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March 2008
Memory-based tool records more data with improved durability

While traditional real-time tools tend to use crystal-based sensors to accurately measure pressure and temperature downhole, a new memory-based tool uses improved strain-gauge technology that measures more downhole parameters with high accuracy and more durability.


Features
Coiled Tubing Operations
CT meets new challenges

Unconventional reservoirs, multilateral wells, horizontal wells and mature fields pose new challenges for long-established coiled tubing (CT) technologies.

Fluidic oscillation enhances CT interventions

Fine tuned fluidic oscillation helps increase and extend production in declining wells.coiled tubing (CT) technologies.
Memory-based tool records more data with improved durability

While traditional real-time tools tend to use crystal-based sensors to accurately measure pressure and temperature downhole, a new memory-based tool uses improved strain-gauge technology that measures more downhole parameters with high accuracy and more durability.
CT operational flexibility improved

An innovative tool brings added flexibility to coiled tubing operations, particularly in remote locations or offshore facilities with limited lifting capabilities.
Extend the reach of flow line remediation

Unique jetting technology is capable of achieving distances far beyond the reach of conventional coiled tubing (CT).
ELECTROMAGNETICS
The potential of CSEM technology

Controlled-source electromagnetic (CSEM) technology for marine hydrocarbon exploration shows a huge potential. But this potential can only be reached by a combination of an integrated approach and a solid knowledge of how to handle the new technology.

CSEM-Revolution or evolution

Using CSEM in conjunction with imaging and inversion methods will help determine rock and fluid properties and changes in these properties over time.
The case for multitransient EM

Multitransient electromagnetics provides a new tool for subsurface imaging.
Shell finds new use for EM

Study reveals a new method to distinguish geological scenarios in a very high-cost drilling environment, which has the potential to achieve significant project savings.
Stimulation
Simultaneous fracturing takes off

Enormous multiwell fracs maximize exposure to shale reservoirs, achieving more production, sooner.

Viscometer expands frac-fluid evaluation

A proppant viscometer measures resistance to solids settling in proppant-rich frac fluids.
Microseismic maps Chinese horizontal

Analysis of fracture path leads to more effective stimulation placement.
Optimization improves acid coverage

Pumping schedule gets acid past damaged zones and generates wormholes.
Jets promote single-stage fracturing

A new stimulation service provides a fast, accurate way to perforate and hydraulically fracture multiple zones on a single trip.
Unconventional Gas-Shale
Finding the sweet spot

Multicomponent seismic technology can improve the economic success of tight gas exploration and production.

Fracture solutions unlock US gas shale plays

Fracture identification combined with reservoir modeling enables optimal drilling decisions in hot US gas shale plays.
Cores, tools unlock shale reservoirs

Log and seismic calibration and core-based simulations are revealing reservoir secrets with growing clarity, while composite plugs are helping to improve recovery.
 
Digital Oil Field
Graphics on a grand scale

A powerful new clustered solution from Scalable Graphics provides immense scalability for Paradigm’s GOCAD software.

Exploration
Whiz-bang computing

The way processing power has been ramping up, even Mr. Moore would have trouble keeping pace.

Well Construction
What your customers are thinking about

If you’re a drilling contractor, you’re dealing with customers with a lot on their minds. Knowing what they’re thinking may help you maintain and grow successful relationships.

Production Optimization
The only thing constant is change

It is hard to imagine a Houston freeway without Escalades, Explorers, and super sized Dodge trucks, but SUVs and duel-axle pickup trucks could become things of the past if the trend toward hybrid and electrically powered cars picks up.

Tech Trends
Li-ion batteries expand horizon for MWD tool design

 

Smaller and lighter rechargeable batteries have the potential to revolutionize measurement-while-drilling (MWD) tool design and simplify rig operations.

Designing for efficiency

High day rates are pushing operators toward rigs with greater efficiency.

As I See It
To drill or not to drill

A compelling argument comes in the form of a new report issued by the United States Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory.

News & Analysis
News and Analysis

March exploration news and analysis.

Management Report
Take charge of company improvements

 

Asset operating integrity programs that work depend on commitment and support.

Oilfield History
Evolution of the Barnett Shale play

Perseverance paid off for Mitchell Energy and others, taking the Barnett from a disappointment to a barn-burner.

Another Perspective
I’ve got an oilpatch education

It’s customary when a magazine editor retires to gnaw on the details of the past 20 years and spit them out as an autobiography with little relevance to the remaining members of mankind.

Activity Spotlight
Deepwater Mexico shows promise

A planned play development program results in high-potential for reserve additions.

Microseismic maps Chinese horizontal

Analysis of fracture path leads to more effective stimulation placement.

On The Move
On the Move

Who's going where in the upstream sector.

The Last Word
Pine or Oak?

I have decided to build an 84 ft wooden cable tool rig just like the one Grandpa used to have.