Slimhole technology evolution targets cost reductions. Part 1

Journal Article · Thu Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1994 · Petroleum Engineer International; (United States)

OSTI ID:6933834

Shook, A ^[1]; Brunsman, B ^[2]

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1. Maurer Engineering Inc., Houston, TX (United States)
2. Gas Research Inst., Chicago, IL (United States)

Slimhole drilling and completions have shown the potential to significantly reduce costs for tubulars, rigs, location, time, mud, cement, transportation and environmental compliance. US gas wells appear to be well-suited for slimhole application since they are generally not constrained by the need for high-volume artificial lift and most will not be production-restricted by the smaller tubulars. However, both real and perceived limitations to slimhole drilling exist and must be overcome if slimhole techniques are to provide substantial, life-cycle benefits. In 1993, the Gas Research Institute (GRI) funded a team led by Maruer Engineering (MEI) to identify technical barriers to more widespread use of slimhole drilling and completion techniques for US gas wells. This five-part article series is a summary of the results of the study prepared by the MEI team which included Maurer Engineering, slimhole drilling; BJ Services, slimhole cementing and stimulation; Halliburton Energy Services, slimhole logging and perforating; and Baker Oil Tools, slimhole completion and workover tools.

• OSTI ID: 6933834
• Journal Information: Petroleum Engineer International; (United States), Journal Name: Petroleum Engineer International; (United States) Vol. 66:9; ISSN 0164-8322; ISSN PEEID4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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