Rotary steerable systems in the Gulf of Mexico gain acceptance

Weber et al review Gulf of Mexico (GOM) examples where mud motors and rotary steerable systems have been used under similar conditions (i.e. depth, rig and mud system). The RSS and bit are viewed as one system, because the success of one is directly affected by the other. This investigation compares...

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Published inWorld Oil Vol. 228; no. 4; p. 1
Main Authors WEBER, Amanda, GRAY, Ivor, NEUSCHAEFER, Russ, FRANKS, Dennis, AKINNIRANYE, Goke, THOMAS, Ronald
Format Magazine Article Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Houston, TX Gulf 01.04.2007
Gulf Publishing Co
Subjects
Applied sciences
Cost control
Crude oil, natural gas and petroleum products
Drilling
Energy
Exact sciences and technology
Failure
Fuels
Oilfield equipment & services
Technology
Gulf of Mexico
Standards
Deep water
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Summary:Weber et al review Gulf of Mexico (GOM) examples where mud motors and rotary steerable systems have been used under similar conditions (i.e. depth, rig and mud system). The RSS and bit are viewed as one system, because the success of one is directly affected by the other. This investigation compares Spears' anecdotal statement with industry data to quantify RSS benefits in the GOM.
ISSN:0043-8790
2831-6304