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SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition
March 17–19, 2015
London, England, UK
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SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition
Well Operation Planning and Human Factors
Assuring the Effectiveness of Well Engineering Operations Through a Company-Wide Internal Audit Process
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173149-MS
Probabilistic Well Time Estimation Revisited: Five Years On
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173028-MS
Well Cost Estimation and Control - Advanced Methodologies for Effective Well Cost Management
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173148-MS
Experiences, Challenges, and Common Recommendations from Performing HAZOP Studies to Identify Potential Hazards Associated to Surface Gas and Mud Handling Systems During Drilling Operations
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173117-MS
Getting to Grips with Human Factors in Drilling Operations
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173104-MS
The Macondo Inflow Test Decision: Implications for Well Control and Non-technical Skills Training
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173123-MS
Managed Pressure Drilling - Meeting the Needs of the Future
Elastic Pipe Control and Compensation for Managed Pressure Drilling Under Sea Wave Heave Conditions
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173005-MS
CFS v. MPD- Revolutionary Technology to Outshine Industry Leader?
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173155-MS
A Dynamic Dual Gradient Model and its Use for Training Prior to DGD Operations in Norway and GoM
Morten Svendsen; Knut S. Bjørkevoll; Rolv Rommetveit; Manuel Aghito; Johnny Frøyen; Sven Inge Ødegård; Dag Ove Molde
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173145-MS
Breakthrough Advance in MPD Automation: A New System Manages Narrower Drilling Window with Reduced Equipment and Crew
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173126-MS
Developing a MPD Operation Matrix – Case History
Landon Hollman; Inam Haq; Clayton Christenson; Thiago Pinheiro Silva; Mohamed Idris Fayed; Nigel Thorn; Wilco Geldof
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173094-MS
Case Study: Using Managed Pressure Drilling and Oil Based Mud to Efficiently Drill an Extremely Thick and Highly Fractured Carbonate Sequence Under an Extremely Thick and Highly Sensitive Laminated Shale
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173021-MS
Bit Technology and Application Case Studies
Extending Bit Life Through Bearing Innovations
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173031-MS
Innovative Hybrid Bit Delivers Breakthrough in a Deepwater Exploration Well on the West Coast of Ireland
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173029-MS
Conical Diamond Element Bit Sets New Performance Benchmarks Drilling Extremely Hard Carbonate/Chert Formations, Perm Region Russia
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173144-MS
Hydraulic Design of Shale Drill Bit Using an Integrated Numerical and Experimental Approach
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173038-MS
Pioneer Turbodrilling With 16 ½” Impregnated Bit in Deep Pre-Salt Well in Santos Basin
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173125-MS
PDC Shearing Cap Technology Protects Cutters When Drilling Out Casing Bits for Increased ROP and Bit Life in the Next Hole Section
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173086-MS
Drilling Optimisation I
Well Advisor - Integrating Real-time Data With Predictive Tools, Processes and Expertise to Enable More Informed Operational Decisions
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173061-MS
An Holistic Approach to Improving Drilling Performance in Realtime: Integrating Measured, Analysed, Modelled and Reported Drilling Data
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173115-MS
Drilling Performance: Efficient Integration of the Entire Drilling System
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173027-MS
The Drilling Optimization Benefits of Direct Drillstring Surface Measurements–Case Studies from Field Operations
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173112-MS
Analysis of the Impact of Wellbore Tortuosity on Well Construction Using Scaled Tortuosity Index and High-Resolution Continuous Surveys
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173110-MS
Defining Design and Optimization Method: Dynamic Simulation Model Produces Integrated BHA Solutions for Efficient Wellbore Delivery
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173008-MS
Drilling Fluids
Advances in the Calculation of Circulating Pressure Drop with and without Drillpipe Rotation
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173054-MS
Automated Drilling Fluid Rheology Characterization with Downhole Pressure Sensor Data
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173085-MS
Defining Fragile - The Challenge of Engineering Drilling Fluids for Narrow ECD Windows
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173059-MS
Alternate Weighting Material for High Pressured Jurassic Wells in Kuwait - Case Histories of Successful K-Formate Mn3O4 Drilling Fluids
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173056-MS
ROP Enhancement in Shales Through Osmotic Processes
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173138-MS
Using Nanoparticles to Formulate Sag-Resistant Invert Emulsion Drilling Fluids
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173004-MS
Wellbore Placement
Overcoming Complex Geosteering Challenges in the Cardium Reservoir of the Foothills of Canada to Increase Production Using an Instrumented Mud Motor with Near Bit Azimuthal Gamma Ray and Inclination
