How Gulf of Mexico operators design and perform sand control

Journal Article · Wed Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1993 · World Oil; (United States)

OSTI ID:5985523

Fahel, R A ^[1]; Brienen, J ^[2]

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1. North Onshore Operations, Dallas, TX (United States)
2. Conoco, Inc., Lafayette, LA (United States)

A variety of gravel packing techniques are used in deep water. There are no standardized offshore procedures, so companies tailor methods based on experience and philosophy. In 1990, Oryx Energy conducted an in-depth study of sand control techniques while preparing for a platform decision. Histories of existing deep-water projects were traced, with special emphasis on sand control. This article presents specific completion equipment, and wellbore preparation, perforating, stimulating and gravel packing techniques used by six companies.

• OSTI ID: 5985523
• Journal Information: World Oil; (United States), Vol. 214:9; ISSN 0043-8790
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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03 NATURAL GAS
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OFFSHORE DRILLING
OFFSHORE OPERATIONS
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