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When faced with unexpected drilling challenges, how can you effectively communicate with geologists?

When drilling surprises arise, clear dialogue with geologists is key. Try these strategies to enhance understanding:

- Establish a common language. Ensure technical terms are defined and understood by all parties.

- Implement regular check-ins. Schedule brief meetings to update progress and address concerns promptly.

- Utilize visual aids. Diagrams and charts can help clarify complex geological data.

How do you ensure effective communication with geologists during drilling challenges?

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When faced with unexpected drilling challenges, how can you effectively communicate with geologists?

When drilling surprises arise, clear dialogue with geologists is key. Try these strategies to enhance understanding:

- Establish a common language. Ensure technical terms are defined and understood by all parties.

- Implement regular check-ins. Schedule brief meetings to update progress and address concerns promptly.

- Utilize visual aids. Diagrams and charts can help clarify complex geological data.

How do you ensure effective communication with geologists during drilling challenges?

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    Carlos E Diaz

    Drilling and Workover Engineering Specialist / Senior Drilling Engineer / Horizontal Wells Drilling Expert

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    In my experience, when I faced with drilling challenges, the best way to get effective communication with geologist was throught doing multidisciplinary work meetings (G&G Professionals and Drilling Engineering Professionals ) getting a work team carefully defined taking into account all the key factors necessaries to meet drilling project's goal

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    Jesus Rodriguez EOR

    ☀️Top Petroleum Engineering Voice | SENIOR RESERVOIR | EOR | DIRECTOR E&P at NAKASAWA, MSc | Renewable Energy | Project Manager | Business Development

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    Para comunicar ideas e instrucciones efectivas a los geólogos. 1. Reuniones regulares: Establece encuentros periódicos para discutir el progreso y problemas. 2. Lenguaje claro: Utiliza un lenguaje sencillo, evitando jerga técnica. 3. Visualización de datos: Usa gráficos y diagramas para ilustrar problemas y soluciones. 4. Documentación escrita: Proporciona instrucciones en formato escrito para referencia. 5. Escucha activa: Fomenta un ambiente donde los geólogos puedan expresar preocupaciones. 6. Feedback constante: Implementa un sistema de retroalimentación sobre decisiones. 7. Capacitación: Realiza talleres para abordar temas específicos. 8. Tecnología: Usa herramientas de comunicación y gestión de proyectos.

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    Akinola (Akin) Idowu

    Energy Executive| Energy Transition Enthusiast| Innovator | Entrepreneur | Investor | Technology Advisor| Technical Project Leader|

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    When faced with unexpected drilling challenges, effective communication with all team members and stakeholders, not just geologists, is vital. These challenges, often “unknown unknowns,” are not captured in Uncertainty Management Plans. Addressing them starts with an agile communication plan, regular meetings, and real-time collaboration platforms. Utilizing the SOM algorithm in Paradise AI Seismic Interpretation tool enables precise subsurface visualization, even for thin reservoirs. Additionally, budgeting a 10% contingency in both cost and schedule provides flexibility to adapt to unforeseen challenges and ensures smoother project execution.

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    Jorge Johan Garcia Diaz

    Drilling and Workover Specialist: Design and Execution of Detail Engineering Program / Evaluating Drilling and Workover programs, performing functional tests on equipment to restart operations / Rig Engineer

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    According my experience and considering that all drilling project need have a teamwork geared to achieve the goal of the organization, is necessary that this communication with the geology be effective, with time and productive, be must do throughtout with work meetings, video call, face to face meetings if this possible, where all be informed, leaving clear the because of the challengues, which could be the possible solutions, the economic impact and about all if this chalenngues could affect the oil production, I consider that tha communication with everyone staff inside of the projects is the one part of the success

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