Oil Well
Well Spacing - Challenges and Opportunities
Government regulations are stringent on well spacing, as the key objective of well spacing is to achieve maximum individual well...
Dry Hole Explained in 6 Common Questions and Answers
A dry hole is a term used to refer to any well that does not contain oil or natural gas in quantities sufficient enough to pay for the cost...
The Numerous Functions of the Drilling Fluid
The drilling fluid faces a risk of contamination each time it embarks on its journey downhole. All these tend to change the properties of...
Unlocking Unconventional Energy Potential Through Hydraulic Fracturing
Fracking is projected as a menace despite proving its worth as an excellent drilling technique to increase shale production. In this...
Artificial Lift: When is it Needed?
No matter how much initial energy the reservoir has, there will come a point where the reservoir pressure drops to where the well dies....
Three Types of Oil Reservoirs
Understanding the kind of oil reservoir we are dealing with helps us make the best decisions to efficiently produce the hydrocarbons in the...
Understanding Reservoir Drive Mechanisms
Any method of recovery must recognize the rock and fluid properties and available drive mechanisms present in the reservoir. As we search...
Coiled Tubing: The Ultimate Solution
Coiled tubing, a continuous length of small diameter steel pipe with a diameter of about 0.75 to 4.5 inches, is coiled or spun in a reel...