Citation :

Adizua, Okechukwu Frank, Francis, Promise Mbang, Davies, Onengiyeofori Anthony, 2025. "Teething Challenges to Well Operations, Control and Optimization in the Oil and Gas Industry and Possible Solutions" ESP International Journal of Advancements in Science & Technology (ESP-IJAST)  Volume 3, Issue 2: 1-4.

Abstract :

The principles of well operations, control, and optimization are still not sufficiently understood by many oil and gas engineering professionals. For example, well control is essential during well drilling operations to prevent blowouts. In order to prevent kicks or blowouts, which result in increased drilling costs, the waste of valuable natural resources, pollution, and the degradation of the environment and its ecosystems, as well as the eventual loss of human life and property if not properly controlled. This short communication paper gives a cursory consideration to the concepts of well operations, control and optimization and some of its teething challenges and proffers possible solutions which could help in averting unwanted drilling operation accidents and their attendant hazards.

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Keywords :

Teething Challenges, Well Operation, Well Control, Well Optimization, Possible Solutions.