Managed Pressure Drilling: Fundamentals, Methods and Applications

Managed Pressure Drilling: Fundamentals, Methods and Applications by Eric van Oort is a definitive, practical guide for drilling engineers, well-control specialists, and project managers seeking proven techniques to safely and efficiently manage downhole pressures. Clear, authoritative, and richly detailed, this book translates complex theory into field-ready solutions for both onshore and offshore operations.

Start with a concise explanation of MPD principles and progress to advanced methods—constant bottom-hole pressure, pressurized mud-cap, and dual-gradient drilling—each explained with real-world examples and troubleshooting strategies. The text emphasizes risk reduction, improved wellbore stability, and enhanced drilling performance, making it essential for operations in high-pressure, depleted, or narrow-margin environments.

Whether you operate in the Gulf of Mexico, North Sea, Middle East, West Africa or Southeast Asia, this resource equips teams to reduce non-productive time and manage kicks, losses, and influxes with confidence. It’s written for practicing engineers, technical leads, and graduate students who need a reference that balances theory, engineering calculations, and practical application.

Readers will gain actionable insights into pressure management tools, monitoring systems, and operational planning that improve safety and decrease cost per barrel. If you’re responsible for well integrity, MPD deployment, or drilling optimization, this book provides the frameworks and checklists you need to make informed, timely decisions.

Order your copy of Managed Pressure Drilling: Fundamentals, Methods and Applications by Eric van Oort today and bring industry-leading MPD expertise to your next drilling project.

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