Drilling, Completion and Well Engineering for the Natural Energy Resources Extraction, Storage and Sustainable Management

Drilling and well completion processes play a crucial role in meeting both immediate energy needs and long-term sustainability goals across various sectors like oil, gas, geothermal energy, and more. Despite rapid advancements in drilling technology for oil and gas, progress in other areas like underground storage and deep mining has been limited. This reprint, comprising selected research articles from a Topic, delves into the pivotal role of drilling and well completion technologies in striking this delicate balance. It offers insights from multidisciplinary research, focusing on advancing scientific principles and practices for the exploration and extraction of primary energy resources sustainably. The main goal is to foster economic development while ensuring responsible resource exploration and extraction through a comprehensive understanding of scientific principles and best practices.