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SPE Workshop: Cementing Challenges With Well Abandonment
27–28 May 2026 | Galveston, Texas

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SPE Workshop: Cementing Challenges With Well Abandonment
27–28 May 2026 | Galveston, Texas

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Session 3: Plug Placement Techniques

27 May 2026

Effective plug placement is a critical component of well abandonment operations, directly impacting long-term plug integrity. This session will focus on advanced methods for placing cement and alternative barrier materials under complex wellbore conditions. Topics will include advancements in placement modeling, fluid displacement strategies, mechanical aids, and plug stability modeling techniques.

Chairs: Paul Jones, Halliburton; Dale Doherty, ConocoPhillips

Speakers

  • Designing for Long-Term Plug Integrity During Well Abandonment
    Siva Rama Krishna Jandhyala, Halliburton
  • CT Tools for Enhanced Operation Efficiencies
    Heath Myatt, Gladiator Energy
  • Plug Settings on Aging Platforms
    Jarle Vinningland, ConocoPhillips