Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between drilling and completion?
Drilling creates the wellbore to the target depth, while completion is the set of operations that prepares the drilled well to produce, including casing, cementing, perforating, and installing tubing and downhole equipment.
What are the main stages of well completion?
Typical stages include running and cementing casing, perforating the production zone, installing production tubing and packers, and, where needed, stimulation such as hydraulic fracturing before the well is brought online.
What equipment is used in drilling and completion?
Operations rely on drill pipe and bottom-hole assemblies, casing and tubing (OCTG), cementing equipment, wellheads and pressure-control equipment, and downhole tools, all of which CNPS supplies for energy projects.