Mitigating lost circulation: A numerical assessment of wellbore strengthening
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DOI: 10.1016/j.petrol.2017.07.052
Abstract: Abstract Drilling in complex geological settings often possesses significant risk for unplanned events that could potentially impede already cost-demanding operations. Lost circulation, a major challenge in well construction, refers to the loss of drilling fluid… read more here.
Keywords: wellbore strengthening; fracture; fracture sealing; lost circulation ... See more keywords
Methodology for quantitative prediction of fracture sealing with a case study of the lower Cambrian Niutitang Formation in the Cen'gong block in South China
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DOI: 10.1016/j.petrol.2017.10.046
Abstract: Abstract Industrial levels of shale gas have been produced from the Niutitang Formation in the lower Cambrian of the Cen'gong block, South China. The practice of exploration and development of shale gas in the Cen'gong… read more here.
Keywords: methodology; cen gong; gong block; fracture sealing ... See more keywords