SPE Drilling & Completion

SPE-Drilling--Completion

SPE Drilling & Completion features papers covering horizontal and directional drilling, drilling fluids, bit technology, sand control, perforating, cementing, well control, completions, and drilling operations. 

SPE Drilling & Completion is the successor publication to SPE Drilling Engineering.

Volume 24, Issue 04

Field Implementation of Gravel Packing Horizontal Wells Using a Solids-Free Synthetic Fluid With Alpha-/Beta-Wave Technology

Aragão, Atila F.L., Petrobras S.A.
Calderon, Agostinho, Petrobras S.A.
Lomba, Rosana F.T., Petrobras S.A.
Moreira, J. Nuno, Petrobras S.A
de Sá, Andrea, Petrobras S.A.
Martins, Andre L., Petrobras S.A.
Quintero, Lirio, Baker Hughes
Moura, Eliabe M., Baker Hughes
110440-PA SPE Journal Paper - 2009
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Measuring Drillpipe Buckling Using Continuous Gyro Challenges Existing Theories

Weltzin, Tore, StatoilHydro ASA
Aas, Bjarne, IRIS
Andreassen, Espen, StatoilHydro
Lindland, Martin, StatoilHydro ASA
115930-PA SPE Journal Paper - 2009
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Surge and Drag Analysis for Extended Reach Casing and Casing Flotation Operations With Centralizers: A Design Challenge?

Samuel, G. Robello, Halliburton
Mason, Colin J., BP Exploration
110700-PA SPE Journal Paper - 2009
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Improving Hole Quality and Casing-Running Performance in Riserless Top Holes: Deepwater Angola

Akers, Thomas J., ExxonMobil Development Company
112630-PA SPE Journal Paper - 2009
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Application of an Innovative Conveyance Risk Management Methodology for Long or Tortuous Wells

Castillo, Homero C., Baker Hughes
Wills, Phil, Baker Hughes
106562-PA SPE Journal Paper - 2009
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Case Study: Drillstring Failure Analysis and New Deep-Well Guidelines Lead to Success

Bert, David R., Chesapeake Energy Corporation
Storaune, Anders, Legend Natural Gas III, L.P.
Zheng, Nanjiu, T.H. Hill Associates, Inc.
110708-PA SPE Journal Paper - 2009
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Offshore Field Test of a New System for Model Integrated Closed-Loop Drilling Control

Iversen, Fionn P., International Research Institute of Stavanger
Cayeux, Eric, International Research Institute of Stavanger
Dvergsnes, Erik W., International Research Institute of Stavanger
Ervik, Ragna, International Research Institute of Stavanger
Welmer, Morten, National Oilwell Varco
Balov, Mohsen K., StatoilHydro
112744-PA SPE Journal Paper - 2009
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Drilling Difficult Formations Efficiently With the Use of an Antistall Tool

Selnes, Knut Sigve, StatoilHydro
Clemmensen, Carl C., Halliburton
Reimers, Nils, Tomax
111874-PA SPE Journal Paper - 2009
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Delivering Steering Success in Problematic Soft-Formation Directional Wells

Barton, Steven P., ReedHycalog
Card, Kirk D., ReedHycalog
Graham, Ryan, ReedHycalog
115138-PA SPE Journal Paper - 2009
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Finite Element Modeling of Casing in Gas-Hydrate-Bearing Sediments

Salehabadi, Manoochehr, Heriot-Watt University
Jin, Min, Heriot-Watt University
Yang, Jinhai, Heriot-Watt University
Haghighi, Hooman, Heriot-Watt University
Ahmed, Rehan, Heriot-Watt University
Tohidi, Bahman, Heriot-Watt University
113819-PA SPE Journal Paper - 2009
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Generalized Hydraulic Calculation Method for Axial Flow of Non-Newtonian Fluids in Eccentric Annuli

Pilehvari, Ali, Texas A&M University
Serth, Robert, Texas A&M University
111514-PA SPE Journal Paper - 2009
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Fiber Sweeps for Hole Cleaning

Ahmed, Ramadan M., University of Oklahoma
Takach, Nicholas E., University of Tulsa
113746-PA SPE Journal Paper - 2009
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Use of New Hydrostatic Packer Concept To Manage Lost Returns, Well Control, and Cement Placement in Field Operations

Dupriest, Fred E., ExxonMobil Development Company
112657-PA SPE Journal Paper - 2009
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Particulate-Based Loss-Prevention Material--The Secrets of Fracture Sealing Revealed!

