Foamed Cement Applications in Oil Industry Based on Field Experience: A Comprehensive Review
Ahmed Abdulhamid Mahmoud1, Ahmed Abdelaal1, Stephen Adjei2
1College of Petroleum Engineering and Geosciences, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, 31261 Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
Abstract:
Foam cement is a versatile cementing material that has found numerous applications in the oil and gas industry. As research continues to advance and improve the properties of foam cement, it is likely that we will see an increased use of this material in the years to come. This review aims to summarize the current state of the art and the latest developments in the utilization of foam cement in oil fields. The study focuses on the key benefits of foam cement, including its light weight, excellent flow properties, ability to maintain its structural integrity over time, and high compressive strength. It also examines its various applications in oil field operations, such as cementing against fragile formations, well abandonment, zonal isolation, cementing offshore wells, and well remedial cementing. Furthermore, the paper evaluates the various factors that influence the performance of foam cement, such as the mixing design, foam structure, and stability. In addition, the methods for evaluating the foamed cementing job and the integrity of the formed cement sheath are also presented. The review also highlights the current challenges and limitations of foam cement technology that should be considered when using foamed cement in oil field applications and discusses the future directions for its development and optimization. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the applications of foam cement in oil fields and will be of great interest to engineers, researchers, and practitioners in the oil and gas industry.
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