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Incorporating Self-Degradable Fibers into High Performance High Strength Particulates to Combat Losses While Drilling Across Reservoir Section in Extended Reach Well in Middle East Field
Available to PurchaseAbayomi Bamiduro, Guillaume Peres-Demarthon, Thein Zaw Phyoe, Surya Pallapothu, Paulo Pauferro, Javid Aghaguluyev
Publisher: Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, September 23–25, 2024
Paper Number: SPE-220905-MS
... Abstract Lost circulation on drilling wells within the fractured limestone reservoir results in a significant loss of time when treating the losses. Furthermore, lost circulation can be detrimental to well productivity due to the damage caused by the influx of lost circulation material (LCM...
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Estimating Near-Wellbore Cooling Due to Drilling Circulation and its Effect on Drill Stem Test
Available to PurchasePublisher: Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, September 23–25, 2024
Paper Number: SPE-221068-MS
...) T ( t , r ) = T e i − Q 4 π k e E i ( − c e ρ e r 2 k t ) . Note that in this paper, heat lost by the formation (i.e., NWZ) to the wellbore circulating fluid, is considered positive. Using log approximation of the Ei function, Eq. 2...
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Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Solids Transport in a Wellbore using Gauge Measurements Complemented with Fiber-Optic DTS
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Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, September 23–25, 2024
Paper Number: SPE-220233-MS
... distributed temperature sensor (DTS) data. The experiments are conducted in a 5163-ft deep wellbore filled with synthetic oil-based mud. The study involves monitoring the movement of solids-laden mud during circulation tests, with data collected from both downhole and surface pressure gauges as well...
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Geomechanical Modeling and Drilling Challenges in Deepwater Salt Thrust Belt, Case Histories from GOM
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Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, September 23–25, 2024
Paper Number: SPE-220832-MS
... hurdles to accommodate for the creeping salt mass. Excessive loss of circulations at the exit boundary between the salt and the subsalt sediments was the dominant challenging operation. Spotting lost circulation material associated with reducing the mud weight was not enough to recover the damaged bore...
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Novel Advances in Under-Balanced Coiled Tubing Mechanical Descaling Operations Using Fiber Optic Real-Time Telemetry
Available to PurchaseS. Y. Alaskar, A. S. Waheed, O. H. Aljehairan, A. A. Azly, M. Alyami, W. Tapia, M. A. Naveed, Ali Alsulays
Publisher: Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, September 23–25, 2024
Paper Number: SPE-220885-MS
... at surface, which is a major Health Safety and Environment (HSE) issue, topped with the inability to maintain fluid circulation which causes formation leak off and inevitably induced reservoir damage. This paper discusses under-balanced coiled tubing intervention of live wells for descaling operations...
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Evaluating Fluid Circulation in Enhanced Geothermal Systems at the Forge Site Using Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical Models and Fiber-Optic Distributed Strain Measurements
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Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, September 23–25, 2024
Paper Number: SPE-220711-MS
... Abstract Good inter-well connectivity and high fracture network conductivity are crucial to the success of any enhanced geothermal system. Distributed fiber optic data from a geothermal fluid circulation test provides a direct measure of hydraulic connectivity of the wells through hydraulic...
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Unconventional Solutions to Cure Severe-Total Lost Circulations – Field Applications from Middle East
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Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, September 23–25, 2024
Paper Number: SPE-220811-MS
... Abstract Curing severe to total lost circulation in naturally fractured/vugular formations has always been challenging, especially across the Middle East. In these environments, conventional particulate lost circulation materials (LCMs) are seldom effective due to the uncertainty on the sizes...
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Smart Product to Cure Fluid Losses in Drilling Operations
Available to PurchaseF. Cracolici, M. Minelli, M. Vailati, S. Baretti, V. S. Iorio, R. Poloni, L. M. F. Sabatino, G. Goffredi, L. Lo Valvo, E. Bedogni, Marwa Alqutt, L. L. Napoleone
Publisher: Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, September 23–25, 2024
Paper Number: SPE-221039-MS
... fracture wellbore design sedimentary rock geology rock type drilling fluid management & disposal drilling fluid chemistry drilling fluid property well control drilling operation wellbore integrity geological subdiscipline carbonate rock annular pressure drilling circulation gradient...
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Successful Deepwater MPD Application in Drilling and Cementing Through Depleted Formation with Wellbore Instability and Loss Circulation Challenge Offshore of Sabah
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Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, October 16–18, 2023
Paper Number: SPE-215029-MS
... sedimentary rock managed pressure drilling upstream oil & gas united states government geologist geology clastic rock annular pressure drilling asia government wellbore design drilling fluids and materials mudrock well control wellbore integrity ppg emw mudstone circulation...