Kageson-Loe, Nils M., M-I SWACO
Sanders, Mark W., M-I SWACO
Growcock, Fred, M-I SWACO
Taugbøl, Knut, StatoilHydro ASA
Horsrud, Per, StatoilHydro ASA
Singelstad, Arne V., StatoilHydro
Omland, Tor Henry, StatoilHydro ASA
112595-PA SPE Journal Paper - 2009
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Cement-Slurry Performance and Set-Cement Properties vs. Microsilica Densification

Daou, Fatma, Schlumberger
Piot, Bernard M., Schlumberger
112701-PA SPE Journal Paper - 2009
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Modeling of an Underbalanced-Drilling Operation Using Supercritical Carbon Dioxide

Al-Adwani, Faisal A., Kuwait University
Langlinais, Julius, Louisiana State University
Hughes, Richard G., Louisiana State University
114050-PA SPE Journal Paper - 2009
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Automatic Measurement of Drilling Fluid and Drill-Cuttings Properties

Saasen, Arild, University of Stavanger
Omland, Tor H., StatoilHydro ASA
Ekrene, Sigbjorn, Geoservices S.A.
Brévière, Jerome, Geoservices S.A.
Villard, Eric, Geoservices S.A.
Kaageson-Loe, Nils, M-I SWACO
Tehrani, Ahmadi, M-I SWACO
Cameron, Jacqueline, M-I SWACO
Freeman, Michael A., M-I SWACO
Growcock, Fred, M-I SWACO
Patrick, Andrew, M-I SWACO
Stock, Tore, M-I SWACO
Jørgensen, Terje, AnaTec A/S
Reinholt, Frode, AnaTec A/S
Amundsen, Hans E.F., EPX A/S
Steele, Andrew, EPX A/S
Meeten, Gerry, Schlumberger Cambridge Research
112687-PA SPE Journal Paper - 2009
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Completion Design, Installation, and Performance--Cannonball Field, Offshore Trinidad

Healy, John C., John C. Healy, Jr. Consulting LLC
Powers, John T., BP
Maharaj, Matthew, BP
Ramlogan, Marsha, BP
110524-PA SPE Journal Paper - 2009
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Completion Design for a Highly Compacting Deepwater Field

Procyk, Alex D., ConocoPhillips
Jamieson, David P., ConocoPhillips
Miller, Joseph A., ConocoPhillips
Burton, Robert C., ConocoPhillips
Hodge, Richard M., ConocoPhillips
Morita, Nobuo, Waseda University
109824-PA SPE Journal Paper - 2009
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Parametric Analysis of Stress Reduction in the Cap Rock Above Compacting Reservoirs

Morita, Nobuo, Waseda University
Fuh, Giin-Fa, ConocoPhillips Co
114629-PA SPE Journal Paper - 2009
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New Effective-Stress Law for Predicting Perforation Depth at Downhole Conditions

Grove, Brenden M., Schlumberger
Heiland, Juliane C., Schlumberger
Walton, Ian C., Schlumberger
Atwood, David C., Schlumberger
111778-PA SPE Journal Paper - 2009
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Alternative Stimulation Solution in Heavily Karstified Carbonate Reservoirs

Robinson, Fergus, Sarawak Shell Bhd.
Folse, Kent C., Halliburton Energy Services M Sdn. Bhd.
Brinsden, Mark S., Shell International Exploration and Production
Wong, Dominic, Halliburton Energy Services M Sdn. Bhd.
130378-PA SPE Journal Paper - 2009
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Using Ultrasonic Techniques to Accurately Examine Seal-Surface-Contact Stress in Premium Connections

Hamilton, Kirkland A., C-FER Technologies
Wagg, Brian, C-FER Technologies
Roth, Tim, C-FER Technologies
110675-PA SPE Journal Paper - 2009
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