Implementing a flexible MPD approach in Vaca Muerta

摘要

As activity in the Vaca Muerta Basin continues, operators should consider MPD for all wells. The Vaca Muerta Basin is a prolific basin considered by many to be the next large shale play globally. As of 2018, the operators there collectively were producing about 160,000 boe/d, and activity is expected to continue, primarily in greenfield blocks with a focus on horizontal wells. Despite current instability in the country due to the political environment and soaring inflation, the Vaca Muerta Basin remains a promising development for both national and international oil companies alike.