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Terpene-based spotting fluid compositions for differential sticking

Terpene-based spotting fluid compositions and processes for freeing differentially stuck pipe are provided. A spotting fluid composition includes a terpene and an acid, such that the acid initiates an exothermic polymerization reaction of the terpene. Another spotting fluid composition includes an invert emulsion having a terpene external phase and a non-miscible organic hygroscopic fluid internal phase. The terpene emulsion spotting fluid composition may be introduced downhole in the vicinity of a portion of a differentially stuck pipe such that the spotting fluid composition contacts a filter cake surrounding the portion of the differentially stuck pipe. An acid may be introduced downhole in the vicinity of a portion of a differentially stuck pipe such that the acid initiates an exothermic polymerization reaction of the terpene of the terpene emulsion spotting fluid composition.

Terpene-based spotting fluid compositions for differential sticking

Terpene-based spotting fluid compositions and processes for freeing differentially stuck pipe are provided. A spotting fluid composition includes a terpene and an acid, such that the acid initiates an exothermic polymerization reaction of the terpene. Another spotting fluid composition includes an invert emulsion having a terpene external phase and a non-miscible organic hygroscopic fluid internal phase. The terpene emulsion spotting fluid composition may be introduced downhole in the vicinity of a portion of a differentially stuck pipe such that the spotting fluid composition contacts a filter cake surrounding the portion of the differentially stuck pipe. An acid may be introduced downhole in the vicinity of a portion of a differentially stuck pipe such that the acid initiates an exothermic polymerization reaction of the terpene of the terpene emulsion spotting fluid composition.

Jarring apparatus
11441380 · 2022-09-13 · ·

A jarring apparatus includes first and second jarring assemblies which are axially moveable relative to each other between first and second axial configurations, and a thrust assembly interposed between the first and second jarring assemblies to limit relative axial movement therebetween at the second axial configuration and permit axial loading in one axial direction to be transferred between the first and second jarring assemblies via the thrust assembly. The apparatus further includes a jarring mass axially moveable within the jarring apparatus in reverse first and second directions upon relative rotation between the first and second jarring assemblies.

Disconnecting a stuck drill pipe

A drill pipe assembly includes a first drill pipe and a second drill pipe disposed in a wellbore. The first drill pipe includes a tubular wall and a threaded end at a downhole end of the tubular wall. The second drill pipe is disposed in the wellbore downhole of and fluidically coupled to the first drill pipe. The second drill pipe includes a tubular wall and a threaded end corresponding with and configured to receive the threaded end of the first drill pipe to form a connection. At least one of the first drill pipe or the second drill pipe includes an annular groove residing between a respective tubular wall and a respective threaded end. The drill pipe assembly is collapsible at the annular groove under a torque smaller than a torque required to collapse the connection.

Disconnecting a stuck drill pipe

A drill pipe assembly includes a first drill pipe and a second drill pipe disposed in a wellbore. The first drill pipe includes a tubular wall and a threaded end at a downhole end of the tubular wall. The second drill pipe is disposed in the wellbore downhole of and fluidically coupled to the first drill pipe. The second drill pipe includes a tubular wall and a threaded end corresponding with and configured to receive the threaded end of the first drill pipe to form a connection. At least one of the first drill pipe or the second drill pipe includes an annular groove residing between a respective tubular wall and a respective threaded end. The drill pipe assembly is collapsible at the annular groove under a torque smaller than a torque required to collapse the connection.

Downhole swivel tool
11401764 · 2022-08-02 · ·

The invention provides a swivel tool for use in a wellbore. The tool comprises a tool body and a mandrel which is axially moveable relative to the tool body. The tool also comprises a lock member moveable between a first condition in which the mandrel is rotatably movable relative to tool body and a second condition in which the mandrel and a tool body are rotationally coupled. The lock member is configured to move between the first condition and second condition in response to a mechanical axial force and rotational force on the mandrel.

Slot recovery method
11377921 · 2022-07-05 · ·

The present concept is a method of slot recovery for the oil industry. The method involves running an internal cutter down the production casing to cut through a preselected number of existing casings at predetermined depths before drilling around the outermost preselected casing with a hollow drill bit. The hollow drill bit drills through the preslected outermost casing cement to the predetermined depth before a removal tool attached to the inside of the production casing is used to remove the existing casings to the predetermined depth. These steps are repeated using appropriately sized hollow drill bits and casings to drill around the next preselected outermost casings to the next predetermined depth, continuously removing the existing casings until all desired existing casings are removed.

CONVEYANCE DEPLOYMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO DEPLOY CONVEYANCES
20220251911 · 2022-08-11 ·

The disclosed embodiments include well operation evaluation systems and methods to analyze a broomstick chart of a well operation. The method includes receiving data indicative of a well operation involving deploying a conveyance to a predetermined location. The method also includes determining one or more conditions that impact deployment of the conveyance to the predetermined location. The method further includes determining a likelihood of occurrence of the one or more conditions. The method further includes determining one or more operations which, when performed by one or more tools used during the well operation, overcome the one or more conditions.

FREEING STUCK SUBTERRANEAN SERVICE TOOLS
20220213755 · 2022-07-07 ·

An assembly disposed within a subterranean wellbore can include a first dislodging tool coupled to a bottom end of a tubing string, wherein the first dislodging tool, when enabled at a first time, performs a first action to free at least one service tool, disposed below the first dislodging tool in the subterranean wellbore, from being stuck.

Downhole pulse generation

A method and system for downhole pulse generation determines an optimal frequency and, in some embodiments, amplitude of axial pressure pulses to maximize the rate of penetration. Specifically, one or more sensors may be disposed on or near an axial oscillation tool that provides near real-time raw sensor data relating to speed, velocity, and acceleration of the tool. With this sensor data, an optimal set of parameters, namely an optimal frequency and, in some embodiments, amplitude may be determined based on the hydraulic conditions and frictional forces of the actual drilling environment. An optimizing control system may directly communicate these parameters to the axial oscillation tool or pass the parameters to an axial oscillation tool control system that controls the operation of the tool. Advantageously, frictional forces may be substantially reduced, the rate of penetration may be substantially enhanced, and power consumption may be intelligently managed.