Drilling

Our drilling process is punctuated with discontinuous events that can disrupt the operational flow of the perfect well. Three papers have been selected to provide insights into some of these nonstationary processes that cause bit runs to fall short of perfection.

Westwood Energy analysts suggest operators have an opportunity to secure rigs at lower rates for their 2027 drilling programs.

The Essington-1 well is the first discovery in the Otway since 2021.

Ranger acquires American Well Services for $90.5 million, adding 39 workover rigs and boosting its fleet by 25%.

Geophysicist Markos Sourial discusses advances in seismic imaging, the challenges of modern data processing, and what they mean for the next wave of subsurface professionals.

This research aims to develop a fluid-advisory system that provides recommendations for optimal amounts of chemical additives needed to maintain desired fluid properties in various drilling-fluid systems.

This paper describes development of a high-temperature water-based reservoir drill-in fluid using a novel synthetic polymer and customized with optimal chemical concentrations and sized calcium carbonate.

In this case study, a geomechanics-based approach was used to create bridging and sealing at the fracture aperture using a biparticle self-degradable lost-circulation-fluid system.

Updates about global exploration and production activities and developments.

One major challenge for drilling-fluid engineers is the design and management of optimal drilling-fluid formulations in emerging frontiers—fractured formations and high-pressure geothermal environments. Recently, operators have leveraged cutting-edge technology such as machine learning and expanded data-driven techniques to facilitate the development of new drilling-f…