09/05/2019
Ultradeepwater wells are commonly characterized by their narrow margins between pore and fracture gradients. In these wells, even a small variation in pressure profile may lead to severe operational issues. Read the full article from JPT describing the Continuous-Circulation Technique in Deepwater Wells: https://www.spe.org/en/jpt/jpt-article-detail/?art=5177
09/05/2019
Wells drilled offshore Sabah, East Malaysia, using conventional open wellbore technology, have experienced well control events and significant NPT. Problems encountered included kicks, stuck pipe, and lost mud circulation. Read the full article from World Oil explaining how MPD and Non Stop Driller Continuous-Circulation technology was used to overcome Deepwater challenges: https://www.worldoil.com/magazine/2017/april-2017/special-focus/mpd-and-continuous-circulation-technology-overcome-deepwater-challenges
