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New relief well technology is improving blowout control

Journal Article · · World Oil; (United States)
OSTI ID:6736751
The success rate of killing blowouts with a single relief well has been significantly enhanced in recent years. Among new technological developments primarily responsible for these better results are innovations in downhole tools used to locate blowout wellbores and steer relief wells to optimum bottomhole locations.
Research Organization:
O'Brien-Goins-Simpson and Associates Inc., Houston, TX
OSTI ID:
6736751
Journal Information:
World Oil; (United States), Journal Name: World Oil; (United States) Vol. 197:7; ISSN WOOIA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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