The quality of cement in cased boreholes is related to the production and life of wells. At present, the most commonly used method is to use CBL-VDL to evaluate, but the interpretation process is complicated, and decisions associated with significant risks may be taken based on the interpretation results. Therefore, cementing quality evaluation must be interpreted by experienced experts, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. To improve the efficiency of cementing interpretation, this paper used VGG, ResNet, and other convolutional neural networks to automatically evaluate the cementing quality, but the accuracy is insufficient. Therefore, this paper proposes a multi-scale perceptual convolutional neural network with kernels of different sizes that can extract and fuse information of different scales in VDL logging. In total, 5500 datasets in Tarim Oilfield were used for training and validation. Compared with other convolutional neural network algorithms, the multi-scale perceptual convolutional neural network algorithm proposed in this paper can evaluate cementing quality more accurately by identifying VDL logging. At the same time, this model’s time and space complexity are lower, and the operation efficiency is higher. To verify the anti-interference of the model, this paper added 3%, 6%, and 9% of white noise to the VDL data set for cementing evaluation. The results show that, compared with other convolutional neural networks, the multi-scale perceptual convolutional neural network model is more stable and more suitable for the identification of cementing quality.

Managed pressure drilling (MPD) is an essential technology for safe and efficient drilling in deep high-temperature and high-pressure formations with narrow safety pressure windows. However, the complex conditions in deep wells make the mechanism of multiphase flow in drilling annulus complicated and increase the difficulty for accurate prediction of bottomhole pressure (BHP). Recently, an increasing volume of research shows that intelligent technology is an efficient means of accurately predicting BHP. However, few studies have focused on the temporal properties and variation mechanism of BHP. In this paper, hybrid neural network prediction models based on the multi-branch parallel are established by combining the different advantages of back propagation (BP), long short-term memory (LSTM), and a one-dimensional convolutional neural network (1DCNN) model. The results show that the relative error of the best model is about 70% lower than the optimal single intelligent model. Preliminary experimental results reveal that the hybrid models combine the advantages of different single models, which is more accurate and robust for extracting the temporal features of MWD. Finally, based on the trend analysis, the validity of the hybrid model is further verified. This study provides a reference for solving the problem of optimizing temporal characteristics and guidance for fine pressure control in complex formations.

The increasing exploration and development of complex oil and gas fields pose challenges to drilling efficiency and safety due to the presence of formations with varying hardness, abrasiveness, and rigidity. Consequently, there is a growing demand for drilling parameter optimization and speed-up technologies. However, existing models based on expert experience can only achieve single-objective optimization with limited accuracy, making real-time adaptation to changing drilling conditions and formation environments challenging. The emergence of artificial intelligence provides a new approach for optimizing drilling parameters. In this study, we introduce the Bi-directional Long Short-Term Memory (Bi-LSTM) deep learning algorithm with the attention mechanism to predict the rate of penetration (ROP). This algorithm improves the ROP prediction accuracy to 98.33%, ensuring reliable subsequent optimization results. Additionally, we propose a coupling optimization algorithm that combines Bi-LSTM with the particle swarm optimization algorithm (PSO) to enhance drilling efficiency through parameter optimization. Our approach aims to maximize drilling footage while maintaining the highest ROP. The optimal solutions obtained are verified through multi-parameter cloud image analysis, yielding consistent results. The application of our approach demonstrates an 81% increase in drilling speed and a 28% reduction in drill bit energy losses. Moreover, the real-time optimization results effectively guide field operations.