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As you can probably tell, we have a few upcoming wells that may require some interesting casing designs, so it has been a good opportunity discuss the effect Tight-Clearance Liners will have on Surge, ECD, Hookload, and Running Speed, etc. In this Module, Part III of the series, we'll take a brief look at how the size of the "Slimhole" liner will affect the NEXT hole section. Anyone who has run many of these will know right from the start that one of these two designs isn't going to work - let's see just how bad it will be... For more information, contact HXR Drilling Services - Extended Reach Drilling or SafeKick about your upcoming ERD, Complex, Horizontal, Narrow-Margin, or Deepwater wells. #oilgas #oilandgas #oilfield #directionaldrilling

We've been talking about Managed Pressure Drilling in the last few modules, but that leaves the question, "How do I get pipe down? What might that scenario look like?" So, this week we'll take a look at Managed Pressure Casing operations using the same well we've been discussing and compare it with a Conventional run. We'll also take a brief look at an example Floated Managed Pressure Casing run. Will it match YOUR well? Probably not (unless you're drilling in the area this well is based on...), but hopefully it gives you ideas for some of the more difficult wells on your schedule. Give it some thought. Talk to HXR Drilling Services - Extended Reach Drilling or SafeKick about your upcoming ERD, Complex, Horizontal, Narrow-Margin, or Deepwater wells. #oilandgas #oilgas #oilfield #directionaldrilling

As we have discussed in the past, it is pretty common to use low-angle Exploration or even older, short-stepout ERD well designs as the basis for upcoming Complex or longer ERD wells. The problem is that doesn't always work out; usually from a Hole Cleaning, SPP or ECD standpoint. Once you realize that, then sometimes there is still the tendency to go down the path of "half-size" casing and underreaming virtually every hole size below Surface pipe; that is a rabbit hole you should really try to avoid if at all possible... But, like anything else, sometimes it can't be helped. In this module, let's take a look at the difference in flowrates needed to clean various hole sizes, using a 150-200 fpm AV range as the design criteria (we'll assume you can get the RPM required - that is not always a given...). Then we'll discuss ways to mitigate some of the issues that come up. The exact scenario likely won't match your well, but it is guaranteed that the variable effect seen will translate. Talk to HXR Drilling Services - Extended Reach Drilling or SafeKick about how we can help provide solutions for your upcoming ERD, Complex, Horizontal, Narrow-Margin, or Deepwater wells. #oilgas #oilandgas #oilfield #offshoredrilling

In this Training Module, let's look at the effect Surge Pressure and ECD has on running a liner; not on the formation, but on the hookload itself. Most members of the drill team can picture how running very tight-clearance pipe into the hole can cause high surge/circulating pressures; what is less understood is how the equal and opposite force can "push back" on the drillstring. This "hold-up force" can be substantial. Give it some thought; it may be crucial to the success of your next project. For more information, contact HXR Drilling Services - Extended Reach Drilling or SafeKick about your upcoming ERD, Complex, Horizontal, Narrow-Margin, or Deepwater wells. #oilandgas #oilgas #oilfield #directionaldrilling

In Part II of the Surge/ECD Effect on Hookload series, we'll look at the use of a fluid bypass tool and how it they can increase running speed while reducing surge on the formation. For more information, contact HXR Drilling Services - Extended Reach Drilling or SafeKick about your upcoming ERD, Complex, Horizontal, Narrow-Margin, or Deepwater wells. #oilandgas #oilgas #oilfield #directionaldrilling

⏰ It's time for another edition of #ThrowbackThursday here at Oilfield Technology today! 🍂 This week we are heading right back to our Autumn 2021 issue, where Mohammed Munawar, NOV, explained how new frac technology is opening the door to high-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) reservoirs previously out of reach. 💬 "For challenging HPHT completions, industry operators no longer need to compromise on performance. The company’s new frac system opens the door to target and stimulate reservoirs that were previously out of reach because of higher formation breakdown pressures. Operators can extract hydrocarbons from tight HPHT reservoirs at reasonable costs and desirable flow rates" Don't forget to register for your FREE of Oilfield Technology here 👇 https://lnkd.in/dKc9dM9

A blowout preventer, or BOP, is installed on top of the wellhead before the drilling of the well begins. It usually consists of an annular preventer, blind ram, blind shear ram, and pipe ram. Its function is to seal off the wellbore to contain erratic down-hole pressures called “kicks” and the uncontrolled flow of formation fluids. Credit: petroleum__engineers (Instagram) #oilandgas #oilfield #oilandgasindustry #horizontaldrilling #shalegas #drilling #spe #oilpatch #onshore #explosion #technology #conservation #oilfieldlife #offshore

Secondary barrier during drilling is important, incase your primary barrier fails. #oilandgas

A blowout preventer, or BOP, is installed on top of the wellhead before the drilling of the well begins. It usually consists of an annular preventer, blind ram, blind shear ram, and pipe ram. Its function is to seal off the wellbore to contain erratic down-hole pressures called “kicks” and the uncontrolled flow of formation fluids. Credit: petroleum__engineers (Instagram) #oilandgas #oilfield #oilandgasindustry #horizontaldrilling #shalegas #drilling #spe #oilpatch #onshore #explosion #technology #conservation #oilfieldlife #offshore

To wrap up our discussion about shallow, narrow pressure margin ERD wells, let's take a look at one possible liner-running scenario, and see if a design change in the 8.5" section would help with getting pipe down successfully. Maybe you're facing a similar issue? Talk to HXR Drilling Services - Extended Reach Drilling or SafeKick about how we can help provide solutions for your upcoming ERD, Complex, Horizontal, Narrow-Margin, or Deepwater wells. #oilgas #oilandgas #oilfield #directionaldrilling