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Remote Holistic Real-Time Borehole Management Surveillance Workflow
Available to PurchasePublisher: Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Middle East Drilling Technology Conference and Exhibition, May 27–29, 2025
Paper Number: SPE-225671-MS
... - identify problematic conditions downhole and notify the execution team with actionable insights and specific recommendations in a timely manner Circulation at TD - optimize circulation times Tripping Out – at TD provide markers for potential tight spots / trouble zones with recommendations to avoid...
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Successful Deployment of High Risk Monobore Completion in Fracture HPHT Unconventional Reservoir Using Floatation Technology Enhances Well Accessibility
Available to PurchaseMoataz Elzeky, Esha Varma, Aly Emam, Aref Hussain Al Hammadi, Khaled Al Hadidy, Ygnacio Nunez, Muhammad Azher Ali Sulaiman Ahmed BinSumaida, Mohamed Anwar, Eisa Daban Al Shamisi, Ibrahim Hamdy, Bassem S. El Yossef, Mohamed Sameer Amin Ahmed, M. M. Abdelghany
Publisher: Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Middle East Drilling Technology Conference and Exhibition, May 27–29, 2025
Paper Number: SPE-225723-MS
... and circulating pressures targets to avoid increasing the risk of dynamic induced loss of circulation. The premium lubricant reduced the friction factor by 0.01. The cost of this technology is negligible compared to the risk associated with failure to deploy frac string. This was a new concept put to test which...
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First Deployment of Expandable Liner Hanger and Tie-Back System with Metal-To-Metal Seal in Gas Well, Offshore Abu Dhabi
Available to PurchaseD. P. Yudhia, R. Seyfetdinov, M. Alhaj, M. Abdel Aziz, P. Rabis, S. M. Al Ameri, A. AlMarzooqi, R. Barbera, S. Sallam, H. Omar
Publisher: Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Middle East Drilling Technology Conference and Exhibition, May 23–25, 2023
Paper Number: SPE-214607-MS
... liner hanger assembly completion equipment mudrock uae government hanger packer sedimentary rock casing and cementing drilling operation liner offshore abu dhabi procedure circulation klb tie-back system hanger continue metal-to-metal seal abu dhabi deployment liner hanger packer...
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A Holistic Approach to Achieve Zonal Isolation Improvements Across 8 1 2 Inch Hole On the in an Offshore Field
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Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Middle East Drilling Technology Conference and Exhibition, May 23–25, 2023
Paper Number: SPE-214547-MS
... mud removal leading to an uneven cement distribution around the casing. Additionally multiple pressure-testing cycles are required post cement-setting and during the completion phase, a practice that can destabilize the cement system causing it to fail. Moreover, controlling loss circulation while...
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Rising to the Challenge of Drilling Through Depleted Reservoirs
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Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Middle East Drilling Technology Conference and Exhibition, May 23–25, 2023
Paper Number: SPE-214587-MS
... circulation drilling contractor geology drilling fluids and materials drilling fluid management & disposal dasp drillstring annulus sealing packer technology packer netherlands government well control operator spe iadc-214587-ms challenge international association Introduction - Drilling...
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Managing High Bottom-Hole Temperature Challenges in Ultra-Slim Long Horizontal Wells
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Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Middle East Drilling Technology Conference and Exhibition, May 23–25, 2023
Paper Number: SPE-214623-MS
... Abstract The deep carbonate reservoir formation on this field has proven to be an extreme High-temperature (HT) environment for downhole equipment. While drilling the 5000 - 6500 ft 5-7/8" slim long laterals across this formation, very high bottom-hole circulating temperatures is encountered...
