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Industry & Business

Calculating Drilling Efficiency: Standardising MSE Equations for North Sea ROP Benchmarking

Learn how to calculate drilling efficiency metrics to optimise rate of penetration and reduce non-productive time in complex formations.

27 August 2026Read Article →

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Drilling Operations

Calculating Dogleg Severity in Excel: Equations, Step-by-Step Worked Examples, and Trajectory Pitfalls

A technical guide to calculating dogleg severity in spreadsheets, highlighting mathematical limitations compared to modern wellbore survey software.

27 August 2026Read →
Industry & Business

Geosteering Strategies for Drilling Shale Formations in Heterogeneous North Sea Reservoirs

Examine techniques for navigating structural dip and lithology changes when drilling complex shale formations in real time.

27 August 2026Read →
Industry & Business

Shale Drilling vs Fracking: Aligning Subsurface Workflows for Technical Teams

Understand the distinct technical objectives of shale drilling vs fracking to improve cross-departmental well execution workflows.

27 August 2026Read →
Industry & Business

Strategies to Lower Drilling Cost per Meter in Horizontal Wells

Explore technical strategies for reducing drilling cost per meter through real-time geosteering and precise trajectory control.

27 August 2026Read →
Drilling Operations

Optimising Drilling Efficiency via Mechanical Specific Energy Calculation in North Sea Operations

Learn how to calculate and apply mechanical specific energy (MSE) to detect drilling inefficiencies, reduce bit wear, and improve ROP.

26 August 2026Read →
Geosteering Fundamentals

Remote Geosteering Workflows and Real-Time Data Infrastructure Beyond the Rigsite

Learn how remote geosteering connects rigsite data streams with office-based geoscientists to enhance decision-making and reduce operational risks.

25 August 2026Read →
Geosteering Fundamentals

Converting Apparent Dip to True Dip in Real-Time Geosteering Operations

Discover the key responsibilities, workflows, and technical skills required of a geosteering geologist during active well execution.

24 August 2026Read →
Geosteering Fundamentals

Geosteering in High-Angle and Horizontal Wells: Principles, Real-Time Correlation, and Reservoir Contact Optimisation

An overview of geosteering fundamentals, detailing how real-time log interpretation guides the drill bit to maximise reservoir contact.

24 August 2026Read →

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