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173036-MS
Assessment of the Validity of MWD Survey Accuracy Following Multistation Analysis
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173098-MS
High Speed, Continuous Single Well Magnetic Ranging
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173135-MS
Innovative Fishbone SAGD Well Pair: An Integrated Approach to Efficiently Unlock the Resource Potential in Canadian Oil Sands Play
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173161-MS
All-Attitude Gyro While Drilling Technology Provides Accurate Surveys in High Angle East/West Directional Wellbores Delivering Reduced Costs and Increasing the Length of the Producing Zone
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173081-MS
Geo-Stopping Using Deep Directional Resistivity LWD: A New Method for Well Bore Placement Using Below-the-Bit Resistivity Mapping
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173169-MS
Knowledge Sharing ePoster Session Station 1
Implementation of Managed Pressure Casing Drilling and Managed Pressure Cementing Techniques in Unconventional Reservoirs
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173080-MS
First Ever North Sea Deployment of Tandem DIV System Eliminates Snubbing- A Case Study
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173043-MS
New Automated MPD System Provides a Step Change in Performance with a Streamline Equipment Footprint
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173107-MS
Achieving Zonal Isolation Using Three-Stage Cementing Systems (An Australian CSG First)
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173163-MS
Look Ahead Team MXS: Transforming Knowledge in Successful Operations
E. Rodríguez; A. Jiménez; J. Angel; H. Bedino; S. Scagliarini; N. Salinas; F. Valdiviezo; P. Mendoza
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173091-MS
Norg Wells: An Evolutionary Step in Pipe Shearing Technology
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173171-MS
Drilling With 100% Natural Gas Engines
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173072-MS
Dynamic Soft String Model and Its Practical Application
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173084-MS
Freeing Differential Stuck-Pipe with Nitrogen Reduces Significantly Lost-In-Hole Drill Strings
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173168-MS
Fully-Coupled Nonlinear 3-D Time-Domain Simulation of Drilling Dysfunctions Using a Multi-Body Dynamics Approach
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173154-MS
Knowledge Sharing ePoster Session Station 2
Innovative Dual-Chamfer Edge Technology Leads to Performance Gains in PDC Bits
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173157-MS
Durable Bit Coating Reduces Shale Balling in Field Tests and Contributes to Longer Runs
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173113-MS
Novel High Density Brine-Based Drill-In Fluids Significantly Increased Temperature Limit for HP/HT Applications
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173075-MS
Using Drill Cuttings Waste as Resource for Spud Mud
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173033-MS
Clay-Free High Performance Water-Based Drilling Fluid for Extreme High Temperature Wells
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173017-MS
Pressure Transmission in Gelled Drilling Fluids
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173128-MS
From Influx Management to Well Control; Revisiting the MPD Operations Matrix
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173174-MS
MPC-Based Feedback Delay Compensation Scheme for Directional Drilling Attitude Control
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173009-MS
Using Model-Based Systems Engineering for Rig-Level Safety Automation
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173087-MS
Reducing Well Delivery CostsThrough Practical Experience Gained Implementing an Integrated Drillship Design and Automation of Drilling Equipment
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173151-MS
New Quantitative, Analytical Approach Provides Rapid Identification and Diagnosis of Dysfunctional Bit Performance
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173146-MS
Drilling Mud Cooler Opens Up New Automated Drilling Markets in Hot Hole Applications
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173105-MS
A Stochastic Model for an Active over Passive Motion Compensator for Offshore Drilling Operations
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173076-MS
Knowledge Sharing ePoster Session Station 3
'Engineering' Design of Lost Circulation Materials (LCMs) is More than Adding a Word
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173018-MS
An Experimental Study of the Swelling Properties of Unconventional Shale-Oil Rock Samples Using both Water-Based and Oil-Based Muds and Effects of Invasion on Rock Mechanical Properties
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173051-MS
Application of Uncemented Solid Expandable Liner for Combined Openhole Isolation and Casing Repair
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173134-MS
Spiraled Boreholes: An Expression of 3D Directional Instability of Drilling Systems
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173156-MS
Application of Modern Technology to a Multi-position Down Hole Drilling Electronic Circulating Valve and Integral Disconnect Mechanism
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173063-MS
Modeling Drillstring Magnetic Interference of Wellbore Surveys Using Damagnetizing Factors
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173150-MS
Designing and Testing a New Rotary Steerable System (RSS) for the Onshore Drilling Market
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173093-MS
Casing Wear Factors: How do They Improve Well Integrity Analyses?
