The economics of drilling wells is important as we drill deeper wells whether offshore or onshore. Drilling-related problems,including stuck pipe,lost circulation,and excessive mud cost,show the need for better drilli...The economics of drilling wells is important as we drill deeper wells whether offshore or onshore. Drilling-related problems,including stuck pipe,lost circulation,and excessive mud cost,show the need for better drilling technology.If we can solve these problems,the economics of drilling the wells will improve,thus enabling the industry to drill wells that were previously uneconomical.Managed pressure drilling techniques,at one time,having展开更多
For decades,some geological formations have been drilled with a drilling fluid that exerted a bottom-hole pressure less than the formation pressure,allowing formation fluids-oil,gas and water-to flow from the reservoi...For decades,some geological formations have been drilled with a drilling fluid that exerted a bottom-hole pressure less than the formation pressure,allowing formation fluids-oil,gas and water-to flow from the reservoir into the well bore while drilling proceeds.A growing number of Iranian case histories have shown that when UBD is applied in the right reservoir with the proper planning,well productivity can be orders of magnitude greater than with a conventional well drilled into the same formation.Wells drilled underbalanced have been proven to add展开更多
Sonic log is the most versatile reservoir evaluation tool that has been introduced to the industry. Compaction,erosion and over pressurized zone can be evaluated by sonic log.Also primary porosity can be determined fr...Sonic log is the most versatile reservoir evaluation tool that has been introduced to the industry. Compaction,erosion and over pressurized zone can be evaluated by sonic log.Also primary porosity can be determined from compressional sonic wave transit time and secondary porosity will be calculated by comparing sonic derived porosity log with neutron and density based porosity log.On the other hand all of the rock mechanical properties can be evaluated using simultaneous use of compressional and shear sonic wave transit time.It is essential to have展开更多
Underbalanced drilling(UBD) is defined as a drilling operation in which circulating drilling fluid pressure is maintained to be lower than reservoir pore pressure.Underbalanced drilling may improve drilling efficiency...Underbalanced drilling(UBD) is defined as a drilling operation in which circulating drilling fluid pressure is maintained to be lower than reservoir pore pressure.Underbalanced drilling may improve drilling efficiency and enhance well productivity. Approximately 90%of the discovered fields in Iran are in carbonate reservoirs putting Iran as one of the largest carbonate producers in the world.Under-展开更多
Most problems faced by practicing of the wellbore stability analysis involve evaluation of rock mechanical properties especially unconfined compressive strength(UCS) of formations,which is one of the major inputs for ...Most problems faced by practicing of the wellbore stability analysis involve evaluation of rock mechanical properties especially unconfined compressive strength(UCS) of formations,which is one of the major inputs for stability analysis models of the borehole.Different sources can be used to develop rock strength profile along the wellbore which is very essential to plan the mud weight window or bit selection for drilling operation.Using this展开更多
文摘The economics of drilling wells is important as we drill deeper wells whether offshore or onshore. Drilling-related problems,including stuck pipe,lost circulation,and excessive mud cost,show the need for better drilling technology.If we can solve these problems,the economics of drilling the wells will improve,thus enabling the industry to drill wells that were previously uneconomical.Managed pressure drilling techniques,at one time,having
文摘For decades,some geological formations have been drilled with a drilling fluid that exerted a bottom-hole pressure less than the formation pressure,allowing formation fluids-oil,gas and water-to flow from the reservoir into the well bore while drilling proceeds.A growing number of Iranian case histories have shown that when UBD is applied in the right reservoir with the proper planning,well productivity can be orders of magnitude greater than with a conventional well drilled into the same formation.Wells drilled underbalanced have been proven to add
文摘Sonic log is the most versatile reservoir evaluation tool that has been introduced to the industry. Compaction,erosion and over pressurized zone can be evaluated by sonic log.Also primary porosity can be determined from compressional sonic wave transit time and secondary porosity will be calculated by comparing sonic derived porosity log with neutron and density based porosity log.On the other hand all of the rock mechanical properties can be evaluated using simultaneous use of compressional and shear sonic wave transit time.It is essential to have
文摘Underbalanced drilling(UBD) is defined as a drilling operation in which circulating drilling fluid pressure is maintained to be lower than reservoir pore pressure.Underbalanced drilling may improve drilling efficiency and enhance well productivity. Approximately 90%of the discovered fields in Iran are in carbonate reservoirs putting Iran as one of the largest carbonate producers in the world.Under-
文摘Most problems faced by practicing of the wellbore stability analysis involve evaluation of rock mechanical properties especially unconfined compressive strength(UCS) of formations,which is one of the major inputs for stability analysis models of the borehole.Different sources can be used to develop rock strength profile along the wellbore which is very essential to plan the mud weight window or bit selection for drilling operation.Using this
