Drill faster and more accurately using three downhole telemetry options, all in one BHA.
Published: 06/13/2019
Published: 06/13/2019
Western Canda
Montney Formation, Wembley Field
Operator
Canadian Natural Resources Limited
Mud
CaCl
TD
3,022 m
Canadian Natural Resources needed to drill a 3,000-m lateral while staying within the pay zone, which meant withstanding the high shock and vibration of the Montney Formation. The well plan required real-time communication with the RSS throughout the 3,022-m lateral section. Canadian Natural Resource’s standard plan was to drill the lateral in two bit runs, while struggling with sliding, equipment challenges, and lower ROPs. A BHA incorporating the xBolt G2 service was chosen to use alongside a DynaForce motor, a PowerDrive Orbit RSS, and XPC connections.