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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This is probably the most important part of a casing crew’s job; identifying the pipe and ensuring all equipment and tools are within the specs to…
In a previous blog we have described the significant potential efficiency gain that lies in a fully automated drilling process, by use of intelligent…
Running casing, by its very nature, can be a dangerous occupation with many pitfalls to be aware of. Contrary to popular belief, most accidents are…
You may have heard the saying “You can have 20 years of experience, or 1 year of experience repeated 20 times”. In other words, if someone does…
When running casing, one of the things you always have to keep in mind is keeping the casing string filled with mud.The reason for this is, of course,…
What do you need to consider when calculating the capacity of the Fill-up and circulation tool? I've provided you with this real life example as a…
The hose is gradually losing its position as the preferred method of filling the casing. No wonder when the modern Fill-Up & circulation tools…
A revolution in Wellbore Clean Up as we know it is at hand. OWS is launching a tool designed to withstand the rigors of drilling with the finesse…
The introduction of the FMS (Flush Mounted Spider) has made a step change in Tubular Running Operations. The increased safety on the rig floor is…
The short answer is; Yes! A competent drilling crew can be used to run casing. In this post I'll look at how we assure that the drilling personnel…
There is always a discussion about where to put the most flow, through the bit or through the hole opener. There are as many points of views on this…
It is not science fiction and it is not years ahead of us: The robots are here, they are for real, they are highly intelligent professional drill crew…