By Andrew Corrigan, Product Line Manager - TRS Key to operational and well integrity, tubular running services (TRS) are a critical part of the oil and gas drilling process. Historically associated with significant safety and non-productive time…
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Both equipment and competence were put to the ultimate test when Odfjell Well Services faced their heaviest casing string in Romania so…
I often get requests for different tools from the end users, but they are almost never aware of the tool condition on delivery. A little attention to…
The days of specially designed equipment to take care of demanding tubular handling, like prod risers, are over. Clients now get the benefit of using…
Is it possible to drill a top hole to 42" in one run if the template is 38"? Here is the story of three parties putting their expertise together to…
What question would you rather ask: –Where can I find the comments on connection #254, or –Why is there a higher torque on the connection you just…
With large OD Completion assemblies and big, thick control lines going through the rotary, advanced completions often mean heavy, repetitive work and…
It is widely known that the drilling fluid´s primary function is to keep well control and prevent an influx of formation fluid to the well…
Christmas is coming, and 2016 is will soon be history. It has been an excellent year on The Well Blog thanks to you faithful readers out there…
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Oil wells nowadays get longer because the equipment is so much better. Old wells are lengthened and new wells penetrate reservoirs as deep as 11000…
Let's say you have 4000 meters of casing in place. You run the pressure tests, and your numbers are just not right. You go through the procedures…
Being a casing operator is so much more than being able to handle the tools. As a TRS Technician you need a wide understanding of…