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Dynamic Well Control Simulation to Ensure Safer Sampling and Deep Transient Testing: Case Studies from the Southeast Asia Region
Available to PurchaseM. Ahmad Kassim, I. I. Marzuki, A. A. Azid, S. Teaga Rajan, M. B. Fadzil, E. Motaei, R. D. Jaua, F. S. Jamaldin, S. Ting, S. Daungkaew, A. Gisolf, L. Chen, D. Ling, N. Hademi, T. Khunaworawet, R. Nandakumal, Y. Kossayev, S. Wattanapornmongkol
Publisher: Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Middle East Drilling Technology Conference and Exhibition, May 23–25, 2023
Paper Number: SPE-214600-MS
... hydrocarbon and drilling fluid using a dynamic multiphase flow simulator. For the sampling operation, a maximum allowable downhole gas volume is evaluated prior to operation and simulations are compared to surface gas observation obtained during a wiper trip (mud circulation). During DTT operations, pumped...
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Technical Challenges and Technology Deployment of First 16" CWD Jobs with Stage-Cementing Tool: Deepest and Longest Runs in the Region
Available to PurchaseNata Franco, Mauricio Corona, Andres Davila, Uttam Aswal, Mohammed Aljuzayri, Sarah Albanawi, Edison Barrera, Aldia Syamsudhuha, Murtada AlHassan, Maksim Antonov
Publisher: Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Middle East Drilling Technology Conference and Exhibition, May 23–25, 2023
Paper Number: SPE-214589-MS
.... The section was drilled with 70 hours of on-bottom drilling and a total of 88.25 hours of tripping and circulation. A new benchmark was established for the reliability of float equipment and stage collar with constant rotation as reaching the total depth of a challenging drilling environment. Plastering...
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Linking Geomechanics and Drilling Practices in Tight Carbonate Reservoir Using High-Resolution Caliper Data
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Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Middle East Drilling Technology Conference and Exhibition, May 23–25, 2023
Paper Number: SPE-214618-MS
... analysis reservoir geomechanics wellbore enlargement bha configuration lamination drilling practice vibration circulation Introduction The scope of this study is based on several horizontal wells, drilling the lateral section through a target tight carbonate sweet spot in an unconventional...
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Intelligent Direct-Drive Top Drive Design of Synchronous Permanent Magnet Motor with Phase Change Heat Dissipation
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Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Middle East Drilling Technology Conference and Exhibition, May 23–25, 2023
Paper Number: SPE-214648-MS
.... This study resulted in three research findings including synchronous permanent magnet motor design, One-Click operating system with self-diagnosis and efficient self-circulation heat dissipation technology. The new generation of direct-drive top drive can reduce current required by 100-200A and increase...
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Effect of Drilling Fluid Temperature on Formation Fracture Pressure Gradient
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Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Middle East Drilling Technology Conference and Exhibition, May 25–27, 2021
Paper Number: SPE-202087-MS
... to the original formation temperature: (16) T p ( Z , 0 ) = T a ( Z , 0 ) = T f ( r , Z , 0 ) = T ∞ ( Z ) Effect of pressure losses on DHCT The heat generation due to pressure losses during circulation could be calculated from the following...
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Mud-Sealing Cement System Delivers Notable Cement Bond Log Result in a Challenging Offshore Horizontal 4 ½-in Liner: A New Technology Case Study
Available to PurchaseDegaul Nana Nzoutchoua, Carl R. Johnson, Armelle Boukoulou Mounguele, Chibuzor Onyia, Giovanni Rizza, Giuliano Sinibaldi, Elpidio Gravante
Publisher: Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Middle East Drilling Technology Conference and Exhibition, May 25–27, 2021
Paper Number: SPE-202200-MS
... the spacer and slurry, using more than one centralizer per casing joint, and implementing pipe rotation during pre-job circulation and job execution when the torque limit allowed. This multi-well comparison based on field results brings solid evidence of the MSCS technology interacting with the residual...
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Nitrogen-Based Back Pressure Unit Modernizes Managed Pressure Drilling Operations
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Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Middle East Drilling Technology Conference and Exhibition, May 25–27, 2021
Paper Number: SPE-202179-MS
...Background Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) grants operators the advantage of dynamic control of the wellbore pressure by regulating Surface applied Back Pressure (SBP). Chokes restrict drilling fluid flow circulation to build precise SBP and supplement the hydrostatic effects of the drilling...
