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This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
This project addresses the need for high integrity offshore oil and gas well abandonment plugs, required for the North Sea in the upcoming wave of platform removals (decommissioning). Currently, abandonment is achieved t...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: RAWWATER ENGINEERING COMPANY LIMITED
The project partially answers the question as it addresses the safety/integrity of plugged and abandoned wells, but it focuses on offshore facilities rather than onshore.
This project proves whether shale gas fracture pathways can be identified by using the Smart Reamer. If proven, this will validate a lucrative Smart Frac system. Potentially, this project is a game changer as it maximise...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: SMART REAMER DRILLING SYSTEMS LIMITED
The project does not answer the question as it focuses on fracture detection and stimulation, which is not directly related to the long-term safety/integrity of plugged and abandoned wells.