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JUNE 2004

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Advances in tieback cementing

D. MacEachern, D. Algu, K. Harris, R. Faul and E. Snell
Recent advancements employed in the Gulf of Mexico include delayed-gel cement slurries, tieback cement sheath modeling and reverse foam cementing.
External casing perforating pinpoints hard-to-reach pay treatment

T. Krawietz, G. Hobbs, J. Rodgerson and H. Lopez
How a new perforating system, plus other multi-zone stimulation advances improved well performance in West Texas.
Low-density propping agents improve hydraulic fracturing

R. Edgeman
As demonstrated in the Permian basin, a new proppant remains nearly buoyant in water-based frac fluids and assures more complete packing of created fractures.
Roadmaps improve extended reach well performance

B. Foster
Use of real-time mechanical and hydraulic modeling extends rig capabilities in modern, complex well environments, providing a drilling plan to follow.

Features

Evaluating petroleum systems in frontier areas using seabed geochemistry

M. Abrams, N. Dahdah and E. Francu
When integrated with recognition of near-surface alteration, mixing and reworking, use of seabed geochemical data can reduce exploration risks.
Fluid weighting material yields low ECD, reduces sag

D. Marshall, T. Franks, and C. Oldenziel
A chemical proven in other applications eliminates deposition in crude handling tubulars and flowlines. Several multi-well field examples show positive results.
Petroleum Technology Digest: Fracture mapping and modeling optimize CBM treatments

L. Stutz and K. Fisher
By using in-well tiltmeters and fracture modeling, an operator achieved per-well cost-savings of up to $50,000 at two coalbed methane fields.

Columns

Editorial Comment

Perry A Fischer, Editor
Ethanol: Pandering, pork and payola
Drilling advances

Robert E. Snyder, Executive Eng. Editor
Record subsea completion; high prices here to stay
International Politics

Dr. A. F. Alhajji, Contributing Editor, Middle East
Violence should not deter Saudi investments
What's new in exploration

Perry A. Fischer, Editor
Biogenic gas exploration; survey results
What's new in production

Robert E. Snyder, Executive Eng. Editor
OTC raised numerous technical issues

News & Resources

Companies in the news

Vol. 225 No. 6  Targa Resources, Inc., has signed a definitive agreement to acquire major midstream assets owned by ConocoPhillips in Texas and Louisiana. Targa and ConocoPhillips have received all necessary regulatory and other approvals. Wa
Industry at a glance

Vol. 225 No. 6   US oil production is down 3% from a year ago. However, output is up in the Rocky Mountains, primarily in Colorado, Montana and New Mexico. Workover rig counts in the area are up 22.4% from this time last
New products

Vol. 225 No. 6  Biocides in oilfield water New technical literature on the performance advantages of UCARCIDE glutarladehyde products in oilfield water and fluid applications is available from the Biocides Group of The Dow Chemical C
People in industry

Vol. 225 No. 6  James B. Jennings will become chairman of Hunt Oil Co., and Stephen C. Hurley will become president. Ray L. Hunt will remain as CEO. Jennings has served as president of Hunt since l999. In addition to his duties as chairm
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Kurt S. Abraham, Managing/International Editor

Vol. 225 No. 6  KURT S. ABRAHAM, MANAGING/INTERNATIONAL EDITOR   Click Here for Kurt's Opinion WTI oil price hits all-time futures high in

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World Oil's Fluids Guide 2004

Exclusive annual listing shows trade names, generic descriptions, recommended usage and suppliers of more than 2,500 fluid system additives for drilling, completions and workovers

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