Crimped centralizer solution enables record length casing runs in ERD wells

About this episode

The episode discusses Volant’s crimped HydroFORM™ centralizer solution and its impact on casing running efficiency in long ERD wells.

Casing running operations in longer Extended Reach Drilling (ERD) horizontal wells can command more rig time and add operational complexity at a critical moment in the well construction process, particularly in wells longer than 3 miles. Volant’s crimped HydroFORM™ centralizer solution is an enabling reach extension technology that improves casing running efficiency and effectiveness and is proven in some of the longest wells drilled in North America to date. When used in conjunction with flotation and rotation and active management of casing connection integrity, the solution reduces flat time and enables successful casing runs to total depth (TD).

Topics covered

• Extended Reach Drilling
• casing running operations
• centralizer technology

Keywords

• casing runs
• rig time
• operational complexity
• well construction
• flotation
• rotation
• casing connection integrity

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Extended Reach Drilling, HydroFORM™, HydroFORM™ centralizer

Places: North America

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