IADC/SPE International Drilling Conference and Exhibition
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New Papers Show Automated, Autonomous Drilling Systems Headed in Right Direction
New case studies highlight how artificial intelligence, advanced hardware, and innovative business models are enabling success in drilling automation.
Q&A With Reelwell: Reelwell CEO Says Wired Pipe’s Moment Has Arrived With North Sea Debut
The Norwegian technology developer is working to strengthen the value case for wired pipe through an upcoming offshore campaign with Vår Energi.
Review of Stuck Pipe Prediction Methods and Future Directions
This comprehensive review of stuck pipe prediction methods focuses on data frequency, approach to variable selection, types of predictive models, interpretability, and performance assessment with the aim of providing improved guidelines for prediction that can be extended to other drilling abnormalities, such as lost circulation and drilling dysfunctions.
Options Reduce Nonproductive Time in Drilling Unconventional Horizontal Wells
This paper highlights nontraditional methods to cure oil-based-mud losses in horizontal wells drilled in unconventional plays.
Cementing and Zonal Isolation-2025
Cementing and zonal isolation remains an important topic to operators and service providers alike. Additionally, an increase in the number of papers with both academic and field-driven content shows that there is no lack of initiative for operators to materially improve on existing methods and technology.
Study Examines Thermal Effects on Drilling Performance in Hot Dry Rock
Evaluate the effect of rapid cooling on the rock-cutting process and incorporates this effect as a component of drilling-performance optimization.
Methodology Prevents Drillstring Fatigue and Failure in Deep Well With Large Shallow Dogleg
A methodology for preventing drillstring fatigue and failure in deep wells with large shallow doglegs.
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IADC/SPE International Drilling Conference and Exhibition
17-19 March 2025 | Galveston, Texas, USA