Casing Setting Depth Selection | Casing Seat
The selection of the number of casing strings and their respective setting depths or seat generally is based on a consideration of the pore pressure and fracture pressure gradients of the formations to be penetrated. This article is a part of our Casing Design Full Guide.

Casing Seat Depth Selection Procedure

First: Calculate Pore Pressure & Fracture Pressure

- The pore pressure can be estimated from offset wells.
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