Unconventional/complex reservoirs
This paper presents a study of trapped-torque incidents during drillpipe connection, highlighting contributing factors and root causes and proposing prevention and mitigation measures for these transient events.
In this study, a method was developed to analyze the effects of drilling through transitions on bit-cutting structures and construct an ideal drilling strategy using a detailed drilling model.
Technology developers expect the tight-oil industry to give lightweight proppants another look after the Permian Basin’s biggest operator becomes an adopter.
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Shale’s slowdown leaves room for OPEC+ gains as tensions rise between the US and India over Russian oil imports. -
This study integrates physics-based constraints into machine-learning models, thereby improving their predictive accuracy and robustness.
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This paper introduces a machine-learning approach that integrates well-logging data to enhance depth selection, thereby increasing the likelihood of obtaining accurate and valuable formation-pressure results.
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This study explores enhancing gas production through a novel combination of prestimulation using a coiled tubing unit and high-rate matrix acidizing.
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Bad vibes are being addressed by contractors as operators push to go faster, deeper, and longer with unconventional wells.
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The latest merger and acquisition report from Enverus Intelligence Research shows deal value fell 21% quarter over quarter.
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The traditionally Oklahoma-centric producer adds new acreage in west Texas and New Mexico through a pair of purchases.
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As Africa’s top oil producer, Libya is ramping up momentum—offering 22 exploration areas and welcoming BP back to Tripoli with a major deal.
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This study aims to thoroughly assess the influence of various completions, fracturing stimulation, and intrinsic reservoir properties affecting the productivity of 10 major unconventional plays while uncovering insights and trends unique to each play.
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This paper introduces new methods to perform reliable permeability and saturation-dependent relative permeability measurements in organic-rich mudrock core samples using a pressure-decay setup.
