Issue: January 2025
COLUMNS
As this is being written, the new administration of President Donald J. Trump has been in office roughly a week. And to say that his start has been at a record-setting pace with unmatched action for a first week would be an understatement.
Continuing with the story from prior columns, we are looking at U.S. drilling activity to see how drilling performance has changed over the last few years and what it might say about how we can advance drilling even further.
SPECIAL FOCUS: HYDRAULIC FRACTURING
A specially designed refrac system enables operators to re-enter vertical or horizontal wells by enabling exact placement of stimulation treatments in one continuous pumping operation, saving operators time and money.
Existing methods for perforation or cluster-level production monitoring are often challenging, intrusive and costly. This case study outlines a novel flow monitoring technique and modified perforating system, which maintains similar performance to conventional systems without tracers, while also eliminating additional handling and regulatory burdens.
The Cane Creek play has unconventional tight oil potential but presents drilling challenges. This article revisits its viability in modern horizontal drilling techniques and proposes a redefined approach to hydraulic fracturing that prioritizes detailed characterization of stress states and fracture dynamics.
FEATURES
Proven remote inspection technologies are pioneering how oil and gas operators can achieve greater efficiencies and insights with new data and information on how an asset performs.
As energy demand increases worldwide, interest in ultra-deepwater exploration continues to rise. Meeting global operational requirements demands the technological advancement and safety benefits that MPD technology provides, enabling safer drilling in complex geological formations with narrow pressure margins.
The oil and gas industry stands at a critical technological inflection point, where innovation, efficiency and adaptability are no longer optional but essential for survival. One such technology is an advanced platform that can provide a unified, accessible data environment for enhancing collaboration and efficiency.
Automation and remote operations solutions address persistent industry challenges to drive efficiency, safety and sustainability in wellsite operations. These innovations redefine what is possible in well construction and set new benchmarks for performance and operational excellence.
A holistic solution combines fit-for-purpose hardware and sophisticated rig controls data to deliver safer, faster, more efficient operations.