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173053-MS
A Model for Well Reliability Analysis throughout the Life of a Well Using Barrier Engineering and Performance
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173055-MS
Studies of Cement Wiper Plugs Suggest New Deepwater Standards
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173066-MS
A Case Study of Flexible/Expandable and Self-Healing Cement for Ensuring Zonal Isolation in a Shallow, Hydraulically Fractured Gas Well, Onshore Thailand
J.A. Vargas Bermea; S. Taoutaou; K. Olutimehin; M. Vinaipanit; S. Ashraf; G. Segret; J. Asawakowitkorn; N. Kongpat
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173065-MS
New Developments in Completions Engineering
Novel Filter Cake Breaker Design and Successful Use for OHGP Carrier Fluid
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173132-MS
Novel Mechanistic Modeling of Cased-Hole Fracpack (CHFP) Well Productivity with Non-Darcy Effects and Fracture-Plane Alignment
Renzo Angeles; Jichao Yin; Michael T. Hecker; Alex V. Podust; Keith M. Dares; Jason A. Burdette; Hao Huang; Alexander Spuskanyuk
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173147-MS
Design, Qualification, QAQC and Operational Performance of Completion Fluid, Reservoir Drill-in Fluid and Breaker - Tamar, Offshore Israel
John Healy; Jack Sanford; Tim Hopper; Kerby Dufrene; Josh Fink; Christian Balderrama; Vickers Steve; Grant Mackenzie
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173060-MS
Advanced Drilling Engineering Methodology Proves Robust in Preventing Mechanical Lock-up While Deploying Sand-Control Completions Through Complex 3D Drains
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173141-MS
Frac Plug Drill Out Benefits from Hybrid Roller Cone Bit Design
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173127-MS
Case Studies
Evaluating Formation Fluid Properties During Sampling-While-Drilling Operations
K. Indo; J. Pop; K Hsu; S. Ossia; G-L. Atzeni; A. Malossi; V. Agarwal; A. Garcia-Mayans; S. Paul; J. Varughese; S. Haq
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173152-MS
Bit Trip Optimizer: Just in Time Bit Trip Decision Model
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173108-MS
Strain-Gauge Bending-Moment Measurements Used to Identify Wellbore Tortuosity
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173039-MS
Reliable High-speed Mud Pulse Telemetry
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173032-MS
Innovative and Modular Equipment Design for Rheology and Compatibility Measurement of Complex Wellbore Fluids
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173020-MS
Directional Drilling
A Guide to Relief Well Trajectory Design using Multidisciplinary Collaborative Well Planning Technology
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173097-MS
Anti-Collision Considerations for Arctic and Other High Latitude Locations
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173047-MS
Drilling Technique Improves Directional Steering Control in Very Weak Formation and Reduces Wellbore Collision Risk
John Ogwumike; Yemi Ajijolaiya; Edmund Appleton; Hartmut Hans Schrader; Nico Foekema; Jon Ruszka; Harry Wilson; Adeniyi Adams
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173057-MS
Wellbore Tortuosity Analysed by a Novel Method May Help to Improve Drilling, Completion, and Production Operations
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173103-MS
First Time Drilling With Steerable Drilling Liner from Semi-Submersible
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173022-MS
Drilling Automation
Drilling Modeling and Simulation: Current State and Future Goals
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173045-MS
Overcoming Barriers to Adoption of Drilling Automation: Moving Towards Automated Well Manufacturing
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173164-MS
Downhole Automation Using Spline, Catenary, and Clothoid Curves Based On Minimum Wellpath Energy
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173096-MS
Testing the Performance Impact of Automation Applications on Different Drive Systems in Unconventional Well Development
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173159-MS
Accuracy and Correction of Hook Load Measurements During Drilling Operations
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173035-MS
Drilling Systems Automation Roadmap - The Means to Accelerate Adoption
John P de Wardt; John D Macpherson; Mario Zamora; Blaine Dow; Slim Hbaieb; Robin A Macmillan; Moray L Laing; Amanda M DiFiore; Calvin E Inabinett; Mark W Anderson
