Sidetrack Solution Saves Slot | SLB

Sidetrack Solution Saves Slot

Published: 05/27/2021

Concrete blue texture
 
PowerPak trajectory
Using a jetting BHA, the operator successfully initiated the A-15 sidetrack and kickoff from the cement plug with a 1.83° bent jetting BHA, which safely eliminated tracking A-16 casing and positioned the well to the right azimuth. The 1.5° bent motor executed an average of –26°/100-ft turn rate with good directional control. In addition to saving the slot, the operator ran the casing to bottom and successfully cemented the casing.
Location
Middle East, Offshore
Details

Middle East

Lithology
Limestone, claystone, gypsum, and dolomite

Hole size
16 in

Background
An operator in the Middle East was concerned about the likelihood of losing the A-15 slot after the conductor pipe hammering went in the wrong direction. Deviation from the planned trajectory could lead to tophole collision in addition to losing the slot.
Products Used