Much emphasis today is being placed on the drilling and completion of steam wells. Success or failure depends greatly on the cementing process, which requires not only the selection of competent and durable materials but also the complete understanding of placement techniques. Immobile muds, crooked holes, lost circulation, poor centralization, and the inability to move pipe are some of the major areas which contribute to good or bad results. This presentation covers a ''state of the art'' of the various techniques, materials, and equipment being used in cementing steam wells in the US and Mexico