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A Challenging Drilling Campaign Unleashed a Unique Fast Drill String Recovery Methodology Eliminating Utilizing Wireline, CT and Overcome Highly Deviated String Accessibility
Available to PurchaseKhaled Abdelhalim, Mohamed Al Zaabi, Salim Al Ali, Islam khaled Abdel Karim, Haitham Jadallah, Abdul Rahman Al Beshr, Shigeru Endo
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Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Middle East Drilling Technology Conference and Exhibition, May 25–27, 2021
Paper Number: SPE-202153-MS
... of drilling BHA, with the option to activate it if required, by dropping a smart dart and circulating with mud for a specific time to apply cut string with two option, either spotting cement with recovered BHA or lift BHA with fish neck to try to fish in the hole. intervención de pozos petroleros well...
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Packer-Setting Methodology with Auto-Fill Capability and Interventionless Valve Reduces Completion Cost
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Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Middle East Drilling Technology Conference and Exhibition, May 25–27, 2021
Paper Number: SPE-202175-MS
... packer-setting operations. In a typical well, completion with a hydraulic-production packer, the tubing string must be plugged to create the required pressure differential for packer actuation. At desired depth, delivering a preselected circulation rate actuates the tool and converts the string...
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Integrated Off-Bottom Cemented Inflow Control Device System Design Toward Well Delivery Optimization
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Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Middle East Drilling Technology Conference and Exhibition, January 29–31, 2018
Paper Number: SPE-189402-MS
... string with packer setting tools is required for setting open hole packers, and to have 100% circulation at the bottom of the completion, to wash down any tight spots. As a consequence, this introduces additional issues such as health, safety and environment, logistics and additional rig time. The inner...
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Reduction of Subsurface Losses and Non-Productive Time During Deepwater Drilling by Application of Wellbore Strengthening Mechanism – A Strategic Approach
Available to PurchaseSultan Alimuddin, Sunil Sharma, Sachin Mahadeshwar, Pavel Marinescu, Chakrapani Venkat Raman, Yogesh Kumar, Nirmaladevi K Velavaraj, Santosh Panicker, Syed Abdul Rahim
Publisher: Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Middle East Drilling Technology Conference and Exhibition, January 29–31, 2018
Paper Number: SPE-189361-MS
... were used successfully. wellbore integrity Wellbore Design deepwater drilling drilling fluid selection and formulation drilling fluids and materials Upstream Oil & Gas information drilling fluid management & disposal drilling operation circulation mechanism horizontal stress...
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Use of Managed Pressure Drilling Paved the Way to a Massive Gas Field Discovery in Egypt Western Desert: Case History
Available to PurchaseS. S. Emam, P. R. Brand, O. R. Gabaldon, M. Vityk, A. El Leithy, M. Abou Shanab, B. Hamdy, M. Abdel-Moniem, W. El-Desouky, H. Abo El-Azm
Publisher: Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Middle East Drilling Technology Conference and Exhibition, January 29–31, 2018
Paper Number: SPE-189334-MS
... was detected by the MPD system in Abu Roash "G" formation. Implementing the MPD assisted shut in method helped minimizing influx size. The kick was initially circulated conventionally and the MPD system was engaged during the second circulation while slightly increasing the Mud Weight. Using the MPD system...
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Case Study for Curing Circulation Losses during Primary Cementing Operations Using Fiber Cement in Zubair Field/Iraq
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Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Middle East Drilling Technology Conference and Exhibition, January 29–31, 2018
Paper Number: SPE-189339-MS
... compared to the case of using only cement slurries as lost circulation material. This was confirmed by getting returns when displacing cement across the lost circulation zone (Hartha formation) in five out of six wells. The cement jobs of the six wells have been revised, and use of fiber cement has now...
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Well Control for Drilling with Casing: Theoretical and Experimental Insights into Hydraulic Behavior in Small Annular Clearances
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Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Middle East Drilling Technology Conference and Exhibition, January 29–31, 2018
Paper Number: SPE-189366-MS
... control needs as well; this latter will be explained in detail. Upstream Oil & Gas deviation ECD drilling mud well control annular space mud weight conventional drilling Drilling drilling operation circulation pressure loss APL wellbore society of petroleum engineers annular...
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