Shale oil drilling has become one of the most significant changes in the global energy field during the last few decades. I mean, the pace of its expansion has kind of reshaped energy markets worldwide, and it also pushed oil and gas companies to change their strategies, fairly quickly. Still, shale oil drilling is not a…
Today, well intervention using coiled tubing (CT) is a necessary element in any field development. Coiled tubing units provide operators with cost-effective tools for live-well intervention without the necessity to kill the formation. At the same time, this efficiency is accompanied by the reality that is very hard to underestimate: coiled tubing operations represent one of…
A turnkey training solution for frontline drilling personnel — from simulation hardware to cloud-based digital management. Background The Employee Training Center of Western Drilling Company serves as a key training base for frontline employees, focusing on skill enhancement and operational competency. To further strengthen its training capacity and service capabilities, the center underwent a comprehensive…
Client Overview King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), located in Saudi Arabia, is one of the world‘s leading institutions in petroleum engineering and mineral resources education. Recognized globally for its rigorous academic programs and cutting-edge research, KFUPM has long been at the forefront of preparing engineers to meet the complex challenges of the…
Cementing is one of the most important operations during the drilling of oil and gas wells. It maintains the integrity, safety, and efficiency of the wells throughout their operational life. Cementing is performed by positioning the cement slurry between the casing and the wellbore, which secures the casing, prevents fluid migration, and protects the well….