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Proven performance: tubular running services optimise safety and efficiency

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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Rig Supervisor: How do you know your Tubular Running Services crew is competent?

Our Service Supervisors understand the significance of having a skilled and competent TRS (Tubular Running Services) crew. An experienced casing crew…

Classification versus strength of drill pipe

A question we're sometimes asked is: Why is drill pipe classified as “Premium” once it has been in the hole, and why is it all of a sudden 20%…

The Well Blog's top 10 blog posts of 2015

Christmas has come to a close, the presents have all been opened, and the years nearly over... and what a great year it’s been for The Well Blog.…

Casing Hanger Make Up with CRT

I have previously written about Top Drive Casing Running and the benefits of this method. However, it has a couple of downsides. I will touch upon one…

Well control: It's all about knowing who your friends are

We may call them the three defenders of the wellbore: The mud, the casing and the BOP. They all play a vital part in every project. Each one covering…

A brief overview of drilling equipment standards

In the past we didn't think it was possible to drill in some of the arduous environments we are now working in. Because of these conditions, high…

Tonne vs ton when specifying handling equipment capacities & weights

Quite frequently we have customers asking us for handling equipment that is weighed in metric tonnes. The trouble is, almost all commercially…

Efficient tubular running with automated slips lifter and safety clamp

Long sections of flush joint tubular require your crew to set slips and mount the safety clamp throughout the whole string. In completion, for…

Understanding the inspection process for drilling tubulars

A thorough inspection process of drilling tubulars is required to be sure they meet the criteria for the job and is vital…

How kelly-valves (drill stem valves) are maintained and serviced

The kelly-valve is a type of drill stem valve  used to prevent flow out of the drill pipe if a kick should occur during a tripping operation. In…

Drilling jar placement: How to get it right!

The drilling jar is the driller’s best friend. Just like a dog will drag its passed out owner out of danger, the drilling jar will help you if…

The “anatomy” of casing drilling bits (L2)

The idea of using drillable bits on casing strings for CwD applications is a great one as long as you choose the correct bit for your job. These are…

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