Using right selection criteria key to successful slim-well designs with solid expandables

摘要

ECONOMIC FACTORS drive every aspect of the oil and gas industry. Operators are emphatic about maximizing the production potential of past, present and future wells. The adage of working smarter rather than harder is reflected in the benefits of using a slim-well wellbore design. Wells that are "slimmed" using solid expandable technology offer savings across the entire drilling process - from increased rate of penetration (ROP) to reduction in tangibles and consumables. Slimmer wells also can significantly reduce the environmental impact of a drilling operation. Additionally, these systems can help operators reach reserves that were previously unattainable.