Drilling

Remote operations and automation have reshaped the drilling landscape in recent years, but this may be just the beginning. Find out here which big milestones may be coming up next for the drilling sector.

In this paper, β-cyclodextrin polymer microspheres, generally used for drug release and wastewater treatment, are evaluated as an environmentally friendly ultrahigh-temperature filtration reducer.

This paper describes the qualification and first deepwater drilling application of a novel aqueous reservoir drilling fluid at temperatures greater than 320°F.

Significant reserves additions may be realized if the risks associated with drilling in such harsh conditions can be managed effectively. Design and development of a new generation of drilling fluids able to fulfill all of the attributed functions under extreme pressure and temperature conditions is one of the key requirements for unlocking these resources.

This paper describes a high-density high-pressure/high-temperature brine-based drilling fluid that provides long-term stability and solids-suspension properties for extended periods of time.

A leaner and wiser Weatherford seeks new Middle East contracts while growing margins and market share on existing business.

ADNOC is hiring more jackup drilling rigs to boost offshore production of its more carbon-friendly brand of crude.

Group will inspect and audit drilling rigs for Petronas over the next 3 years.

The papers that I included this month demonstrate real measurable efficiency gains and advantages, often processing volumes of data that previously could not be managed by conventional means. Performance measurement and drilling automation are two such examples, and the papers referenced this month, both as synopses and listed for further reading, fall into this categ…

This paper presents a physics-based approach to predict sand production for various reservoir and completion types, explored through a case study of recent production wells in a sandstone reservoir development.