Shallow Water Flow Planning and Operations: Titan No. 1 Exploration Well, Deepwater Gulf of Mexico

摘要

Shallow water flows (SWF) form overpressured aquifers have been a persistent problem in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico (GOM) and can create significant financial and operational risks for exploration and development drilling programs. For the GOM, SWF intervals typically occur between 300 nd 2,500 ft below Mudline (BML) and in water depths greater than 1,500 ft. If left Unchecked, the disturbance for the water flow can cause loss of Soil strength surrounding the wellbore, thereby compromising the Structural integrity of the well. In industry, extreme cases have led To collapsed casing and/or total loss of wellbores.