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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The Granite Wash formation presents several challenges in drilling the build section from a vertical open hole to form a lateral. -
As operators continue to drill into deeper and more-extreme formations, the demand for technologies suited to these environments increases.
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With exploration in harsh environments and consequent high-pressure and high-temperature conditions, calculating reservoir properties has become complex and changes in pressure-transient response need to be understood and appreciated by taking appropriate measures.
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FPWD provided a direct pressure measurement while drilling to set the lower boundary, and formation-integrity tests (FITs) with MPD provided the upper boundary.
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We all know that things have changed significantly for offshore drilling and completion in the last 3 years. Regulations have been reviewed, and operational procedures and requirements have changed.
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A brief primer on managed pressure drilling (MPD) and how it compares with underbalanced drilling (UBD).
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