Welcome to the Well Said blog!

Whether you are planning a deepwater well, evaluating Managed Pressure Drilling technologies, or looking for ways to reduce operational risk, this knowledge blog brings together practical articles written for drilling engineers and technical decision makers.

You'll find technical explanations, comparisons, planning guidance, operational considerations and real-world experience from offshore drilling.

Who are you

Whether you're planning a challenging well, evaluating drilling technologies or looking for practical guidance on pressure management, staying up to date is essential. Well Said is written for drilling engineers, drilling managers, technical advisors and other professionals involved in offshore well planning and operations.

What you can expect

Our articles explore the technical challenges, drilling methods and operational considerations involved in complex offshore wells. Topics include:

• Deepwater drilling: Pressure management, well design and operational flexibility.
• Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD): MPD methods, applications and operational trade-offs.
• Controlled Mud Level (CML): How CML works and where it creates value.
• Well planning and technology selection: Guidance for evaluating drilling methods and planning challenging wells.
• EC-Drill® and EC-Drill® Dual MPD: Practical applications of CML in offshore operations.
• Riserless Mud Recovery (RMR®): Top-hole drilling, returns management and alternative drilling strategies.
• Case studies and operational experience: Real projects, lessons learned and practical insights.
  
  

New to Managed Pressure Drilling?
Start with What Are the Applications of MPD to understand the fundamentals, the main MPD methods, and where each approach fits before exploring more specialised topics.

Our approach

Drilling technologies and methods are often complex, with different approaches suited to different operational challenges.

Our aim is to provide practical, technically grounded content that explains:

• how a method works
• where it fits
• where it does not fit
• operational considerations
• trade-offs between different approaches

Where relevant, we include illustrations, technical explanations and case-based experience to support engineering decisions.

How you can contribute

We encourage you to engage with our content, share your experiences, and suggest topics that matter to you. We believe that by sharing knowledge and experiences, we can make each other stronger and better equipped to look towards the future. 

Working together

Thank you for visiting Well Said. We're committed to sharing practical knowledge, technical insights and operational experience that help drilling professionals make informed decisions throughout well planning and drilling operations.

If you're new to Managed Pressure Drilling, we recommend starting with What Are the Applications of MPD before exploring more specialised topics.

Browse the latest articles below, or use the categories to find guidance on specific drilling challenges, technologies and operational scenarios.

Kjetil Lunde

CEO, Enhanced Drilling