Presenters
Alexander Anya, Texas Tech University
Oil well cementing has come a long way since the first verified use of cement in oil wells in 1903 by Union Oil Company. The years that followed have seen a remarkable amount of research and technological innovation in fluid flow mechanics, cement rheology, cement additives and cement job procedure. Given its purpose, well cementing is perhaps the most crucial stage in the development of any oil or gas well and as such proper procedure and guidelines as well as adherence to regulations are necessary to ensure success. This paper presents a summary of recommended best practices for all the stages of a cement job, from slurry design and lab testing, to job design, execution and evaluation.