... & gas pore pressure instability issue geomechanical model drilling risk well control information optimization wellbore integrity wellbore design trajectory colombia mud window magnitude overpressured well risk mitigation gain-loss situation evolution mud weight window drilling problem...

... volcanic intrusive characterization model production monitoring hydraulic fracturing borehole imaging trajectory reservoir characterization well logging directional drilling pilot well identification intrusive igneous rock intrusive body information horizontal branch dike fracture study...

... decision making and improving the geo-position trajectory of productive wells. well logging orientation coefficient log analysis Upstream Oil & Gas receiver coupling real time system Directional Drilling trajectory new insight interpretation Reservoir Characterization drilling...

... in the lower conglomerate. bit design bit selection trajectory resistance CDE bit PDC cutter conglomerate interval dull condition cutter ROP difficult lower chert conglomerate section Upstream Oil & Gas diamond element bit increase rop Ecuador Drilling drilling parameter lower...

.... To support landing decisions, a logging-while-drilling (LWD) technology based on deep azimuthal electromagnetic measurements was introduced in the project, not only for conventional well-to-well correlation, but to remotely detect the approaching of the latest geological markers and adjust the trajectory...

... and tools described above enables successfully drilling the reentries in just one 8.5-in. run, reaching the geological targets with 100% directional control, in spite of the complexity of the well trajectory, and avoiding risks such as packoff, geometrical sticking, and differential sticking. The smoother...

... of the radioactive isotopes in the overlying and underlying clays of the reservoir. real time system geosteering Reservoir Navigation trajectory drilling operation information petrophysical property structural change spectral information left cross-plot well trajectory Colombia azimuthal...

... of the horizontal section to avoid bottom water should be more than 70%. Due to the small size of the remaining microstructures for the M1 reservoir, the longer the horizontal section, the greater the difficulty for controlling the trajectory. Considering that the produced water needs to be treated, the initial...

... Abstract The azimuthal measurements tools used for geosteering in zones with low thickness, low lithological contrast and lateral changes have provided great benefits to optimize real time decision-making and perform geo positioning of trajectories within the different reservoirs...

... recovery by utilizing more highly deviated wells, reducing drilling cost and allowing for new drilling opportunities. Modeling & Simulation asset and portfolio management Upstream Oil & Gas well density well trajectory hexagon oil recovery factor well distance adjacent well reduction...

... the proposed targets with a minimum separation from the planned trajectory. Reach higher dog leg severities in rotary mode with a minimum well tortuosity. Minimize reactive formation exposure by a faster drilling speed. Improve hole cleaning. Minimize stuck-pipe events while drilling and while...

... to previous experiences due to the introduction of tools more suitable to the environment requirements a rotary steerable systems (RSS) in combination with a specially designed drill bit. Problems commonly faced in the upper sections were, the trajectory was not strictly followed, were solved...

... identified per formation drilled from the surface to bottom. The trajectory risk analysis diagrams, developed for each formation in the most critical depth, could be used as a guideline to design the direction and inclination of the wells for each formation with the required minimum mud weights, depending...

... parameters in the software (ROP, RSS ratio, DLS, drilling parameters) by correlating them with the respective lithology in the trajectory. The results form the basis of the design for planning subsequent sections to be drilled. Steep performance improvements regarding DLS capabilities and drilling practices...

... conditions (mainly variance on well trajectory) Evaluate the economical viability of the technique (cost & time savings) This paper describes these experiences in terms of planning, preparation, execution and evaluation of results including the lessons learnt generated during the process...

... understanding of oil spill process, trajectory, and how Metocean and atmospheric forces influence the spatial and temporal spread of oil in seawater dramatically. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) has proved to be an invaluable tools to analyze in detail the dispersion of pollutants, including oil, in sea...

... are favorable to use production schemes based on horizontal and multilateral wells to exploit the mature fields. Further, utilization of imaging logs to know the spatial distribution of fractures in the well, allows us to define the best trajectory of horizontal branches. The primary goal of branches...

... water breakthrough and uniform areal drainage. It is concluded that Inflow Control Device proven technology is beneficial and successful in Bloque 15, Ecuador and its application will be considered in other fields. real time system production monitoring Reservoir Surveillance trajectory...

... in real time. Furthermore, by means of LWD measurements, well trajectory is enhanced which is helping field operators to reduce capital spending by decreasing the probability of facing wellbore stability problems. Horizontal well placement and trajectory is a critical issue when developing reservoirs...

... solutions greatly simplify the problem to the extent that they are usually of limited value and application. The complexity of the actual reservoirs and well trajectory under mature conditions require more advanced solutions to realistically simulate well trajectories and well completions like acid...