What will you learn:
Day 1
- Overview of cementing in oil and gas fields
- Overview of primary cementing
- Chemistry, properties, and industry standards of Cement
- Cementing additives :
- Cement retarders
- Spacer surfactants
- Fluid loss additives
- Dispersants
- Defoamers
- Loss circulation materials
- Suspension additives
- Expansion additives
- Thixotropic agents
- Gas migration agents
- Strength enhancement additives
- Accelerators
- Extenders
- Free water control additives
- Spacers & preflushes
Day 2
- Surface casing
- Challenges associated with surface casing
- Surface casing example
- Intermediate casing
- Production casing
- Multistage cementing
- Liners
- Plugs
- Examples and case studies
Day 3
- Remedial cementing / squeeze cementing
- squeeze cementing terminology and properties
- Remedial cement job types
- Retainer squeeze example
- Cement job evaluation
- Lab equipment and testing of cement slurry
- Recent advances and opportunities
Goals and benefits :
- Understand the fundamentals of well cementing and its critical role in well integrity.
- Gain in-depth knowledge of cement chemistry, properties, and industry standards.
- Explore different cement additives, their functions, and how they impact performance.
- Develop essential knowledge in laboratory testing of cement properties.
- Understand the cementing job design process and how to apply it in field operations.
- Learn how to evaluate cementing jobs to ensure proper zonal isolation and well integrity.
Who should attend :
- Cementing operators & specialists
- Service operators & specialists
- Drilling engineers & specialists
- Pumping operator
- Well intervention engineers
- Workover engineers
- Field chemists
- Account managers
Duration
- 3 days ( 5-6 hours daily)
Fees
- Please contact : info@chemdustry.com
Delivery and Date:
Delivery:
- The course will be conducted online using Microsoft teams or Zoom
Date :
- 26-28 JANUARY 2026
What will you receive:
After completing the course you will receive:
- Training slides and other related documents.
- Certificate of completion
About the instructor :
Jim Beddow
Jim Beddow has over 40 years of experience in the oilfield pumping services industry, with expertise spanning cementing, special tools, coil tubing, nitrogen, acidizing, and hydraulic fracturing. He has worked globally, building and leading high-performing regional teams while overcoming cultural and language barriers. As a corporate manager, he developed complex training programs and authored multiple technical manuals for a multi national oilfield services company. His background includes operations, planning, and project management, with a strong focus on strategic business development. Jim excels in team leadership, cross-functional communication, and driving operational efficiency.