Fundamentals of Practical Drilling Geomechanics

Dr. Wiprut has been working on geomechanics problems in the oil and gas industry since 1996. He received his Ph.D. from Stanford University in 2000 studying the state of stress, wellbore stability (conventional and underbalanced drilling), and fault leakage in the northern North Sea. He has continued to work on similar issues with Baker Hughes and has accumulated extensive experience working on geomechanics problems throughout the world. Dr. Wiprut oversees external geomechanics training activities worldwide for Baker Hughes, advises on technical issues for projects, and manages the internal geomechanics community of practice.

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