OptiWell
Well construction performance service
Monitor and analyze processes and downhole conditions in real time.
Seismic-Guided Drilling Service
Optimize well placement in real time
Drill safer, more cost-effective wells
Geomechanical-related problems during the drilling phase can have a significant effect on drilling safety and well cost. Our seismic-guided drilling service helps you avoid costly drilling risks by predicting geohazards and pore pressure ahead of the bit using real-time well data.
Rebuild models while drilling
Seismic-guided drilling integrates surface seismic and downhole measurements simultaneously while drilling to identify geological and geomechanical complexities. It uses the most accurate model available to help you plan your well design and avoid drilling hazards that may not be apparent until you reach a certain depth.
See how seismic guided drilling more accurately estimated the fault location to change the position of the casing point.
Our seismic-guided drilling service is a powerful application of a fast, integrated, and iterative workflow.
Step 1
Start with a baseline fit-for-purpose 3D predrill model including velocities, a structural image, and pore pressures.
Step 2
Acquire well data while drilling including sonic logs, checkshots, and well tops.
Step 3
Update the shallow velocity model behind the bit with the measured velocities.
Step 4
Update the velocity model ahead of the bit to match the seismic data.
Step 5
Repeat the workflow until target depth is reached.
Seismic Guided Drilling Service
Decrease NPT by identifying geomechanics issues ahead of the bit
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