With the pass the time the activities of well workover acquire each be important, is not equal drill a well where the economic investment of the project is biggest, where at the same time be need approval of exploration and production permits as well as environmental permits and the complexity that means drill a well […]
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Drilling Problems and Solutions
During drilling operations, some type of a drilling problem will almost certainly occur, even in very carefully planned wells. The reason is that geological conditions for two wells that are near each other may differ (nonhomogeneous formation); therefore, different problems can be encountered. The key to success in achieving well objectives is to design drilling […]
Sliding Side Door SSD
In the petroleum industry, a sliding side door (SSD) refers to a type of equipment or mechanism, commonly used in well completion tools, particularly in downhole equipment. SSDs are used during well testing, acidizing, or stimulation to control fluid flow to targeted zones. These mechanisms are crucial in advanced well completions, especially in complex wells […]
Packers and Bridge Plugs
The blades of the underreamer remain inside the tool for accessing throughrestrictions. Then they expand by centrifugal and hydraulic force when pumpingbegins and the downhole motor begins to turn. For recovery, the blades areretracted again by stopping pumping. Common applications for underreaming are cement removal after squeezeoperations and scale removal. When fitted with specially hardened […]
Cementing Calculation
Cementing Calculation Cementing: The Unsung Hero of Oil & Gas Production Cementing might not be the most glamorous aspect of oil and gas drilling, but it’s undeniably crucial. What is it? Cementing involves injecting specialized cement slurries into the wellbore to:Isolate zones: Prevent unwanted fluid flow between different formations.Support the casing: Provide structural integrity and […]
Completion and Workover Well Control
How Long Does It Take to Drill an Oil Well?
Drilling an oil well can take anywhere from 15 days to 12 months, sometimes longer. The amount of time it takes depends on a number of different factors, including the depth of the well and whether it’s on land or offshore. Whether the well is being drilled using vertical or directional drilling also plays a role […]
What is Oil Based Mud
Oil-based mud is a drilling fluid used in drilling engineering. It is composed of oil as the continuous phase and water as the dispersed phase in conjunction with emulsifiers, wetting agents and gellants. The oil base can be diesel, kerosene, fuel oil, selected crude oil or mineral oil. The requirements are a gravity of 36–37 […]
What Are Drilling Fluids, Types, Composition And Uses
Drilling fluids, also known as drilling muds, play a crucial role in the oil and gas exploration process. These specialized fluids serve multiple purposes, including cooling and lubricating the drill bit, carrying rock cuttings to the surface, and maintaining wellbore stability. In this blog post, we’ll delve into drilling fluids, exploring their types, composition, and […]
What is Water-Based Mud?
Water-based mud is a drilling fluid where water is the primary continuous phase. It is a suspension of water, clay, and other chemical additives designed to meet specific operational requirements. WBMs are tailored to ensure wellbore stability, lubricate the drill bit, and carry drilled cuttings to the surface. Composition of Water-Based Mud The composition of […]