Improving Drilling Efficiency Through Wellbore Stability Analysis in the Gulf of Suez, Egypt

An increasing number of deviated wells are being drilled to maximize production and hydrocarbon recovery in the mature<br>reservoirs of the Gulf of Suez (GoS). Successfully drilling a high-angle well in a tectonically disturbed and structurally<br>complex area like the GoS is very challenging, especially in depleted reservoirs. Selecting the optimal mud weight is<br>absolutely essential. Stress orientation and magnitude also have a major impact on wellbore stability.