J. Kowan Consulting, LLC.

Providing thorough geomechanical models to help operators drill safer, more cost-effective wells and plan field development.

Our Services

A little about what we do.

Pre-drill

Pre-drill geomechanical modeling including pore pressure and fracture gradient predictions, stress constraint, fracture permeability, wellbore stability models, drilling recommendations (including mud weight) and compaction risk estimates.

Real-time

Review real-time pore pressure, fracture gradient and wellbore stability models and advise Drilling Manager of any deviations from pre-drill model. Recommend adjustments to the mud program if necessary and stay abreast of any wellbore stability concerns.

Post-drill

Build geomechanical models to perform post-drill assessments, analyze previous drilling problems and make recommendations to minimize wellbore instability in future wells.

Training

We can provide customized practical training in geomechanics or build a geomechanical model alongside your staff to ensure a successful transfer of knowledge and skills.

Advisory Services

Need an expert second opinion to help you get the most out of a legacy geomechanical model? Or maybe you would like to know what data types would be most useful to collect during your upcoming drilling campaign to build a robust geomechanical model? We can advise on these and multiple other geomechanics issues.

Software

Aid in the development and ensure technical accuracy of geomechanics software.