Office/Division Program
TAP
Project Number
386
Research Initiation Date (Award Date)
Research Performing Activity
Maurer Engineering
Research Principal Investigator
Tom Williams
Research Contracting Agency
Description
The MMS and the Department of Energy co-sponsored a Workshop on Deepwater Dual-Density Drilling Systems. The sponsors of the 3 differing approaches to dual-density drilling discussed the highlights of their drilling systems. Following the presentations, the workshop participants discussed potential drilling and well-control problems and how the various drilling system may handle these problems.
Latest progress update
Completed workshop