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173010-MS
Wellbore Strengthening and Well Control
Drilling Depleted Sands: Challenges Associated With Wellbore Strengthening Fluids
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173073-MS
Managing Losses in Naturally Fractured Formations: Sometimes Nano is too Small
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173062-MS
Time Dependent Borehole Stability: Effect of Static vs. Dynamic Mud Weight
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173048-MS
SMART Kick Detection; First Step on the Well Control Automation Journey
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173052-MS
A Barrier Analysis Approach to Well Control Techniques
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173153-MS
Downhole Tools
Percussion Drilling System Combined with Hybrid PDC Bit Increases ROP and Interval Drilled on Taoudenni Basin Well in Mauritania
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173007-MS
Utilization of Electrical Plasma for Hard Rock Drilling and Casing Milling
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173016-MS
Field Testing and Applications of a Smart Flow Diverter
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173095-MS
Changing the Game from Steel to Aluminum Drill Pipe: Results from Full String Aluminum Alloy Drill Pipe Deployment to Enhance Extended Reach Drilling Performance
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173088-MS
Axial Oscillation Tools vs. Lateral Vibration Tools for Friction Reduction – What's the Best Way to Shake the Pipe?
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173024-MS
Special Operations Reviews
Case Study: Tapping into Corporate Domain Expertise Using a Standard Realtime Data Solution
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173058-MS
Application of Lean Principles to Accelerate Project Development
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173014-MS
Expert Real-Time Drilling Performance Prevents Twist-offs and Reduces Bit Damage in the Permian Basin
James Hood; Richard Taylor; Paul Morris; Brian Riley; Damian Plouzek; John Wilson; Mike Metz; Rashid Alam
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173170-MS
Managing Marine Geohazard Risks over the Full Business Cycle
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173139-MS
Chemical Sand Consolidation - Developing a Strategic Capability Across a Wide Portfolio
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173092-MS
Drilling with Liner Technology Enables Successful Sidetrack through Depleted Sands in Shallow Water Gulf of Mexico
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173046-MS
Well of the Future: A New Approach to Real-Time Wellbore Stability Monitoring in the Colombian Foothills
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173129-MS
Multiple Relief Well Planning for an HPHT Blowout in Southern Mexico
Rodrigo Varela; Freddy Iturrizaga; Diego Patino; Nixklafe Atencio; Daniel Romero; Oscar Buitrago; Javier Pineda
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173160-MS
Deepwater
Developing the Next Generation of Deepwater Drilling Rig: A Unique Collaboration in Design
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173114-MS
Tested and Confirmed: The 1250-Ton Slip-Proof Landing String and Slip System
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/SPE-173109-MS
Deadman/Autoshear: Managing Precharge Pressure and Temperature Uncertainty
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173167-MS
New Routes to Achieving Well Integrity in Challenging Well Scenarios
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173089-MS
Blowout Well-Flow Simulation for Deepwater Drilling using High-Pressure/High-Temperature (HP/HT) Black-Oil Viscosity Model
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173074-MS
Integrated 3-D Method for Prediction of Mud-Weight Window for Subsalt Well Sections
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173013-MS
Real Time Data Monitoring Experience Results in Enhanced Safety and Efficiency
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173090-MS
Use of Real-Time Downhole Data Helps Mitigate Operational Risks in Challenging Deepwater Bypass Operation
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173100-MS
Tubulars
Hardbanding Compatibility Test Program to Stem Tool Joint Failures Caused by Reapplication of Incompatible Hardbanding
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173067-MS
Lubricants and Accelerated Test Methods for Expandable Tubular Application
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173111-MS
