Evaluation of formation susceptibility and sand production potential in an offshore field, Niger Delta Basin, Nigeria

Evaluation of formation susceptibility and sand production potential in an offshore field, Niger Delta Basin, Nigeria

Wellbore instability and sand production are all common challenges in the Niger Delta oil province, resulting in high drilling and production cost as well as damage to oil facilities. The vulnerability of lithologic formations to wellbore instability and resultant sand production is investigated in...

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Main Authors: David O. Ubuara, Yinka A. Olayinka, Godwin O. Emujakporue, Geoffrey C. Soronnadi-Ononiwu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2024-01-01
Series:Energy Geoscience
Subjects:
Wireline log
Stress
Geo-mechanicanical characterization
Sand prediction
Niger delta
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666759223000598

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