Industry
Highlight:
Know Where Your Wells Are Perforated?
Packer or BP Depths?
One point made in the article referenced in the PTTC Highlight
(below) is practical field wisdom. This article in World Oil,
developed by Teddy Pledger of Agape Inc, highlights an issue of
interest to anyone looking at a problem or under-producing well. The
author's sage advice—always ask the question: How would this well
perform if the perforations were 5, or 10 or 15 ft higher than shown
in the well record? It just might be the creep issue that the
article focuses on.
DOE Highlight:
Dynamic Tubular Systems Inc. Develops
Small-Diameter Expandable Wellbore Casing in DOE-Supported Project
In a DOE-supported
"Microhole Technology" project,
Dynamic Tubular Systems Inc.
has successfully developed an expandable small-diameter
wellbore casing, working economically in boreholes with diameters
smaller than 4½ inches. This capability could extend the reach of
traditional telescoping wellbore designs. Existing technology has
limitations with extrusion (expansion) in small-diameter holes. A
great advantage, since cementing is often problematic in small
holes, is that the expandable casing can be controlled to create a
high-pressure mechanical seal. Development of the expandable casing
progressed from initial concept to demonstration in just 2 years.
PTTC Highlight:
Full Slate Of Technologies, Vital for New Frontiers,
Legacy Production
In an article invited by The American Oil & Gas Reporter (January 2008),
PTTC identified technologies and issues of interest to two groups of
producers—the group that is drilling all the wells in the current resource plays
and those providing "tender loving care" to marginal wells. Insights came from
those attending PTTC workshops, feedback about Knowledge Center priorities,
recent workshop topics, some sage advisers and personal observations by authors
Lance Cole and Chairman Gene Ames III. In the broadest sense, the article
provides a preview of areas where PTTC will focus near-term efforts. Those
reading the article are encouraged to offer their technology insights to Lance
Cole (lcole@pttc.org).
There can never be too much feedback.
Trivia Question: What Oklahoma oil
boom town became known as "the wickedest city in the world?" What
lawman came riding to the rescue?
Trivia Answer:
