Introduction to Oil and Gas Engineering: Drilling Operations

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Which type of oil rig is supported by the seabed and has no floating capability?

  • Tender rig
  • Drillship
  • Jack-up rig (correct)
  • Semi-submersible rig

What is the function of a drilling engineer?

  • To negotiate daily rates with service companies
  • To prepare drilling programs and bid specifications for drilling contractors (correct)
  • To operate drilling equipment during the drilling procedure
  • To provide catering services and supply boats for drilling operations

What type of drilling contract involves the operator paying the drilling contractor a lump sum to drill a well of a certain depth in a given area?

  • Turnkey (correct)
  • Footage rate
  • Daily rate
  • Incentive

Which company is not typically involved in providing drilling services?

<p>Catering services company (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of directional drilling?

<p>To drill wells at an angle or horizontal direction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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