Weatherford have announced a strategic partnership with Maersk Training, a world-class provider of oil and gas training solutions, to jointly develop and commercialise International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC)-accredited Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) training programs.
As MPD adoption accelerates across the energy sector, this collaboration brings together Weatherford’s more than 55 years of MPD expertise and advanced simulation software with Maersk Training’s 45 years of global training excellence and state-of-the-art simulators and facilities. The result is a new benchmark in simulation-based learning designed to prepare personnel for real-world operations and to raise industry-wide competency standards.
“Managed Pressure Drilling is a transformational technology that continues to redefine how wells are planned, drilled, and completed. Our partnership with Maersk Training underscores our commitment to advancing safety, competence, and operational performance for our customers and the industry. Together, we will set a new standard for preparing personnel to execute MPD operations safely and effectively in any environment.” Girish Saligram, President and Chief Executive Officer of Weatherford
“With the industry’s growing reliance on MPD to unlock efficiency and safety in challenging wells, training must keep pace. By combining our proven global training capabilities with Weatherford’s unmatched MPD expertise, we are creating programs that mirror real-world scenarios and give professionals the confidence and skills to succeed. This partnership represents a major step forward in raising global MPD competency.” David Skov, Chief Executive Officer of Maersk Training
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