Истории Drillingautomation

Directional surveys acquired by Measurement While Drilling (MWD) are subject to many errors that are not easily recognized by traditional Quality Control (QC) procedures. This commonly leads to inaccurate wellbore placement and greater positional uncertainty. Common sources of MWD survey error are inaccurate geomagnetic references, localized distortions in the natural magnetic field, poor instrument calibration, random sensor noise, magnetic mud, and human error. Often times, such errors go unrecognized due to limitations in traditional single-station QC tests. This is a significant problem because wellbore collision avoidance, geological modeling, and reservoir drainage are all greatly affected by wellbore placement accuracy. Fortunately, most sources of MWD error can now easily be identified and corrected through implementation of robust independent survey quality control processes. By using web-based systems to facilitate this process, drillers can benefit from the most powerful quality assurance practices which can be standardized across the industry regardless of service provider or vendor specific technologies.

The Coaching Guide originated in 2018 as part of a campaign to equip our Drilling Superintendents and HSE staff with additional tools and skills for coaching employees in the field. Recognizing the diverse skill sets among supervisors and managers, we aimed to support the development of these skills and provide a reference guide. Since its release, the guide has undergone updates to align with our core values and behaviors. Presently, we distribute these guides to new managers and employees seeking to enhance their people leadership skills. By sharing this, we hope it can serve as an additional resource to empower your own leaders. Safety is personal and it's our job to Actively C.A.R.E. for one another.

This study demonstrates that the procedure reduces the horizontal wellbore position uncertainty by 46% for the study area and more generally from 15 to 50 percent when compared to standard MWD (Measurement While Drilling) survey technology. Furthermore, this method was compared to a typical IFR model created from airborne measurements. Read out the full tech paper here: https://www.helmerichpayne.com/resources/technical-publications/achieving-iscwsa-mwd-ifr1-tool-codes-without-airborne-magnetic-surveys or directly contact us at: https://www.helmerichpayne.com/contact.

A sensitivity analysis was then conducted on several BHA types and lengths, considering different boundary conditions in vertical and horizontal wells. Directional models are found to be reasonably unsensitive to the choice of the effective length because they are based on steady-state computations, but the same cannot be stated for dynamics. This study developed a more robust approach to estimate properly the effective length for lateral vibrations, an essential for BHA resonance. Read out the full tech paper here: https://www.helmerichpayne.com/resources/technical-publications/to-what-extent-can-the-notion-of-an-effective-length-be-reliable-to-assess-the-bha-lateral-behavior or you can also download the pdf from here: https://www.helmerichpayne.com/media/technical-publications/SPE-217755-MS.pdf. Contact us to know more: https://www.helmerichpayne.com/contact.

A multi-stage penalized procedure is developed that optimizes this alignment map to minimize a misfit function, while taking the prior knowledge into consideration. Read out the tech paper in detail by visiting here: https://www.helmerichpayne.com/resources/technical-publications/improved-typelog-alignment-for-automated-geosteering-using-multi-stage-penalized-optimization or you can reach out to us directly here: https://www.helmerichpayne.com/contact.

The condensed box-on-box substructure of the Flex3 reduces the number of rig move loads, allowing for an efficient rig down and rig up. No cranes are needed to move the rig's backyard skids, including the engines, mud pumps and mud tanks. Furthermore, the mast, raised and lowered hydraulically, contains an integrated block and top drive that does not need to be removed. Read out the full news here: https://bit.ly/48rBKy7 or you can also download the original pdf from here: https://bit.ly/45XFOo5. Reach out to us to know more in detail: https://bit.ly/452JYdl.

This survey has been conducted annually since 2007 and reflects feedback from more than 4,000 respondents that use products and services of global oilfield suppliers. The surveys are part of EnergyPoint's portfolio of studies focused on the oil and gas industry's satisfaction with the products and services it utilizes and depends upon. A total of 17 contractors received the minimum number of evaluations to be included in this year's final top-to-bottom rankings. Read out the full news here: https://www.helmerichpayne.com/resources/news/helmerich-amp-payne-receives-top-ranking-in-customer-satisfaction-from-energypoint-research. Visit us to know more about us in detail: https://www.helmerichpayne.com/contact.

