S. Gholoum

Successful Application of Casing-While-Drilling Technology to Drill and Case Through Troublesome Tar Layers in North Kuwait Field

Drilling through tar-bearing formations remains a persistent challenge in Kuwait and worldwide. These intervals, particularly in directional wells, often result in stuck pipe, lost BHAs, and costly sidetracks. Traditional mitigation methods are insufficient when encountering thick tar zones. This paper documents the...