Weatherford: Sells Surface Logging to Excellence Logging for $50 million in Cash
Weatherford International plc today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its surface data logging business to Excellence Logging for $50 million in cash. As part of the agreement, Weatherford will sell all of its surface data logging equipment, technology and associated contracts and will transfer the related personnel to …
NNTC Research & Development Center: Integrated LWD, Mud Logging and Geomechanical Surveys While Drilling in the Nizhnevartovsk District
This article presents the study of an integrated approach to drilling process management with the aim to optimize and reduce well construction time. It demonstrates successful integration of well construction design and technology aspects. The described experience is unique for Russian companies and based mostly on Russian techniques. Introduction Nowadays …
Rosneft: Enhancing Oil Production in Mature Fields Through the Use of Mud Logging in Horizontal Wells
R. R. Minikeev, OOO “Petroviser” D. E. Golubkov, OAO “NK Rosneft” Introduction The main aim of the oil industry, at present, is to increase operational efficiency and increase production in mature fields. One way to achieve this is to drill lateral and horizontal wells and to combine this with the …