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The Current Status of Wellbore Stability Research in Geothermal Drilling

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Wellbore stability is crucial in geothermal drilling as it guides the setting and selection of many parameters, such as drilling fluid density, fracture pressure, drill bit speed, and well trajectory. However, it is unfortunate that research on wellbore instability in geothermal drilling is limited. The future large-scale development of higher temperature geothermal resources will require further study of wellbore instability, particularly under harsh conditions in different regions and rock layers. Additionally, improving and predicting wellbore instability is essential for enhancing efficiency and reducing costs during the drilling process.

Source: Frontiers in Science and Engineering

DOI: 10.54691/d41qr045

Authors: Yanzhao Wu, Weiji Liu

Language: English

Topic: Drilling and Well Engineering

Subfield: Ocean Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4408739134

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