Author: GOSCO Energy

The differences between DPSVs and IBOPs

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CHRISTMAS TREE EQUIPMENT

A Christmas Tree is an assembly of valves, spools, and fittings used for an oil well, gas well, water injection well, water disposal well, gas injection well, condensate well, and other types of wells. It is named for its resemblance to a decorate tree at Christmas. Many times, the words Christmas Tree and Wellhead are […]

Drillco Drilling Assembly Handbook

PrefaceThis handbook was prepared by Wellbore Integrity Solutions DRlLCO engineers to help rig personnel with technical questions, provide recommendations and help the rig crew to optimize their drilling operations. It summarizes proven drilling techniques and technical data that will enable the drilling rig staff to drill a usable well at the lowest possible cost. lt […]

What is a BOP?

A Blowout Preventer (BOP) is an important piece of equipment used in well operations in the oil and gas industry to prevent uncontrolled releases of crude oil or natural gas from the wellbore. BOPs ensure that pressure control is maintained during drilling, well completion and well intervention operations.Basically, the main function of a BOP is […]

Shear Ram In Blowout Preventer (BOP)

Shearing a drill pipe using the shear ram in a blowout preventer (BOP) is a safety-critical procedure performed in emergency situations during drilling operations. The primary reasons for shearing are: If the well becomes uncontrollable, the shear ram cuts the drill pipe and seals the wellbore to prevent hydrocarbons from escaping. This action helps avoid […]

Squeeze Cementing

Squeeze cementing is a critical process in the oil and gas industry. It involves injecting a cement slurry through perforations in the casing to create a seal in specific locations, effectively bridging undesired gaps. A common misconception is that the cement penetrates the pores of the rock. However, the cement slurry actually dehydrates against the […]

Artificial Lifting Systems for Oil & Gas Wells

βœ…οΈ Artificial lifting is a process used in oil wells to increase pressure inside the base and lift oil to the surface. When the natural conductive energy of the landfill is not strong enough to push oil onto the surface, artificial lifting is used to recover more production. βœ…οΈ Even those wells that initially have […]

Christmass Tree Components and Functions

1 Master Valve: Job: control mains flow from well. Can be manual or automatic. Location: Typically mounted at the top of the well head. 2 Production Valves: Job: control the flow of liquids (oil or gas) to pipelines or processing equipment. Location: Mounted on both sides of tree to direct downstream. 3 Choke Valve: Function: […]