Drilling high-temperature and high-pressure (HTHP) wells comes with an array of unique technical challenges that require innovative engineering solutions. Among these, the design and management of the drilling fluids is one of the most important factors that affect the safety, success, and efficiency of the operations. Drilling fluid engineering for HTHP wells requires carefully selected and optimized fluid systems that maintain…
Hydraulic fracturing is commonly referred to as fracking, has changed the global energy landscape through the ability to extract tight oil and shale gas resources previously thought to be uneconomic to extract. By improving the permeability and strength of rock formations with low porosity, the technique has uncovered vast hydrocarbon reserves, which have transformed the energy markets, ensuring energy security for a variety of…
Completion marks the last major step in bringing an offshore well online; it is the moment the borehole is fitted for the actual recovery of oil or gas. Because crews work dozens of miles at sea, the procedure tends to be pricey, yet recent technical leaps have trimmed both time and expenditure by streamlining equipment…
Workover operations sit at the heart of every oil and gas well’s life. They give crews a chance to fix trouble spots and keep output flowing. Tubing swaps, cleanouts, gear upgrades- you name it, fast follow-up on these tasks stretches a well’s career and guards people on location. Basics of Workover Operations? Workover operations are the suite of…
Artificial lift systems are significant in the oil and gas sector, especially in wells that are old or have low-pressure reservoirs in which the natural energy source is not enough to propel hydrocarbons towards the surface. The ability to optimize these systems is crucial to increasing production, prolonging the life of wells, and decreasing the operational cost. This article…
Oil and gas are in high-risk environments where even a slight mistake in well control can result in catastrophic blowouts, destruction to the environment, and even human injuries. As exploration progresses to deeper, more complex formations and unconventional reservoirs, the requirement for advanced training and real-time preparation becomes more important. In response, well control simulators, which are a critical instrument for training personnel…
The oil and gas industry is facing increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions and move towards sustainable energy practices. Net-zero emissions—balancing emitted greenhouse gases with removal or offset—are a prime target. Oil and gas simulation is one of the most effective ways to help this industry meet sustainability targets. By utilizing advanced oil and gas…
The oil and gas industry is currently experiencing a profound transformation due to digital technologies, with digital oilfields that combine IoT, AI, big data analytics, and automation creating significant disruption in how things operate while opening up opportunities and challenges for workers. This article investigates how digital oilfields are impacting jobs in the oil and gas…
Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) is a crucial stage in the lifecycle of oil fields. It is aimed to maximize the extraction of hydrocarbons when primary and secondary recovery techniques decrease in effectiveness. In the array of tools that reservoir engineers can use, reservoir simulation has become an essential tool for designing, optimizing, and implementing EOR strategies. With its detailed analysis of…
Unconventional oil and gas production is now a key element of the global energy supply that is transforming markets and allowing access to vast hydrocarbon reserves previously considered uneconomic. Contrary to conventional resources that are found in permeable, porous deposits, Unconventional oil and gas like shale gas, crude oil, oil sands and coalbed methane, require advanced extraction…