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Application of Advanced Buckling Model Leads to Lighter Well Architecture for Deepwater Development, Saving Cost and CO2 Emissions
Abstract The use of basic torque and drag modeling as well as the application of industry-standard buckling formulae can limit the options for well design.…

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Blind Trust: Challenges in Data Sharing for Oil and Gas Well Construction
Abstract The drilling and completion of oil and gas wells is a collaborative business, involving employees from many contractors working together. Well construction generates many…

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Recovery Control – Closing the Loop in Automated Control Systems
Abstract Drilling process automation has been a trending topic within the technical community, most recently discussed in SPE-212565-MS (Cayeux et al. 2023). Recovery control –…

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Technology Optimizes Lateral Spacing
Abstract DENVER–Drilling the optimal number of horizontal wells to efficiently drain ultralow-permeability reservoirs is critical to achieving economic value in shale and tight oil plays.…

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Fully Automated Directional Drilling for Consistency and Improved Performance
Abstract With the high rates of penetration achieved by today’s drilling contractors, directional drillers have little time to make optimal steering decisions in a continually…

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Practical Challenges to Consider for Model-Based Engineering in Drilling Automation
Abstract Model-based engineering has become more prevalent in the drilling industry over the last few decades. While there is great value in using models, a…

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The Value of Process and Application Consistency in Drilling Automation
Abstract The drilling industry has undergone significant changes in recent years, leading to increased efficiency, lower costs, and reduced emissions per production unit. As unconventional…

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To What Extent Can the Notion of an Effective Length Be Reliable to Assess the BHA Lateral Behavior?
Abstract Many models in the industry use the notion of an effective length to make predictions about the bottom hole assembly (BHA), whether for its…

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Tips for MWD Hands | Survey Management | Video
Drilling practices alone are not enough to accurately deliver a high quality wellbore, as success is equally dependent on the accuracy of the wellbore survey.…
