Loss circulation challenges This is a short article focusing on one topic: the balanced plug. During my time in Mexico, one of the main challenges That we faced was severe loss circulation. In new wells, due to the presence of fractured carbonates and low formation pressure (LPHT), several actions were usually in place. Examples include […]
Training in Oil Well Cementing
Case: Fogerty Training Solutions (Interview with: Bryan Fogerty) Since the beginning of my website dedicated to Oil Well Cementing, I have been approached continuously by individuals looking for information about certified training. I have delivered several training courses in different areas of Well Cementing while working for previous companies and agencies during my career. I […]
Some guidelines for Cement Plugs
Here are the primary considerations that need to be top of mind when dealing with cement plugs. We think that all the most relevant ones are here, and can serve as a revision checklist. We’d welcome any additional suggestions to add to the page. Use a cementing stinger and cover both the cement and spacer […]
ISO/API Cementing Equipment Standards, RP and TR – Reference Table
The following table is regularly updated. It contains a quick reference for documents about ISO and API cementing equipment and materials standards. This handy reference should save you loads of time compared to sifting through all of the documentation on API cementing equipment and ISO standards. Hope that this post has been helpful to you. […]
Primary Cementing Checklist (Customer)
Before we delve into the primary cementing checklist, imagine that you are the person in charge of well construction operations. It is nighttime, and the company man is resting (contrary to ‘normal’ people, a co-man needs noise to properly rest, because noise means that ‘all is working’). As a junior or night well site leader […]
Cement Slurry Mix Design Decision Tree
The optimal cement slurry mix design principle There is one principle that I have learnt to always keep in mind when talking about designing a cement mix slurry. This principle is easy to remember: ‘the simpler, the better.’ In this context, this means using the lowest amount of additives as is reasonable, and using them […]
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