Our Automation Sequencer systematically shifts between each of the functions of drilling a stand-minimizing the human inefficiencies. Moreover, it reduces flat times between each of the capabilities. Customers that utilize our processes and personnel training are able to reduce NPT caused by manual tasks like making connections, skidding, rig moves, and running casing. Know more about H&P Drilling Outcomes - https://www.helmerichpayne.com/drilling-outcomes/reduce-time-to-target. Contact Us Today - https://www.helmerichpayne.com/contact/contact-sales.

For the baseline scenario, low probabilities of collision imply that extensive use of ranging is required for a successful operation. Positional uncertainty reduction techniques and multiple target intervals can greatly increase the collision probability and reduce the need for ranging. Of importance to increasing the probability of successful interception are techniques that maximize the uncertainty reduction along a single axis (e.g. the vertical plane).

This paper should provide help to engineers who seek to improve the accuracy of casing wear prediction and hence improve casing wear management. It presents a new way of anticipating tortuosity based on offset well data and it offers a suggestion on how to deal with MFCL measurement error during wear factor calibration and wear prediction. Read out the full tech paper here: https://www.helmerichpayne.com/resources/technical-publications/casing-wear-prediction-monitoring-analysis-and-management-in-the-culzean-field or you can also reach out to us here: https://www.helmerichpayne.com/contact.

Continuous real-time updating of the bit position is one of the many critical analysis steps that can be automated, driving steering decisions. The practice of accurately predicting bit position and trajectory is a skill that is artfully developed by expert directional drillers over many years. To demonstrate the value of partial automation, a specific example is presented where the continuous calculation of the real-time bit position and its trajectory is fully automated, showing that the analysis and decision-making performed by the automated system is faster and more accurate than performed by human directional drillers.

Once the tasks of laying down casing and drill pipe were completed, the derrick was then lowered and replaced. The crew was cleared to resume drilling ahead. "Yeah, that was April 19. Then on May 11, we had another one, right across the highway from us. You could chunk a rock at it." Drilling in remote locations - whether in the middle of the ocean, the middle of a rainforest, or the middle of rural Oklahoma - brings its own set of issues when inclement weather takes place. Multiple methods of monitoring exist in the event that systems are unavailable. The Starlink satellite system on all H&P rigs, storm radios, high tech rig phones, and even a basic antenna for local channels all ensure accurate and up to date weather information is available. Read out the full HSE News from here: https://bit.ly/3vsbhSH or you can also download the article from here: https://bit.ly/3U1Pzhu. Contact us to know more about our HSE News: https://bit.ly/452JYdl.

The oil and gas industry is witnessing a significant transformation with the advent of drilling rig automation. Traditional drilling operations are being upgraded with advanced software and robotic systems designed to enhance efficiency and safety. Drilling rig automation allows for precision and consistency by removing human error from drilling operations, making the process faster and more reliable. Drilling rig companies are at the forefront of this revolution, offering automated solutions that integrate with existing infrastructure.

64% reduction in the average torque standard deviation, indicating a smaller severity of torque swings Intermediate Section BHA Count 66% reduction in total intermediate BHA count - reduced from a total of three to one. To learn more about the case study, visit here: https://www.helmerichpayne.com/resources/case-studies/oklahoma-operator-enhances-bit-and-bha-integrity-reduces-failure-and-repair-costs or contact us directly: https://www.helmerichpayne.com/contact.

As the intermediate section was being drilled, the key formation tops were detected as coming in much shallower than the geological prognosis had predicted. As a result of this real-time intelligence, the operator was able to quickly switch to depth-of-cut drilling 100 feet earlier than had been originally planned. This change was key, as the Travis Peak actually came in 95 feet shallow. By quickly reacting to the gamma data, unnecessary bit damage was avoided and a possible extra trip was saved. The roadmaps for additional wells on this pad were then updated with this new information to help ensure there won't be any future surprises. Learn more here: https://www.helmerichpayne.com/resources/case-studies/drilling-and-geology-integration-extends-bit-life-and-reduces-time-to-target-in-challenge-ridden-reservoir. Contact us to know in detail: https://www.helmerichpayne.com/contact.

