Extensive testing drives success in first dual-gradient well

The dual-gradient SubSea MudLift Drilling (SMD) system will be used in 4,000-10,000 ft water depth but the prototype system was installed on the test rig "Ocean New Era" to drill a test well in 910 ft water depth. The project is being run by a joint industry partnership. This article provi...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Offshore (Conroe, Tex.) Tex.), 2002-03, Vol.62 (3), p.57-108
Hauptverfasser:	EGGEMEYER, J.C, AKINS, M.E, BRAINARD, R.R, PETERMAN, C.P, SCAVONE, L.J, THETHI, K.S, JUDGE, R.A
Format:	Magazinearticle
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Applied sciences Crude oil, natural gas and petroleum products Energy Exact sciences and technology Fuels Offshore drilling and production Prospecting and production of crude oil, natural gas, oil shales and tar sands
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Zusammenfassung:	The dual-gradient SubSea MudLift Drilling (SMD) system will be used in 4,000-10,000 ft water depth but the prototype system was installed on the test rig "Ocean New Era" to drill a test well in 910 ft water depth. The project is being run by a joint industry partnership. This article provides the background to the project and details of the test are included. (Abstract quotes from original text)
ISSN:	0030-0608 2688-3295