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OILFIELDTECHNOLOGY
SEPTEMBER 2016
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EXPLORATION
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DRILLING
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PRODUCTION
SEPTEMBER 2016
EXPLORATION | DRILLING | PRODUCTION
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Contents
September 2016
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World news
10
Investing in innovation
George Sarraf, Anil Pandey and Dr. Yahya Anouti, Strategy&,
explain how Middle East NOCs can become innovators.
15
Turn and face the strain
Adam Baig, Lindsay Smith-Boughner, and Mike Preiksaitis,
ESG Solutions, describe how to characterise the stress and
strain state in unconventional reservoirs with microseismicity.
21
The benefits of bypass tools
Mike Churchill, Churchill Drilling Tools, UK, examines a new
multi-cycle circulating sub designed to deliver faster and more
reliable bypass than traditional ball activated tools.
25
Drilling in the digital age
Doug Greening and Ryan Graham, TESCO Corporation, review
a new suite of software designed to significantly enhance the
efficiency of drilling programmes.
29
Combatting ECD challenges
Sanzhar Zharkeshov, Merlin ERD Limited, UK, explains the
need for ECD management in extended reach wells.
35
Operating with acoustics
Andy Hawthorn, XACT Downhole Telemetry Inc, USA, explains
how acoustic telemetry can provide real time downhole data
– increasing efficiency and reducing risk in completion and
cementing operations.
39
Dealing with deepwater
Cliff Berry, Centek Group, UK, outlines the benefits of casing
centralisation in deepwater wells.
43
A helping hand for hydraulic fracturing
Duncan Harper, Tendeka, explains how new hydraulic
fracturing systems can help operators keep ahead of low oil
prices.
47
Predicting silicate scaling challenges
Dr. Anton Kaiser and Dr. Jonathan Wylde, Clariant Oil Services,
suggest ways in which to minimise the impact of scale
deposition in EOR operations.
51
Deploying DTS downhole
Scott Sherman, Trican Well Service, Canada, examines the
use of distributed temperature sensing (DTS) in downhole
applications.
57
Coordinating communications technology
Tore Morten Olsen, Marlink, and Terje Gjerde,
Simon Møkster Shipping, discuss evolving flexibility in
maritime communications.
61
Recruitment challenges in MENA
Jon France, Petroplan, UK, explains how recruitment activity
is adapting in order to select the most talented individuals for
the oil and gas industry.
