Following my CemPRO+ review post a little more than a two years ago, I have broadened my knowledge of this cementing application, not only providing engineering and post-job analysis to my customers but also and during some time, actively designing cement jobs in an on-going busy operation. Furthermore, I even found myself in the middle […]
Come on! move it! push it! … Too late, it’s gelled up! …
Now, please let me tell you more about Cement gelation Why this post? Over a month ago, someone requested some insights about Primary and Secondary cement gelation. Two or three answers were provided, which I think were enough to have a good idea on the topic. However, to be honest, I could not stop thinking […]
Highly deviated or Horizontal well section abandonment?
I have to be honest, it is only recently that I had the opportunity to place frequent cement plugs in such conditions and purpose. Yes, I did those only occasionally before … However, “Frequency” is important, and beside what everybody knows (so-called best practices) Frequency is how the significance of all the variables can be […]
Successful Well Cementing
The case of unawareness Vs. understanding What are the consequences of knowing the outcome of your cement job? Most people would say, that knowing the outcome allows the connection of execution and design with job model and assumptions — the path of perfection. Just to clarify, knowing the cement bond is just part of the […]
In need of Cementing Engineering Training?
Recently, someone asked me about cementing engineering training schools by an employee of a regional cementing company. This person was aspiring towards a position as a senior cementing engineer. The rise of regional companies The interest from this cementing company employee was not the first time I have received a similar question. They are becoming […]
LCM EQUIPMENT (THROUGH FLOAT)
Using LCM through float equipment before cementing In some cases, we can see losses while running the casing or circulating before cementing. These losses open up the alternative to pump a Loss Circulation Material (LCM) pill as a possible mitigation to lower the losses ahead of the cement job. However, based on experience with float LCM equipment, the […]
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