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Extended Reach Drilling: We Can Take You To That Point of Comfort and Profit
Extended Reach Drilling: We Can Take You To That Point of Comfort and Profit
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Real Results
Slide drilling enhanced with friction reduction sub
ConocoPhillips realize axial drag friction and torque reduction in
West Sak, Kaparuk Field using Weatherford’s LoTAD sub.
Formations: Sandstone
Depth: MD13,280 ft., TVD 3,808 ft. • Objectives:
Pore Press: Mud wt: 9.0 ppg To reduce the buckling when
drilling the horizontal section
Well Type: Multilateral and landing the liner string.
Hole Size: 6-3/4” • Results:
Number of Wells: 1 Positive weight gain and torque
reduction observed
Excellent actual slide drilling
performance and exceeded
expected result
Features: Benefits:
• Low torque • Cased or open hole operation
• Low axial drag • Simple installation and service
Features: Benefits:
• Small roller contact area • Reduces differential sticking
• Rollers avoid plowing • Improves cement sheath
Features:
• Bi-directional rollers
• Small roller contact area Benefits:
• Reduces differential sticking
• Exceptional wear resistance
• Improve cement sheath
• For CRA applications parts coated with
isolating polyamid material to prevent
contaminating contact
Features: Benefits:
• Does not rotate directly on drill pipe • 30 – 40 % torque reduction
• 300° F (150° C) rated • Fewer tools required per
• 10,000 lbs side load job
• Oil or water based mud systems • Long life bearings
• Inexpensive