Drilling
Developing the theory of mechanical specific energy from the perspective of instantaneous drilling power rather than the compressive strength of the formation leads to an improved understanding of drill-bit mechanical efficiency.
The oilfield service company will supply power plants capable of electrifying 180,000 US homes with geothermal energy.
This paper presents an efficient mathematical optimization method for well placement that maximizes contact with the productive zones for the best locations in the reservoir.
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In tectonically influenced regions, potential hydrocarbon traps are subject to complex states of stress. This scenario often translates into severe strike/slip (SS) and thrust-fault or reverse-fault (TF/RF) stress states. -
With contracts canceled and pressures mounting, offshore oil drillers struggle to stay afloat.
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To address key root causes, proactive initiatives such as audits, inspections, visibility tours, hazard reporting, and contractor management engagement workshops were initiated to focus on enhancing work planning, effective supervision, and risk assessment.
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The oilfield services company's Tubular Running Service was recognized for reducing costs, maximizing safety.
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Two intelligence groups share similar views on how the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted OFS companies’ valuations and operations.
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Two discoveries offshore Mexico add to April’s finding in the Norwegian Sea.
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The cementing services market size in the US is expected to drop 50% year-on-year from 2019. The significant drop in Permian Basin activity will account for 40% of the total market size reduction.
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Although multilateral and long-reach wells are common, the technological development is not complete. Effective implementation of digital technology requires complementary development of the technology itself.
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A real-time deep-learning model is proposed to classify the volume of cuttings from a shale shaker on an offshore drilling rig by analyzing the real-time monitoring video stream.
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This paper describes the analysis of sidetracks drilled in an open hole by an annular ledge formation method with a downhole motor in multilateral wells.
