Skip to main content
U.S. Department of Energy
Office of Scientific and Technical Information

Arctic well completion. Part 3. Here's what to consider when cementing permafrost

Journal Article · · World Oil; (United States)
OSTI ID:7127061
Positioned between the permafrost and casing, Arctic well cements must hydrate and set at subfreezing temperatures and not degrade as a result of freeze-thaw cycling during the lifetime of the well. Additionally, these cements must gain sufficient strength to support the compressive and tensile loads generated by thaw subsidence and freezeback. Gypsum-portland blends and high-alumina cements are suitable for Arctic use if implaced by the special field procedures developed by North American operators for completing Arctic wells.
OSTI ID:
7127061
Journal Information:
World Oil; (United States), Journal Name: World Oil; (United States) Vol. 185; ISSN WOOIA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

Similar Records

Here's what to consider when cementing permafrost
Journal Article · Wed Nov 30 23:00:00 EST 1977 · World Oil; (United States) · OSTI ID:5361498

Arctic well completion. Part 1. How permafrost thaw/freeze creates wellbore loading
Journal Article · Sat Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1977 · World Oil; (United States) · OSTI ID:6956205

Arctic well completion. Part 4. Logging, coring and testing for permafrost evaluation
Journal Article · Sat Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1977 · World Oil; (United States) · OSTI ID:6956211