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 International Drilling Conference and Exhibition 2023  SPE/IADC International Drilling Conference and Exhibition
  4-6 March 2025 | Forum Expo, Stavanger, Norway

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Leading and New Tech 2

Thursday, 6 March
Room 4
Technical Session
In the ever-evolving field of oil and gas, innovative technologies are continuously being developed to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness. The following abstracts highlight groundbreaking advancements in well construction, surveillance, and subsea operations:
  1. Floating Drift Technology Introduction To Improve Completion String Integrity, Operational Safety And Cost Performance: This paper introduces a floating drift technology designed to ensure the dimensional conformance of completion strings, reduce non-productive time (NPT), and enhance operational safety and cost performance during well construction. Field trials demonstrated significant rig time savings and minimized risks associated with slickline drifting.
  2. Pre-abandonment De-risking Using Fibreline: This study focuses on using disposable fibre optic technology for well surveillance in an oilfield in the Danish sector of the North Sea, set for decommissioning in the next 5-8 years. The technology effectively identified well integrity issues with minimal operational footprint, allowing for continued production operations.
  3. Slot Recovery Based On 3D Dubins Curve Method: This paper discusses the use of the 3D Dubins curve method to optimize well trajectories for slot recovery, enhancing oil recovery by drilling sidetracks from existing wells to new reservoir locations. The method demonstrated computational efficiency and flexibility, showing promise for future use in autonomous steerable drilling systems.
  4. Successful Utilization Of Floatation Collar Tool To Reduce Drag Force And Enhance Running Completion In Unconventional Long Lateral Wells: This paper highlights the use of a floatation collar tool to address extreme drag and buckling risks in unconventional wells with long laterals. The tool significantly increased the probability of reaching target depth in challenging wells, reducing running time and costs.
  5. Implementation Of eVXT At Equinor’s Fram South Project: The Fram South project is the first Equinor initiative to use electrically controlled subsea X-mas trees (eVXT), aiming to enhance efficiency and safety in subsea operations. The paper details Equinor’s comprehensive approach and the benefits of AES systems, supported by observations from eVXT testing.
These abstracts collectively showcase the industry’s commitment to innovation and continuous improvement in various aspects of oil and gas operations.
 
Chairperson
Pedro Saldungaray - CARBO Ceramics, Inc.
Svein-tore Brundtland - ConocoPhillips Norge
  • 0130-0155 223767
    Floating Drift Technology Introduction To Improve Completion String Integrity, Operational Safety And Cost Performance
    N. Franco, M. Corona, SLB; D. Bomersbach, E. Marchand, C. Watkins, D2 Oil Tools
  • 0155-0220 223768
    Pre-abandonment De Risking Using Fibreline
    G. McWilliam, TotalEnergies; A. Green, Well-SENSE Technology
  • 0220-0245 223783
    Slot Recovery Based On The 3d Dubins Curve Method
    H. Liu, Norwegian University of Science & Technology; B.S. Aadnøy, University of Stavanger; T. Gjersvik, Norwegian University of Science & Technology; E. Kaarstad, THREE60 Energy Group; B. Krossnes, Var Energi
  • Alternate 223776
    Successful Utilization Of Floatation Collar Tool To Reduce Drag Force And Enhance Running Completion In Unconventional Long Lateral Wells
    H. Almomen, Y. Alkhaldi, Saudi Aramco; A. Alkwiter, NOV Completion & Production Solutions
  • Alternate 223796
    Implementation Of Evxt At Equinor's Fram South Project
    T.G. Wernø, Equinor
  • Alternate 223790
    Simplification Of Subsea Tubing Hanger Installation
    S.H. Nilsen, Equinor