
“The wells get damaged if you shut them in” you hear this so much, but what is the technical basis? Sounds like bs to me
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“The wells get damaged if you shut them in” you hear this so much, but what is the technical basis? Sounds like bs to me

Setting a new Days v Depth record… And then fishing Wireline tools out of the hole.





My driver pulled up with a 9mm and Wild Well Control sticker The European mind wouldn't comprehend



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🛢️ Riserless drilling (RMR) is changing offshore economics. Instead of using a heavy marine riser, it circulates mud via subsea pumps or return lines. • Faster drilling → no riser constraints • Lower costs → simpler top-hole operations • Better well control → engineered mud in weak formations • Reduced risks → manages shallow gas & water flow • Cleaner ops → potential zero discharge • Fewer casing strings → time + cost savings Deepwater used to be slow and expensive. This tech makes it faster, safer, and more scalable