Month: April 2021

Aligning drilling and completion goals

Conflicting technical properties During well construction drilling teams need a reservoir drill-in fluid (RDF) capable of carrying cuttings away from the bit while forming an impermeable barrier in its wake to protect the freshly drilled reservoir section from fluid invasion. Yet during completion the situation is reversed – completions engineers need residues removed and the cleanest … Continue reading “Aligning drilling and completion goals”