Drilling
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…
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.
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Operator TotalEnergies and rig owner Vantage Drilling form joint venture to purchase the Tungsten Explorer. -
The decision invokes a 1953 law that will make it difficult for incoming US President Donald Trump to reverse.
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This paper tests several commercial large language models for information-retrieval tasks for drilling data using zero-shot, in-context learning.
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The objective of this paper is to outline the importance of new standards for studying hydraulic sealability of barrier materials, with an emphasis on interface analysis.
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The authors of this paper describe how deployment of dual-casing cement-bond-logging technology has provided critical insights in real time for decision-making on remedial jobs.
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Advancements in new technologies and rigorous testing methods have enabled the authors of the three SPE papers featured this year to outline a path forward, offering new possibilities that uphold the core objectives of safety and productivity.
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Leading drilling consultant John de Wardt separates hype from reality and explores what’s ahead in this interview with JPT.
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Oil price visibility, projects competing for funds, and regional market softness are all factors resulting in muted demand for deepwater rigs this year.
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Partners will go back to the drawing board to design a new well to reach the prospect’s primary objectives.
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Turnwell said it achieved a new well delivery time as it begins a massive contract to develop the UAE’s unconventional gas resources.
