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ROP Optimization and RSS Technologies Increase ROP 70% and 143% in Penglai Field with No NPT

Published: 09/05/2014

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ROP Optimization and RSS Technologies Increase ROP 70% and 143% in Penglai Field with No NPT - Optimized BHA drills 764-m interval in 24 hours, setting field record
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Location
China, Asia, Onshore
Details

China
Penglai Field

Lithology
Unconsolidated sandstone
 
Interval length
764 m
 
Hole size
121/4 in, 81/2 in
 
Environment
Shallow water
 
Connection time
<20 min

Background
In its drilling operation in the Penglai field, China, an operator was faced with long connection times and a plateau in drilling performance. To increase efficiency and drilling performance, the operator needed to increase ROP and establish new connection practices that would reduce connection time.
Products Used
PowerDrive Xceed
Ruggedized rotary steerable system

With an internal sealing mechanism, the PowerDrive Xceed RSS drills extended-reach wells through abrasive, soft, and hard formations.
PowerDrive vorteX
Powered rotary steerable system

Improve ROP with high weight on bit and additional torque capacity.
UltraDril Plus
Premium-performance aqueous drilling fluid system

Balanced fluids for performance, economics, and sustainability in challenging drilling environments
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