By Ian Low, Product Line Manager - Wellbore CleaningAt Odfjell Technology, we understand the critical role of maintaining the highest standards for offshore equipment in ensuring the safety, efficiency and longevity of offshore operations. This is…
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As oil companies started to drill deeper, faster and in more demanding environments, the need for enhanced torsional strength arose. Engineers started…
The concept of drilling and casing the hole in the same time is, of course, valuable by combining two time consuming processes. So how is it…
How do you know that all the debris is removed from the well? Bottom line, it is very difficult to ensure that all debris has been removed from the…
How do you minimize drill string wear & tear during transportation and drill floor handling? In this blog post I discuss three important…
The battle against time is a constant challenge for all of us, and it influences all parts of the drilling process. New technology and improvements in…
The use of magnets has proven to be a simple, cheap and effective way of removing metal debris from a well. Every WBCU operation should include…
Drill pipe tool joints are tough as steel, but before you send them down hole, be sure they have the proper protection. Hardbanding does the job…
If you think make-up is all about reading graphs on a computer display, this is undoubtedly a blog post you should read carefully. To master the…
With increased well costs, particularly in deepwater wells, the benefits of combining operations in one trip are too good to ignore. With new advances…
Drill pipe buckling is a nasty thing. When a tubular (casing or drill string) buckles, it can become useless - or worse, it may cause other problems,…
Don't make a too shallow decision based solely on the cost of investment. The following key factors should be taken into considertion when deciding…
When drilling the well and running tubulars, the drilling fluid will have a higher density than the reservoir/formation fluids to prevent any…