At H&P we dedicate the month of April to actively promoting vehicle safety in all forms. Our goal is to increase awareness of key topics like distracted driving, fatigue and seatbelt use. You may think, "Seatbelts? Who doesn't wear a seatbelt?" Unfortunately, 27.5 million Americans admit there are times when they don't. I have a very personal story about our momentary decisions that have lifelong impact. I encourage each and every one of you to Actively C.A.R.E. by being selfish about your safety. Buckle up - not only for yourself, but also for those who need you to make it home safe.

The DrillScan software analysis uncovered high friction factors caused by high wellbore tortuosity. Knowing this ahead of time allowed H&P to recommend that the operator lower the doglegs in the curve from 10 deg/100 to 8 deg/100. While drilling, the Bit Guidance System collected data to make more efficient sliding decisions that were autonomously executed using AutoSlide technology. Wells 3 and 4, drilled using H&P's integrated solutions, reduced the average bottom drilling hours from 196 to 139 hours compared to the manually operated wells 1 and 2 - resulting in a savings of 57 hours. Reach out to us here: https://www.helmerichpayne.com/resources/case-studies/operator-saves-2.38-days-of-drilling-time-equating-to-a-savings-of-over-140-000-per-well. Contact us to know more: https://www.helmerichpayne.com/contact.

ADIPEC is one of the largest and most prestigious events in the oil and gas industry and is a great opportunity to connect with a vast number of our customers and peers around the globe on the incredible strides we are making together. Having been in the drilling business for over a century, we've seen a lot of changes in that time. This legacy we have created provides us with a unique perspective on the evolution of the energy industry and allows us to continue to innovate and lean on technology to propel us into the next frontier. When I think about the conversations taking place even five years ago compared to now, it's clear that we are innovating at a more rapid rate than we've ever seen before. The discussions that occur each year at ADIPEC help to steer the world's energy future and it's an honor to take part in that conversation. Interesting, right? Read out the full news here: https://www.helmerichpayne.com/resources/news/steering-the-worlds-energy-future-with-a-unique-perspective-on-drilling-technologies or you can also download the pdf of the same from here: https://www.helmerichpayne.com/media/general/ADIPEC-JB-Article.pdf. Reach out to us to know more in detail: https://www.helmerichpayne.com/contact.

Analysis of low frequency axial drilling dynamics from block velocity input to surface weight on bit (SWOB) or differential pressure outputs, shows significant regional variation. This range in dynamics poses a robustness challenge for automated drilling control systems. Many factors influence drilling dynamics such as pipe stiffness, mud properties, tortuosity, friction, bit design, and BHA geometry. A simple analytic model representing axial drilling dynamics is described and compared to a finite element drilling model and to drilling data. The analytic model shows that axial drilling dynamics may be represented by a first-order transfer function with a time constant dependent on axial stiffness and drillabillity. Reach out to us here for the full tech paper: https://www.helmerichpayne.com/resources/technical-publications/modeling-of-axial-rotary-drilling-dynamics-as-a-step-towards-drilling-automation or contact us here: https://www.helmerichpayne.com/contact.

H&P's FlexDrill is a technology-based tool that automates the detection of and response to a host of downhole conditions. With FlexDrill technology, wells are able to manage and fine-tune setpoints at a much higher rate than offset wells - automating critical adjustments to WOB, RPM, differential pressure zeroing, and more. These windows are built in accordance with drill bit knowledge or selection along with the downhole motor configuration in conjunction with the elected BHA to optimize the rock removing process. After implementing FlexDrill technology on 15 of the operator's wells, an immediate increase in performance was achieved. Footage per day jumped from 1,296 feet per day to 2,520 feet per day. Average operating time reduced from 4.78 days to just 2.46 days. Savings of 2.32 days and $116,000 on intermediate string operations. The optimized ROP and overall drilling performance achieved made them more competitive in the region. Read out the full case study here: https://www.helmerichpayne.com/resources/case-studies/midland-operator-increases-footage-per-day-by-almost-94-enhances-bha-reliability. Contact us in case of any doubt: https://www.helmerichpayne.com/contact.