Category: Resources

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 […]

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 […]

Baker Fishing Tools

The Fishing Technology Testing Center in Bossier City, Louisiana includes the fishing industry’s most complete testing facility. Here, testing is conducted on projects ranging from research and development prototypes to modifications to existing equipment, in an environment that simulates realistic downhole conditions. The centerpiece of the Technology Center is a test rig whose components include: […]