Well, this is the question: Was it a good or bad cement job? The final answer will depend on the objectives of the job. We ask ourselves, were they met? In most cases, additional information is required, like a cement evaluation log, a pressure test or even further data during the well’s completion. However, some immediate […]
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 […]
Wiper Plugs – Why Don’t They Always Bump?
Everybody knows why bumping the top of wiper plugs at the end of the displacement is an essential element of each successful primary cement job. It ensures only the shoe track is left with cement, and; It allows the pressure testing of the casing. First of all, a couple of questions for you: What is […]
Importance of a Pre Job Cementing Check
Introduction This page contains a pre-job cementing check that you’re welcome to copy and implement into your own process. During my first years in the industry, I quickly realized the importance of proper planning and preparation before a cementing operation. For such an important, short and intense task, being ready and organized is the most […]
Choosing the Right People for Cementing Engineering Services
It’s been a tough couple of years… After all the time I’ve spent in this challenging industry providing cementing engineering services, the last few years have been incredibly interesting. I know most people consider these previous couple of (2015 – 2016) years probably the worst for the oil industry ever, and if we go by […]
KEY ELEMENTS OF A SUCCESFUL CEMENT JOB
Overview Depending on who explains it to you, there can be several possible ‘key elements’ to get a successful cement job in place. Some people would emphasize the design. Others would prioritize the execution aspects instead. In my case, I like to think that a successful cement job can only be achieved by a combination […]
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