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Mad Foreman! We have lowered the tubing to 75 degs into the cruve and install an orfice valve 35' from EOT,there will also be a two gas lift valve depletion system installed. These wells have not responded well and now they want to put a packer at 50 deg into the curve. What do you think about this method and do you think we can inprove their design.
I think oil and gas wells are very complex in nature; hopefully the engineering team has evaluated all of the options available to them and chosen the completion system that will create the highest flow-rate for the amount of money and time they have invested into the system.
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David Traugott
Expertise
I can answer questions related to the technical issues associated with the drilling and completing of oil and gas wells; very familiar with the cementing process, LWD tools and Coiled Tubing operations. Limited knowledge of mineral rights and/or royalties.
Experience
Fifteen years working as an engineer in the industry both in the field and in the office. Field locations include offshore, land, and overseas. Office locations include Lafayette, LA and Houston, TX.
Organizations
SPE, AADE, IADC, API, IEEE, ICoTA
Publications
SPE Drilling and Completion Magazine, World Oil, Harts E&P.
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, UL Lafayette 1995. Strategic MBA, University of Houston-Victoria 2010
Past/Present Clients
Major and Independent Oil and Gas Companies.
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