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Alternative Drilling Fluids for Deep Large Diameter Wells



Estimated contact time: 1 hour

Credits:
  • NGWA: 0.1 CEU (1 CEU = 10 hours)
  • Per state: Varies, see specific state recognition in description
  • Continuing Education FAQs
Program description:
This is a different fluid system to increase your rate of penetration and control reactive shales and anhydrites. This is for deep water well formations, completed in sandstones and limestones that encounter problems with a conventional fluid system. We will cover all phases of mixing, testing, and maintaining the drill fluid.

State-specific CEU recognition:
  • Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation — 1 CEU
  • Florida Water Well Contractors Continuing Education Program — 1 R/R CEC (expires 1/16/2025)
  • Georgia Environmental Protection Division — 1 hour
  • Idaho Ground Water Association – 1 CEC
  • Indiana Department of Natural Resources — 1 hour
  • Iowa Department of Natural Resources — 1 CEU
  • Kansas Ground Water Association – 1 CEU
  • Louisiana Department of Natural Resources — 1 credit hour
  • Maryland State Board of Well Drillers — 1 credit hour
  • Minnesota Department of Health — 1 contact hour
  • Montana Board of Water Well Contractors —1 CE
  • Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services — 1 CEU (in effect through 12-31-2024)
  • Nevada Division of Water Resources — 1 CEU
  • New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services — 1 hour
  • New Jersey Division of Water Supply & Geoscience — 1 T CEP
  • New Mexico Office of the State Engineer — 1 hour
  • North Dakota State Water Commission — 1 CEC
  • Ohio Department of Health – 1 CE
  • Oklahoma Water Resources Board — 1 CEU
  • Oregon Water Resources Department — 1 CEC
  • Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board – 1 Hour
  • South Dakota Water Rights Program — 1 CEC
  • Tennessee Division of Water Resources — 1 CEU
  • Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation-Board for Contractors – (Only if taken as part of Virginia's 8-course approved bundle. See course bundle.)
  • Washington Department of Ecology — 1 CEU
  • West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources – 1 CEH
  • Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources – 1 CEC WDP WDRO
  • Wyoming State Engineer’s Office – 1 CPC