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Subsidence-induced well failure

Journal Article · · SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Drilling Engineering; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/20058-PA· OSTI ID:5152991
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  1. Chevron Oil Field Research Co. (US)

This paper describes the influence of reservoir compaction and surface subsidence on oil well casing damage, including compression, buckling, shear, and bending failure mechanisms. Casing damage from shear stresses within the overburden is identified as a primary failure mode for many reservoir conditions. This is consistent with several field observations.

OSTI ID:
5152991
Journal Information:
SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Drilling Engineering; (United States), Journal Name: SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Drilling Engineering; (United States) Vol. 7:2; ISSN 0885-9744; ISSN SDENE
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English