Dope for 9-5/8" (BTC) casing for gas tight application - Any experiences?

28 September 2009 Gentlemen,

I am currently investigating possible options for the use of pipe dope in achieving gas tight seals on 9-5/8" casing strings with BTC connections to be used on gas-lifted wells. BTC connectors as we are aware, do not possess the requisite metal-to-metal seal to achieve gas tight connections but I would like to know if there is any experience on this forum as regards the use of BTC casing connectors in gas tight applications.
Your responses would be highly appreciated.

Thanks
Ade Solarin
Drilling Engr.
DeepWater Team, Addax Petroleum, Lagos, Nigeria

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