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(5 days)
For: Drilling engineers, completion engineers, rig supervisors, field
supervisors, toolpushers, operations superintendents, managers, geologists,
consultants, research and service company personnel
Learn how to get past that
costly heaving shale section! You discover how to lick a commonly occurring
problem in oilfield drilling and completion operations in every corner of the
world—“destability” of formation clays caused by our drilling, completion
and production operations. These problems show up under a variety of names, such
as: heaving or sloughing shales; running or spalling shales; swelling clays;
plugging particles; fines migration; solids buildup; or mud making shales. Find
out how clays react under various oilfield operational environments. Then find
out how, when and where to apply the right techniques to mitigate these
problems. Discuss why the past practices didn't work! Acquire the skill to make
effective decisions, based on the economics of the situation, in choosing
drilling fluid types and other treatments. You learn with many specific examples
and experiences to back up principles and techniques discussed.
Class participation is
encouraged and expected from participants with specific problems relating to
shale and clay stability. Bring yours!
Major Topics Covered:
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Key Principles
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Mitigation Techniques
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Field Practices
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Economics
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