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Downhole Temperature Estimation of a Growing High-Temperature Wellbore Using a Modified Drift Flux Modeling Approach
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Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, October 16–18, 2023
Paper Number: SPE-214836-MS
... annular pressure drilling drilling equipment production logging well control rop production monitoring exhibition production control dht circulation spe annual technical conference diameter united states government directional drilling hpht drillstring design wellbore equation downhole...
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The Role of Fiber Properties s in LCM Design – A Numerical Approach
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Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, October 16–18, 2023
Paper Number: SPE-214861-MS
... Abstract To combat the problem of lost circulation during drilling, lost circulation materials (LCM) have most commonly been added to the drilling fluid to seal the fractures and recover the rate of penetration (ROP). In recent years, fibers have become an attractive addition to many lost...
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Modeling and Optimization of Mud Cap Drilling for Undrillable Wells Due to Loss of Circulation
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Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, October 16–18, 2023
Paper Number: SPE-215040-MS
... Abstract Mud Cap Drilling (MCD) is a technique from Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD), which is used when all conventional attempts fail to solve the loss of circulation. MCD places a very high drilling fluid density, called Mud Cap (MC), in the annulus above the lost zone to prevent the mud from...
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Successful Application of Multipurpose Thixotropic Technology for Lost Circulation, Wellbore Strengthening through Directional Tools in Well Control Events in Colombia
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Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, October 16–18, 2023
Paper Number: SPE-214790-MS
...Introduction Controlling circulation losses and gas migration during the drilling of exploratory wells, where there is not full understanding on pressures of the perforated formations, is one of the biggest challenges in the industry. The challenge becomes even more complex when directional...
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Preventive Strategies to Avoid Recurring Hydrate Blockages in the Marlim Oil Field
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Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, October 16–18, 2023
Paper Number: SPE-215071-MS
... subsea system operator shutdown christmas tree implementation subsea valve circulation preventable hydrate blockage summary table replacement flow assurance hydrate blockage valve hydrate prevention procedure communication Introduction Gas hydrates are complex formations that arise...
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A Comprehensive Review of Screen Plugging During Openhole Sand Control Completions Installation; Causes, Consequences and Best Practices
Available to PurchaseMaye Beldongar, Bala Gadiyar, Julie Jeanpert, Kevin Whaley, Philip Jackson, Gabriele Carpineta, Salvatore Luppina, Lisa Farina, Michele Giammancheri
Publisher: Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, October 16–18, 2023
Paper Number: SPE-215070-MS
... fluid selection and formulation drilling fluid chemistry knowledge management assembly displacement shale wellbore bha srf erosion rdf spe-215070-ms directional drilling completion installation and operations sand/solids control circulation openhole sand control completion installation...
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Managing the High-Temperature Drilling Challenges of Deepwater HP/HT Wells: A Gulf of Mexico Case Study
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Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, October 3–5, 2022
Paper Number: SPE-210122-MS
... drilling operations at temperatures greater than 302°F circulating bottomhole temperature. complex reservoir drilling fluid management & disposal upstream oil & gas hpht high pressure high temperature drilling fluids and materials procedure operational procedure geothermal gradient...
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Risk Mitigation Measures Implemented by Use of Expandable Liner to Prevent Alpha-beta Gravel Pack Failure When Unstable Shale Formation is Exposed
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Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, October 3–5, 2022
Paper Number: SPE-210183-MS
... circulation operation sand control wellbore integrity expandable liner storage reservoir reservoir characterization risk mitigation measure implemented shaving Contextual and Historical Background The case study describes successful well integrity of project delivery for the development...
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Well Control Considerations for CO2 Wells Based on Multiphase Flow Simulations
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Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, October 3–5, 2022
Paper Number: SPE-210132-MS
... in its supercritical form. Under static conditions, the CO2 remained in its supercritical form and showed no migration in SOBM, making its detection more challenging than for a methane influx. Driller's method was applied while simulating circulating the CO2 influx. For both mud types, the model showed...
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Using Predictive Software to Minimize Risks of Lost Circulation, Multi-Stage and Liner Cementing Jobs
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Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, October 3–5, 2022
Paper Number: SPE-210002-MS
... Abstract Cementing hydraulic modeling software is a powerful tool used to evaluate the hydrostatic impact during cementing placement. The input of accurate data can simulate the Equivalent Circulating Density (ECD) impact of the cementing design in the wellbore. The same software can utilize...
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Publisher: Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, October 3–5, 2022
Paper Number: SPE-210252-MS
... completed the pressure ramp, then entered and drilled through the NMWW. The hole was drilled and enlarged simultaneously to 12 in. to section target depth (TD) at 5118 m. Losses at a rate of 3.5 to 5m 3 /h were encountered (lost 26m 3 ) when circulating to increase mud weight from 2.16 to 2.20 sg to follow...
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