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JUNE 2005

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New downhole technologies helped develop horizontal thin sand

K. Kelsch, B. Oguntona, P. Butt and E. Ingebrigtsen
New drilling technologies and reservoir management techniques proved their worth in a completion with a 1,200-ft horizontal section in Nigeria's Niger Delta.
Understanding downhole vibration transmission and disruption

C. Marland, D. C-K Chen, J. Buchan, P. Dumrongthi and A. Bourke
Data from dual downhole sensors indicate that successful vibration mitigation was achieved in three Gulf of Thailand wells, improving BHA component life.

Features

Improved gross rock volume calculation with better time interpretation

N. Jeannee, J. Deraisme and P. Shiner
The importance of accounting for two-way traveltime (TWT) uncertainty in reserve estimations is emphasized by a methodology review and case study example.
Petroleum Technology Digest: Solid expandable casing liner salvages inland water completion

V. Toce and M. Holland
A cased-hole liner/specialty packer workover solution salvaged a South Louisiana, inland water oil completion and paid for itself in under five months' time.
VOC control system reduces field gas dehydration unit emissions

T. Atwood
To satisfy state regulations governing new dehydration units, a volatile organic compound control system has been used cost-effectively in a mature Wyoming field.

Columns

Editorial Comment

Perry A Fischer, Editor
Response to letters; oil prices and inflation
Drilling advances

Les Skinner, Contributing Editor
Behavioral psychology improves rig safety
International Politics

Dr. A. F. Alhajji, Contributing Editor, Middle East
OPEC producers push to expand capacities
What's new in production

Robert E. Snyder, Executive Eng. Editor
Hurricanes, politics affect US offshore development

News & Resources

Companies in the news

Vol. 226 No. 6  Chevron, Total and Schlumberger formed a joint initiative for research and development of thermal simulation technology to improve recovery efficiencies
Industry at a glance

Vol. 226 No. 6   OPEC members are producing at their maximum capacities in April, still adjusting to last years hi
New products

Vol. 226 No. 6  Crude oil demulsifiers GE Advanced Materials has launched the Silbreak silicone product, a new demulsifier technology to help the oil industry
OTC Spotlight on New Technology

Vol. 226 No. 6  OTC spotlights offshore innovation The Offshore Technology Conference announced 14 award recipients for its second annual Spotlight on New Technology p
People in industry

Vol. 226 No. 6  Smith International, Inc., has elected Michael D. Pearce as president of Smith Technologies. He was previously VP of sales for Smith Bits. In 1995, Pearc
World of Oil

Kurt S. Abraham, Managing/International Editor

Vol. 226 No. 6  KURT S. ABRAHAM, MANAGING/INTERNATIONAL EDITOR

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Canadian International Operators' Guide 2005

World Oil's 2005 Canadian International Operators' Guide highlights Canadian operators with international drilling and exploration programs.
World Oil's Fluids Guide 2005

Exclusive annual listing shows trade names, generic descriptions, recommended usage and suppliers of more than 2,800 fluid system additives for drilling, completions and workovers.

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