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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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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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…
The crushing factor is the weight of the casing string in relation to the yield strength of the pipe. It suggests that you need more area of impact…
What do you do when you run into a casing connection that is impossible to break out? Do you send a man into the red zone with a reciprocator saw…
I care about the string. At least, I did when was in charge of it. The solid grip of the elevator around the box felt comforting. No one could ever…
The experienced oil worker will find this rather obvious, but it is never an option to cut corners when it's talk about protecting the casing tubular.…
If you were guaranteed to save 30 hours rig time by investing NOK 250.000 extra - would you do it? Well, someone did and they saved close to NOK 3…
Most clients send their equipment on shore to get it inspected and maintained. Is this because of old habits, the nature of the business, or are there…