Slimhole Drilling

What is Slimhole Drilling

Although conventional oil and gas drilling methods remain prevalent, slimhole drilling is gaining traction due to its cost-reduction benefits. As new unconventional reservoirs are being explored these days, as well as…
Drilling Fluids

Drilling Fluid Engineering for HTHP Wells

Drilling high-temperature and high-pressure (HTHP) wells comes with an array of unique technical challenges that require innovative engineering solutions. Among these, the design and management of the drilling fluids is one of the…
hydraulic fractures

Innovations in Hydraulic Fracturing for Tight Oil and Shale Gas

Hydraulic fracturing is commonly referred to as fracking, has changed the global energy landscape through the ability to extract tight oil and shale gas resources previously thought to be uneconomic to extract. By improving the permeability…
Workover Operations

Common Reasons for Performing Workover Operations

Workover operations sit at the heart of every oil and gas well’s life. They give crews a chance to fix trouble spots and keep output flowing. Tubing swaps, cleanouts, gear upgrades-…
Artificial Lift in Oil and Gas

How to Optimize Artificial Lift Systems

Artificial lift systems are significant in the oil and gas sector, especially in wells that are old or have low-pressure reservoirs in which the natural energy source is not enough to propel…
Snubbing simulator with VR technology

Advancements in Well Control Simulators

Oil and gas are in high-risk environments where even a slight mistake in well control can result in catastrophic blowouts, destruction to the environment, and even human injuries. As exploration progresses to deeper, more…
Digital Oilfield

How Digital Oilfields are Changing Oil & Gas Jobs

The oil and gas industry is currently experiencing a profound transformation due to digital technologies, with digital oilfields that combine IoT, AI, big data analytics, and automation creating significant disruption…