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IADC/SPE Drilling Conference
March 2–4, 2004
Dallas, Texas
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IADC/SPE Drilling Conference
Formation Pressure Testing In the Dynamic Drilling Environment
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87090-MS
Field Experience With a New Formation Pressure Testing-During-Drilling Tool
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87091-MS
An LWD Formation Pressure Test Tool (DFT) Refined the Otter Field Development Strategy
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87092-MS
Numerical Models Help Analyze Lost-Circulation/Flow Events and Frac Gradient Increase to Control an HPHT Well in the East Mediterranean Sea
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87094-MS
Application of New Impregnated Diamond Bit Technology Saves Operator $2 Million Drilling Southern Oklahoma Well
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87096-MS
Mitigating Vibration in Bi-center Drilling Programs
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87097-MS
Enhancements in Design Technology and Performance of Stable PDC Bits Revolutionize Hard Rock Drilling in East Texas Fields; Addendum to SPE/IADC Paper No. 79797
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87098-MS
New Method of Representing Rock Properties Over Entire Bit Run Improves Computer Generated Bit Recommendations
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87100-MS
Rock Mechanics Lab Testing and Computerized Simulation of Bit Dynamics Improves Drilling Performance in Horizontal Chalk Reservoirs
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87101-MS
Specialized Rig-Crew Training Produces Results for New Technology Drilling Rigs
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87102-MS
Application of Water Based Drilling Fluid - Total Fluid Management
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87103-MS
Quantitative Risk Assessment for DP Operations Aboard the Belford Dolphin
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87104-MS
Reaching the Drilling Objective "Nobody Gets Hurt"
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87105-MS
A Deepwater Well Construction Alternative: Surface BOP Drilling Concept using Environmental Safe Guard
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87108-MS
Surface BOP: Equipment Development for Extending the Water Depth Capability of a D.P. Semisubmersible to 10,000 ft and Beyond.
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87109-MS
Surface BOP: Testing and Completing Deepwater Wells Drilled With a Surface BOP Rig
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87111-MS
Risk Management Process for Ultra-deepwater Surface BOP Operations from a DP Drilling Rig
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87112-MS
Drilling in Brazil in 2887m Water Depth using a Surface BOP system and a DP Vessel
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87113-MS
Analyses and Procedures for Kick Detection in Subsea Mudlift Drilling
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87114-MS
Deepwater Success Through Predictable and Distinctive Drilling and Completion Performance
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87117-MS
Delivering the Limit without Compromise: Understanding a True Operator/Contractor Value Partnership
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87118-MS
Beyond the Best Initiatives Deliver Breakthrough Performance: Deep Exploration Well, Colombia
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87120-MS
Methodology and Benefits of a Drilling Analysis Paradigm
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87121-MS
Successful Horizontal Drilling in Western Siberia: Use of Appropriate, Cost-Effective Technology Solutions to Increase Well Productivity
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87122-MS
Drilling Riser Management for a DP Drillship in Large, Rapidly – Developing Seastates in Deepwater
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87123-MS
Drilltronics: An Integrated System for Real-Time Optimization of the Drilling Process
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87124-MS
The Completion of Subsea Production Wells Eased by the Use of a Unique, High-Density, Solids-Free, Oil Based Completion Fluid
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87126-MS
Novel Drilling Fluid for Through-Tubing Rotary Drilling
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87127-MS
Invert Emulsion Fluids for Drilling Through Narrow Hydraulic Windows
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87128-MS
Advances in API/ISO Oil Mud Chemical Analysis Field Procedures
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87129-MS
Drilling Fluids for Wellbore Strengthening
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87130-MS
Eastern Gulf of Mexico: Inhibitive Water-Based Drilling Fluid Sets Ultra-Deepwater Records
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87131-MS
Silicate-Based Drilling Fluids Deliver Optimum Shale Inhibition and Wellbore Stability
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87133-MS
Alternative Aphron-Based Drilling Fluid
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87134-MS
The Effect Of The Synthetic- And Oil Based Drilling Fluid's Internal Water Phase Composition On Barite Sag
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87135-MS
Barite-Sag Management: Challenges, Strategies, Opportunities
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87136-MS
Benchmark Performance: Zero Barite Sag and Significantly Reduced Downhole Losses with the Industry's First Clay-Free Synthetic-Based Fluid
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87138-MS
Reformulating an Oil-Based Drilling Fluid with Especially Selected Chemicals Lead to Development of a Low-Viscosity High-Sag Stability Drilling Fluid
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87139-MS
Onshore Mobile Platform: A Modular Platform for Drilling and Production Operations in Remote and Environmentally Sensitive Areas
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87140-MS
Case Study of a 300-ft Water Depth Jackup in a Class IV Hurricane
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87141-MS
Basis of Design for Coiled Tubing Underbalanced Through-Tubing Drilling in the Sajaa Field
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87146-MS
Modeling of ECD in Casing Drilling Operations and Comparison with Experimental and Field Data
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87149-MS
Evaluation of Heave-Induced Dynamic Loading on Deepwater Landing Strings
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87152-MS
Wellbore Enlargement for a Deepwater Casing Program: Case Study and Developments
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87153-MS
Innovative Design for Deepwater Exploratory Wells
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87154-MS
Advanced Analysis Identifies Greater Efficiency for Testing BOPs in Deep Water
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87155-MS
Fast Response Retrofitable Ultra Deepwater BOP Control System
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87156-MS
Qualitative Risk Analysis of Emergency BOP Control Systems to Ensure Availability
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87157-MS
Taut Leg Moorings Using Polyester and VLA Anchors
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87158-MS
Cementing Deepwater, Low-Temperature Gulf of Mexico Formations Prone to Shallow Flows
