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Title: Seismic while drilling: Operational experiences in Viet Nam

Journal Article · · World Oil
OSTI ID:455425

The BP/Statoil alliance in Viet Nam has used seismic while drilling on four wells during the last two years. Three wells employed the Western Atlas Tomex system, and the last well, Schlumberger`s SWD system. Perceived value of seismic while drilling (SWD) lies in being able to supply real-time data linking drill bit position to a seismic picture of the well. However, once confidence in equipment and methodology is attained, SWD can influence well design and planning associated with drilling wells. More important, SWD can remove uncertainty when actually drilling wells, allowing risk assessment to be carried out more accurately and confidently.

OSTI ID:
455425
Journal Information:
World Oil, Vol. 218, Issue 3; Other Information: PBD: Mar 1997
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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