No.2(46),2026 PP.231-252

Neftyanaya provintsiya No. 2(46), 2026

Analysis of mechanisms and mitigation methods stick–slip vibrations in oil and gas well drilling

G.R. Romanov, E.V. Shakirova, P.A. Soldatenko
DOI: https://doi.org/10.25689/NP.2026.2.231-252

Abstract

The paper presents a review of modern approaches to the analysis and mitigation of torsional stick–slip vibrations occurring during oil and gas well drilling. The physical mechanisms responsible for the onset of stick–slip vibrations and their dependence on drilling parameters, drill string configuration, and bit–rock interaction are discussed. Experimental and field studies confirming the nonlinear nature of torsional vibrations and their interaction with axial and lateral vibration modes are analyzed. Particular attention is paid to modeling and diagnostic methods, as well as software and technical solutions aimed at reducing vibration loads. It is shown that effective stick–slip mitigation requires a comprehensive approach combining predictive modeling, bottom-hole assembly optimization, and adaptive control of drilling parameters.

Key words:

oil and gas drilling, stick–slip, torsional vibrations, drill string dynamics, BHA, vibration modeling

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Authors

G.R. Romanov, PhD in Technical Sciences, Associate Professor, Department of Oil and Gas, Irkutsk National Research Technical University
83 Lermontova St., Irkutsk, 664074, Russian Federation
E-mail: grom123456@mail.ru

E.V. Shakirova, PhD in Political Sciences, Associate Professor, Department of Oil and Gas, Irkutsk National Research Technical University
83 Lermontova St., Irkutsk, 664074, Russian Federation
Associate Professor, Department of Oil and Gas Well Drilling, Ufa National Research Technical University
1, Kosmonavtov St., Ufa, 450062, Russian Federation
E-mail: viva160@mail.ru

P.A. Soldatenko, Master's Degree Student, Department of Oil and Gas Engineering, Irkutsk National Research Technical University
83 Lermontova St., Irkutsk, 664074, Russian Federation
E-mail: soldatenko-petr@mail.ru

For citation:

G.R. Romanov, E.V. Shakirova, P.A. Soldatenko Analiz mekhanizmov i metodov snizheniya stick–slip vibratsiy pri burenii neftyanykh i gazovykh skvazhin [Analysis of mechanisms and mitigation methods stick–slip vibrations in oil and gas well drilling]. Neftyanaya Provintsiya, No. 2(46), 2026. pp. 231-252. DOI https://doi.org/10.25689/NP.2026.2.231-252. EDN VHBQPS (in Russian)

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Analysis of mechanisms and mitigation methods stick–slip vibrations in oil and gas well drilling G.R. Romanov, E.V. Shakirova, P.A. Soldatenko DOI: https://doi.org/10.25689/NP.2026.2.231-252

Key words: oil and gas drilling, stick–slip, torsional vibrations, drill string dynamics, BHA, vibration modeling

Analysis of mechanisms and mitigation methods stick–slip vibrations in oil and gas well drilling

G.R. Romanov, E.V. Shakirova, P.A. Soldatenko
DOI: https://doi.org/10.25689/NP.2026.2.231-252

Key words:

oil and gas drilling, stick–slip, torsional vibrations, drill string dynamics, BHA, vibration modeling