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Pushing the limits for extended reach drilling: New world record from platform Statfjord C, well C2

Journal Article · · SPE Drilling and Completion
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/26350-PA· OSTI ID:93061
Well 33/9-C2 with its horizontal reach of 7290 m is a new world record in extended-reach drilling. The well was drilled from the Statfjord C platform in the North Sea, Norwegian sector, and has a total length of 8761 m MD. this paper will describe the planning techniques used, with focus on coping with limitations in equipment and formation. It will also present a case history of the drilling operations including operational experience gained and comparisons between simulated drilling parameters and field data.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
93061
Journal Information:
SPE Drilling and Completion, Journal Name: SPE Drilling and Completion Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 10; ISSN 1064-6671; ISSN SDCOE5
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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