Drilling Technology

Introduction of Game-Changing Drilling Technology

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 37635, “Introduction of Game-Changing Drilling Technology,” by J.M. Schoenmakers, SPE, Petroleum Development Oman, originally presented at the 1997 SPE/IADC Drilling Conference,
Amsterdam, 4–6 March.

Understanding Heat Checking, An Overlooked Failure Mechanism of Drilling Components

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 37651, “A Deeper Understanding of Heat Checking, an Old But Frequently Overlooked Failure Mechanism of Downhole Drilling Components,” by H.J. Choi, Westport Technology Center Intl.—IIT Research Inst., originally presented at the 1997 SPE/IADC Drilling Conference, Amsterdam, 4–6 March.

Reaming-While-Drilling Technology Saves U.S. $1 Million

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 39248, “Ream-While-Drilling Technology Cuts $1 Million in Nile Delta Well,” by Paul Hyatt, SPE, and Ian Little, SPE, Amoco Egypt Oil Co.; and Ashraf Hanafi, Allen Sinor, SPE, and Guillermo Herran, SPE, Hughes Christensen Co., originally presented at the 1997 SPE/IADC Middle East Drilling Technology Conference, Manama, Bahrain, 23–25 November.

A Closed Circulating System for Air Drilling

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 39302, “A Closed Circulating System for Air Drilling,” by Jerry A. Rusnak, New Prospect Drilling, scheduled for presentation at the 1998 IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, 3–6 March.

Robust Torque-and-Drag Analysis for Well Planning and Drillstring Design

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 39321, “A Robust Torque-and-Drag-Analysis Approach for Well Planning and Drillstring Design,” by O.A. Adewuya, SPE, and S.V. Pham, SPE, Baker Hughes Inteq, scheduled for presentation at the 1998 IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, 3–6 March.

Successful Outsourcing in a Well-Construction Organization

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 39365, “Outsourcing Can Be Used Successfully Within an Existing Well-Construction Organization,” by C. Harder, SPE, Vastar Resources Inc., and P. Drennon, SPE, Sierra Engineering, scheduled for presentation at the 1998 IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, 3–6 March.

Eliminating the Stabber When Running Casing and Tubing

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 39383, “Eliminating the Stabber When Running Casing and Tubing: The Next Step in the Rig-Mechanization Process,” by Jim L. Hollingsworth, SPE, and Joerg Lorenz, SPE, Weatherford Oil Tool GmbH, scheduled for presentation at the 1998 IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, 3–6 March.

In-Situ Casing Consolidation by Electrokinetic Methods

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 38586, “In-Situ Casing Consolidation by Electrokinetic and Electrochemical Methods,” by R.C. Wrixon, SPE, and G.A. Cooper, SPE, U. of California, Berkeley, originally presented at the 1997 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, San Antonio, Texas, 5–8 October.

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Field Revitalization

Horizontal-Well Technology for Enhanced Recovery in Very Mature, Depletion-Drive Gas Reservoirs

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 36751, “Using Horizontal-Well Technology for Enhanced Recovery in Very Mature, Depletion-Drive Gas Reservoirs—Pirkle No. 2 Well, A Case History, Carthage (Lower Pettit) Field, Panola County, Texas,” by A.W. McCoy, SPE, F.A. Davis, SPE, J.P. Elrod, SPE, S.L. Rhodes Jr., SPE, and S.P. Singh, SPE, Oxy U.S.A. Inc., originally presented at the 1996 SPE Annual Technical Conference & Exhibition, Denver, Colorado, 6–9 October.

Low-Cost Short-Radius Re-Entry Horizontal-Drilling Program Revitalizes Aging Oil Fields

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 36482, “Low-Cost Short-Radius Re-Entry Horizontal-Drilling Program Revitalizes Aging Northern Michigan Niagaran Oil Fields,” by G.H. Lanier, SPE, Shell Western E&P Inc., originally presented at the 1996 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Denver, Colorado, 6–9 October.

Challenges in the Brent Field: Implementing Depressurization

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 38469, “Challenges in the Brent Field: Implementation of Depressurization,” by S.H. Christiansen, SPE, and P.M. Wilson, Shell U.K. E&P, originally presented at the 1997 Offshore Europe Conference, Aberdeen, 9–12 September.

Mara Field Revitalization

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 38665, “Revitalization of Mara Field,” by R. Carmona, J. Graterol, SPE, N. Piña, SPE, and O. Suarez, Maraven S.A., and A. Lacazette, E. Frost Jr., G. Gómez, and T. Quinn, Western Atlas Logging Services, originally presented at the 1997 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, San Antonio, Texas, 5–8 October.

Planning Short-Radius Sidetracks With Geostatistics

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 38709, “Using Geostatistics To Locate Short-Radius Sidetracks in a Depleted Heterogeneous Reservoir,” by D.W. Boardman, SPE, and R. Porjesz, Intevep S.A., and N. Escalona, Reimpet C.A., originally presented at the 1997 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, San Antonio, Texas, 5–8 October.

Combining Technologies Improves Production and Reserves in a Mature Oil Field

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 38789, “Combining Continuous Improvements in Acid Fracturing, Propellant Stimulations, and Polymer Technologies To Increase Production and Develop Additional Reserves in a Mature Oil Field,” by R.J. Whisonant, SPE, and F.R. Hall, SPE, Marathon Oil Co., originally presented at the 1997 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, San Antonio, Texas, 5–8 October.

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