Geomechanics modeling for better drilling performance.

The article reports on the research conducted on the significance of geomechanics modeling to the petroleum and oil industry in the U.S. Researchers found that the technology enables petroleum and oil companies to optimize their drilling performance by increasing the rate of penetration (ROP) and the non productive time (NPT). It also provides the basis for bit selection and drilling parameter optimization, wellbore-stability analysis and lost-circulation prevention and control. Aside from drilling, geomechanics can be extended to completion and production optimization for sand control, simulation and a vital role in drilling and other petroleum-engineering aspects.