Historical Advances in Drill Pipe Internal Coating Systems and the Performance of Liquid versus Powder Applied Coating Systems
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173006-MS
Assessing Casing Wear in the Absence of a Baseline Calliper Log
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173143-MS
New Deep-Water, High-Pressure Completion Tubular for Gulf of Mexico Maximizes Combined-Load Capability While Incorporating Proven Cost Saving Features
T. Anderson; C. Fontenot; R. Davey; J. Dugas; B. White; K.A. Hamilton; P.S. Beauchamp; L.C. Karlapalem; A. Muradov; J.N. Brock
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173034-MS
Successful Use of Aluminum Drill Pipe with Steerable Mud Motors: Case Study in Shale Plays
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173165-MS
Structural Interaction between Rock Formation and Wellbore Components in a Highly Depleted Reservoir
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173119-MS
Brittle Longitudinal Splits of P-110 Couplings Due to Local Material Defects and Insufficient Control of Material Properties During Manufacturing of High Collapse P-110 Casing
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173044-MS
Drilling Dynamics
Faster ROP in Hard Chalk: Proving a New Hypothesis for Drilling Dynamics
Eirik Akutsu; Mads Rødsjø; John Gjertsen; Mats Andersen; Nils Reimers; Morten Granhøy-Lieng; Ellen Strøm; Kjell Arvid Horvei
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173068-MS
Investigating the Benefits of Induced Vibrations in Unconventional Horizontals via Nonlinear Drill String Dynamics Modeling
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173049-MS
For Better or Worse: Applications of the Transfer Matrix Approach for Analyzing Axial and Torsional Vibration
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173121-MS
Drillpipe Influence on Drilling Performance
Christian Herbig; Hatem Oueslati; Andreas Hohl; Hanno Reckmann; Dennis Heinisch; Rolf Pessier; Nalon Silva; Carlos Alexandre Castilho; Danilo Signorini Gozzi
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173015-MS
A New Technique for Calculating Downhole Rotation Speed and Torque from Surface Measurements
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173042-MS
Recent Advances in Soft Torque Rotary Systems
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173037-MS
Drilling Optimisation II
The Effect of Borehole Pressure on the Drilling Process in Salt
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173023-MS
Innovative Product Concepts and Drilling Practices Improve Bit and Reamer Performances in Harsh Drilling Environments
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173140-MS
Advanced FEA Modeling Delivers Solution for Designing a Dual Hole Opening BHA for a Single Directional Run
Nik Fahusnaza Najmi; Azrin Soh; Divya G. Nair; Muhammad Afiq Zaim; Biju James; Bramanta Subroto; Taufik Omar
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173019-MS
Novel Workflows and Underreaming Measurements Reduce Risk by Supporting Decision Making
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173131-MS
Wired Near Bit Underreamer Connects Measurement While Drilling Tools to Rotary Steerable System While Eliminating the Under Gauge Rathole at TD
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173079-MS
Activated Reamer at-Bit System Reduces Rathole to 3 ft in RSS Hole-Enlargement Applications
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173001-MS
Cementing and Zonal Isolation
Managed Pressure Cementing Enables Offshore Operator to Reach TD in Narrow Margin Ultra-HP/HT Well in Malaysia
Brendon Tan; James Gillies; Aizat Noh; Khairul Anwar Mohamed; Farid Wahid; Willy Bordessoulles; Pankaj Jain
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173041-MS
Casing Collapse Strength Enhancement Due to Cement and Pipe Support via Modelling and Testing
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173069-MS
Fit-For-Purpose Acoustic Cement Evaluation Using Logging While Drilling in Deepwater
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173002-MS
Cement Displacement and Pressure Control Using Magneto-Rheological Fluids
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173124-MS
Simulated Pressure Drop When Circulating Fluids Past Liner Hanger Equipment In An Annular Configuration: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Studies And Experimental Validation
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, London, England, UK, March 2015. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/173106-MS
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