Good practice pays off for Esso Malaysia

Journal Article · Mon Jan 08 04:00:00 EST 1979 · Oil Gas J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5956331

Moore, III, W D

Rigorous application of current drilling and producing technology is the key to successful operations for Esso Production Malaysia Inc. (EPMI). Production drilling in Pulai, Tapis, and Bekok fields in Esso's contract area off peninsular Malaysia has met the challenge of necessarily tight drilling control. Problems experienced during the early drilling phase are being eliminated or greatly reduced by consistent application of existing technology and operating practices. The problems, which are a result of the particular geology of the area, include (1) very tight direction control with no tolerance for misses; (2) long reach-out, 5000 to 6000 ft at angles up to 60; (3) sloughing shale which plagued straight-hole exploratory efforts; (4) stuck pipe, torque, and drag in soft formation; (5) the risk of shallow abnormal pressures; and (6) and an oil reservoir requiring very close control of both gas and water contacts. The solution to each of these challenges requires application of the best existing technology and good operating practice as conscientiously as possible. Consistency is the key to success.

• OSTI ID: 5956331
• Journal Information: Oil Gas J.; (United States), Journal Name: Oil Gas J.; (United States) Vol. 77:2; ISSN OIGJA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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