Drilling/Well Completion

New approach to sidetracking marginal offshore wells
Int'l Snubbing Service describes progress of project to economically develop smaller reserves, including a new rig concept.

Case histories of solid expandable tubular technology in the drilling environment
Shell, Chevron, BP, Vastar and Enventure discuss applications and lessons learned.

Evolution toward simpler, less-risky multilaterals
Baker Oil Tools reviews the TAML Classification, tracing Level 3-to-present configurations, illustrated with case histories.

Advances in multilateral applications
Sperry Sun describes the scope of this important new industry technology, with examples of some special-operation applications.

Construction features of a Level 6 multilateral junction
Schlumberger describes new technology for creating a sealed, dual-leg junction, with a case history from Brazil.

Exploration

3-D gas cloud imaging of Donald field
PGS/Texaco present results of four-component 3-D survey in which converted waves illuminated a field previously obscured by gas cloud.

Using gas chimneys as an exploration tool
Part 2 - dGB-USA, Forest Oil and Agip present case studies illustrating South African and U.S. Gulf technology applications.

Production

Factors affecting performance of crude oil wax-control additives
Lubrizol discusses pour point depressant treatment limitations in the field, and solutions for the problem.

Regional Focus

Brazil
Special report prepared by World Oil covers progress of exploration, drilling, production and leasing activities, principally in the active offshore Campos basin.

Drilling/Completion/Workover Fluids

Annual 24-page table shows trade names, generic descriptions, recommended usage and suppliers of over 3,000 fluid systems offered by 120 companies.