Search results
Results From The WOW.Com Content Network
Extended Reach Drilling (ERD) is directional drilling of very long non-vertical wells. The aims of ERD are: a) to reach a larger area from one surface drilling location, and b) to keep a well in a reservoir for a longer distance in order to maximize its productivity and drainage capability.
AADE – American Association of Drilling Engineers [1] AAPG – American Association of Petroleum Geologists [2] AAPL – American Association of Professional Landmen; AAODC – American Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors (obsolete; superseded by IADC) AAV – Annulus access valve; ABAN – Abandonment, (also as AB and ABD and ABND)
In conventional vertical wells, this coincides with the true vertical depth, but in directional or horizontal wells, especially those using extended reach drilling, the two can deviate greatly. For example, at the time of writing (2012) a borehole in Odoptu field, Sakhalin-I , has the greatest measured depth of any borehole at 12,345 m, but ...
Drilling technology is the application of technology for the purpose of drilling. ... Extended reach drilling; F. Flame jet drill; Flow line; Flow show; FlowTex; G ...
The wreckage of the small plane that went missing flying over Alaska was found Friday on sea ice — with all 10 on board dead, authorities said. Coast Guard spokesperson Mike Salerno said rescue ...
AOL latest headlines, entertainment, sports, articles for business, health and world news.
4. Don’t Overfill The Jars. I know it’s tempting to pack as much as you can into each jar so there’s more goodness to enjoy later, but it’s important to leave a little bit of space at the ...
The development of Hibernia involves a considerable amount of drilling services. As of January 1, 2007, over 50 development wells have been successfully drilled from the platform, including a Canadian record "extended reach drilling" well. [4]