This is a guide for those who are facing plugging and abandonment challenges of a horizontal or deviated welI. To be honest, it is only recently that I had the opportunity to place frequent cement plugs in such conditions and for good purpose. Yes, I did those only occasionally before … However, “frequency” is important, […]
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 models and assumptions — the path of perfection. To clarify, knowing the cement bond is just part of the “outcome” […]
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: Using it Through Float Before Cementing
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 method. This will then lower the losses ahead of the cement job itself. However, based on my experiences […]
Cement Retarders: Synthetic Vs. Organic
In my experience, bio-based oil well cement retarders do not provide the consistency needed to control thickening time accurately. (This is at least, the case among types of cement used in oil wells). The main reason is that the production of natural organic retarders varies from lot to lot and batch to batch. The problem with organic […]
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 […]
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