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Review of operational experience drilling wells through an underwater manifold center

Journal Article · · SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Drill. Eng.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/13991-PA· OSTI ID:7229811
Drilling techniques required for such developments as the Shell/Esso Central Cormorant development-which is now more than halfway through its drilling and completion phase-differ substantially from normal drilling practices. These differences are reviewed, and the constraints and procedures required to ensure safe and parallel drilling/completion operations in conjunction with the Underwater Manifold Center (UMC) production are explained. Other areas of experience discussed are the weather influence on operations, deviated drilling from a semisubmersible, rig anchoring, and underwater surveillance.
Research Organization:
Shell U.K. EandP Co.
OSTI ID:
7229811
Journal Information:
SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Drill. Eng.; (United States), Journal Name: SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Drill. Eng.; (United States) Vol. 1:6; ISSN SDENE
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English