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brrr,
I'll tell you how.
Ok, the time included running casing. of course. But then primary cement. Ok, no prob. But the stage-collar was something that had been lying in an open-air warehouse in Gabon for about five years. 'Dropped the bomb', no probs either. But then, trying to get the collar to shear at recommended max 32000 psi, no dice. And of course we had primary cement above ! So decisions, decisions, on an open-air cement-unit, pouring rain, tree in the morning (as usual) in the rainforest. Fortunately I and the Cementer (a Gabonese bloke) were on good terms, and thought the same way, and knew what was at at stake and completely understood the downhole situation if we couldn't get the collar to shear.
So firt of all, we told all the rest of the crew to get well away, for their own safety. Then started to pressure-up to about 4000, which didn't work. So decided to 'bounce' the thing, a couple of times. OK, pouring rain, me and the cementer beginning to grin at each other even more ! It or us, both our lives (literally) and livelihoods on the line. The moth***ucker ancient old stage-coller finally sheared open at a frightening 4800 psi or so, but then we had to pump like crazy to get rid of the (already setting) upper remains of the first stage, sort ourselves out into some semblance of order, and then pump the second stage, which went like a dream.
Then write the report and flop into bed, refusing to answer the phone or anything. Subsequent report was 15 hours 'wait on cement' followed by assorted BoP manoevers which were supervised by the toolpusher.
It was an effin' long uncomfortable night. But one which I remember with a certain fondness, and pride. Not in a selfich way, neither. There was a lot of unspoken 'teamwork' involved, and it all worked out OK. Millions at stake, but that wasn't what was really in one's mind. Just 'get the job done right'.
How the hell can a 2 stage cement job take 32 hours ??
The guy on the rig who earned the most money was the Schlumberger hand (wire line), he stayed up till the job was done. That could be days, not saying he didn't sleep, but it was in his gear back of the dog house.
adoubleuk,
There are no reserves. As NGR1616 has said, the reservoir is not viable.
Masters in Chemical Engineering.
Various experience working on multi million pound projects for blue chip companies in a project engineering/project management role.
The Lancaster development does not pay back the initial investment. The project is not viable.
I live on the other side of your hubris. You drilling honchos often leave behind a mess the completions and reservoirs guys need to mop up. Im a member of `SPE' and 'ICOTA' on a few committees and I would consider myself as someone who can spot bull**** from less than 100yds.
NGR1616
OK, I'm fed up with this idle banter.
I've exchanged chat, technical discussion, oilfield bulls**t an all sort of similar stuff on this BB for years now. I think most people know where I'm coming from, even if some refuse to believe it, but that's their problem, not mine.
However, I smell a rat away, and we;re now getting 'statements' such as this.
"People like you are perpetuating the flip side of the scam you claim when it's clear the reservoir isn't viable. "
Would you like, please, pretty pretty please, to just explain to others on this board what our your professional oilfield qualifications for making such a statement?
Kettle - seconded
Please all read Anne37 post 17.09 today
don't worry, it'll not be seen.
Adrianuk,
"I just copied and pasted Adoubleuk's text on my youtube channel for HUR shareholders."
I suspect we're 'on the same side' here. Nevertheless, you should have asked me beforehand. Also I DO NOT get involved in 'social media' like that.
Please remove it.
You're questioning my morality whilst conflating what I I said which was "exit with some money". You said instead; exit if people "make some money". That's a little bit cheeky now isn't it? I await your clarification.
He's exactly what the filter button was made for.
irony
Adrianuk,
"Slift, I'm AIM Stock Guru, if you have a problem with me, I suggest you grow some *******s and let's take it into the ring."
What kind of ring we talking? A sumo ring?
NGR1616,
"Thing is, my conscience will only be clear if people exit this with some money. "
Noted. You've just posted where your morality (or possibly lack of it) and motives lie.
If your conscience will only be clear if some people make money, well that's your own problem, and I hope you sleep uneasily with it. Money is nice stuff to have, when one has some, but there also some more important things. One or two of those, other than friendship and love, being truthfulness and honesty, the last two qualities I fear you lack in.
I continue to hold my shares here, and will not take notice of your continual 'deramping'.
Adrianuk............you should stick to nightshift work in a warehouse.
and you were up for 72 hours? The crew of Apollo 13 managed to sleep in freezing conditions during their perilous return to earth but you managed to stay up for 72 hours? twat.
Anne post at 17.09 really needs to be read puts this backbiting drivel to shame. Imho
Nigwit.
"Big to pretend you work non stop for 32/72 hours is completely disingenuous unless he was taking ketamine at the same time which is of course in contravention of the drug and alcohol policies. He's a complete bull****ter."
Nope.
I recall the 32-hour stage-job in Gabon completely. Also, the end of it involved filing the 'morning report' A dam marathon. The 72-hour Thing in the Adriatic was absurd, but got got the job done. But I was younger then. If you know anyone on the Saipem 'Castoro Due' barge, they'll probably remamber that job.
yeah my fab group of friends and family would agree. Thing is, my conscience will only be clear if people exit this with some money. The writing is on the wall. People like you are perpetuating the flip side of the scam you claim when it's clear the reservoir isn't viable.
So what will you conscience say afterwards? You've pumped this all the way until Dr T was kicked out and only then did you wake up to reality before losing it again buying back in. What a cluster fanny you are.
NGR1616,
I have just re-read your 19:19 post, and my only conclusion is that that you cannot be anything other than a narrow-minded person, with no sense of fun, and probably very boring company indeed.
Yes, I am not tall, though wouldn't consider mu myself a 'small man'. also. yes I suffer from various syndromes, such as alcoholism, a propensity for sex and drugs and rock 'n roll, driving much faster than the speed limit, and card-playing.
But that's none of your business, it's mine.
You go on trashing this company if you want. But will your conscience be clear after you've finished telling your lies?
I just copied and pasted Adoubleuk's text on my youtube channel for HUR shareholders.
ignore 'em Addy - they'd argue for a week if one used a full stop when one should have used a comma
ANOTHER BAD DAY FOR THE RAMP BUNNIES
I've also worked the oil patch as double nob jockey calls it. There are times when it gets quite tough no denying it. Big to pretend you work non stop for 32/72 hours is completely disingenuous unless he was taking ketamine at the same time which is of course in contravention of the drug and alcohol policies. He's a complete bull****ter.
"You ever taken 32 hours nonstop doing a two-stage cement-job in the rain in Gabon? Or 72 hours nonstop for a platform -move in the Adriatic?"
Lol.. is this something to be proud of or something..?
I do 7 hours of work during weekdays. I'd rather go teabag a cactus than work more hours rofl.
But you believe you were up for 72 hours straight? You are full of ****.