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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This paper presents a complete digital workflow applied to several greenfields in the Asia Pacific region that leads to successful deep-transient-testing operations initiated from intelligent planning that positively affected field-development decisions. -
This study introduces a cleanup- and flowback-testing approach incorporating advanced solids-separation technology, a portable solution, equipment automation, improved metallurgy, and enhanced safety standards.
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Diversified Energy announces its largest deal yet to buy private equity-owned Maverick Natural Resources.
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This selection of cutting-edge articles spotlights how experimental concepts are now driving cost-saving strategies in unconventional development. It’s a reminder that innovation often comes from creative thinking, not just new tools or tech partnerships.
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Rystad Energy and Wood Mackenzie highlight key factors shaping the balancing act in the upstream oil market.
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Canadian operator expands its Deep Basin gas footprint in Alberta, adding 700 new drilling locations.
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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.
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A novel approach uses the heart-shaped signal in low-frequency distributed acoustic sensing measurements to estimate the hydraulic fracture tip distance before the hydraulic fracture intersects the monitor well, offering critical insight into the characterization of hydraulic fracture propagation.
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At SPE’s Permian Basin Energy Conference, operators shared behind-the-scenes details on innovations such as drilling horseshoe wells and trimulfrac completions along with in-basin challenges such as handling produced water.
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Operator acquiring oil-weighted New Mexico assets of both Franklin Mountain Energy and Avant Natural Resources.
