Buoyancy Technology Used to Successfully Install Casing in Argentina's Longest Extended Reach Slim Well Pad
C. Bahl,
W. Tait,
S. Garcia
et al.
Abstract:The main objective of this paper is to summarize and present the results of extended reach casing installations in the Vaca Muerta basin in Argentina. The wellbores used as case studies in this paper had lateral lengths up to 4250m and includes the longest lateral cased in the Vaca Muerta region. A discussion of the operational parameters, placement philosophies and a risk assessment will be covered.
A glass disc flotation collar was installed as part of the casing string. This device traps air … Show more
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