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87161-MS
Understanding Torque: The Key to Slide-Drilling Directional Wells
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87162-MS
An Operator's Targeted Development of Low-Cost 3D Rotary Steerable Systems
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87165-MS
The First Use of Gravity MWD in Offshore Drilling Delivers Reliable Azimuth Measurements in Close Proximity to Sources of Magnetic Interference
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87166-MS
Planning and Execution of a Long, Tight Clearance Liner Through a Whipstock Milled Window
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87167-MS
Integrated BHA Concept of the Latest Generation Rotary Closed-Loop System for Hole Sizes from 5 7/8" to 18 ¼"
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87168-MS
Drilling Fluid Affects MWD Magnetic Azimuth and Wellbore Position
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87169-MS
A Pressure Activated Deployment System for Openhole Memory Logging Tools and its Application in Directional Wells
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87170-MS
Optimization of Big-Bore HTHP Wells to Exploit a Low Pressure Reservoir in Indonesia
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87171-MS
Reservoir Navigation Tool Successfully Used in a Unique Way to Determine Relative Orientation of Dual 13 3/8 in. Casing Strings in a Shared Conductor Well
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87172-MS
Ultrafast Drilling in the Gulf of Thailand: Putting Science into the Design Process
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87173-MS
Extending the Drilling Operating Window in Brent: Solutions for Infill Drilling in Depleting Reservoirs
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87174-MS
A Step Change in Drilling Efficiency: Application of New Technology in the Alpine Development Field
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87176-MS
Improving Drilling Performance Through Systematic Analysis of Historical Data: Case Study of a Canadian Field
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87177-MS
Offshore Rig Sharing Improves Exploration Drilling Performance: A Case History
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87178-MS
Overcoming Shallow-Gas Drilling Difficulties in the Gulf of Thailand
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87179-MS
Correlations and Analysis of Cuttings Transport with Aerated Fluids in Deviated Wells
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87180-MS
Surge Pressures in Low-Clearance Liners
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87181-MS
Analysis of Tool Joint Effects for Accurate Friction Pressure Loss Calculations
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87182-MS
The Effect of Hole Curvature on the Wellbore Pressure Loss Prediction for Highly Tortuous Ultradeep Wells
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87183-MS
Experimental Assessment of Fluid Velocity to Control Gas Accumulation and Removal While Drilling "Horizontal" Wells
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87185-MS
2,000,000 lb. Landing String Developments: Novel Slipless Technology Extends the Deepwater Operating Envelope
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87186-MS
A Novel Approach to Liner Floatation Extends the Standard Well Reach in a North Sea Field Development
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87187-MS
An Innovative Design Approach To Reduce Drill String Fatigue
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87188-MS
Application of Increased Make-up Torque on API Rotary-Shouldered Connections: Goodman Diagram vs. Strain Life Model
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87190-MS
Use NC56 Connections on 8" Drill Collars and Cut 1" or ¾" Pin Stress Relief Grooves on Rotated BHA Connections NC38 and Larger
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87191-MS
An Investigation to Determine the Effect of Synthetic Mud Compressibility in Deepwater Cementing Operations
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87193-MS
Foam Cement Engineering and Implementation for Cement Sheath Integrity at High Temperature and High Pressure
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87194-MS
Evaluation of Cement Systems for Oil and Gas Well Zonal Isolation in a Full-Scale Annular Geometry
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87195-MS
Reverse Circulation of Primary Cementing Jobs—Evaluation and Case History
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87197-MS
Remediating Sustained Casing Pressure by Forming a Downhole Annular Seal with Low-Melt-Point Eutectic Metal
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87198-MS
Effective Sand-Control Completions in a Remote Development—Chad, Africa
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87199-MS
Technological Advances in Completion Pipe Design
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87200-MS
World's First Completion Set Inside Expandable Screen
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87201-MS
Well Cleaning Performance
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87204-MS
Helical Buckling of Pipe with Connectors and Torque
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87205-MS
Wellbore Cleanup by Water Jetting and Specific Enzyme Treatments in Multilateral Wells: A Case Study
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87206-MS
Multilateral / Intelligent Wells Improve Development of Heavy Oil Field – A Case History
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87207-MS
Installation of Solid Expandable Tubular Systems Through Milled Casing Windows
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87208-MS
Breakthroughs using Solid Expandable Tubulars to Construct Extended Reach Wells
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87209-MS
Issues and Solutions for Cementing Expandable Liners: A Case History
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87211-MS
New Expandable Cladding Technique Enables Extended Length Casing Repair
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87212-MS
Evaluating Pressure Integrity of Polymer Ring Seals for Threaded Connections in HP/HT Wells and Expandable Casing
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87214-MS
Drilling Salt Formations Offshore With Sea Water Can Significantly Reduce Well Costs
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87216-MS
Increasing Effective Fracture Gradients by Managing Wellbore Temperatures
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87217-MS
Important Aspects Related to the Influence of Water Depth on ERW
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87218-MS
Pore Pressure/Fracture Gradient Prediction Challenges: The Successful Design and Implementation of a Remote Exploratory Well Plan
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87219-MS
Drilling Wellbore Stability in the Compacting and Subsiding Valhall Field
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87221-MS
Bounds on In-Situ Stress Magnitudes Improve Wellbore Stability Analyses
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87223-MS
Depleted Zone Drilling: Reducing Mud Losses Into Fractures
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87224-MS
Improved Bottomhole Pressure Control for Underbalanced Drilling Operations
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/87225-MS
