Case Study
Reservoir Boundary and Layer Detection in Geothermal Wells
Geothermal directional drilling
Leveraging geothermal experience and technologies to drill geothermal wells consistently, faster, and more efficiently
Overview
Precise directional control for geothermal wells
SLB provides the expert directional drilling services needed for high-quality, geothermal wellbores that stay in your optimal production zone. Our proven trajectory control technologies provide precise directional control using our logging-while-drilling (LWD) and measurement-while-drilling (MWD) services that deliver high-quality data. This enables time-critical decisions for accurate well construction.
Directional drilling technologies
We have unmatched directional drilling capabilities that integrate well construction digitalization with technologies that overcome complex geothermal well conditions, including temperatures exceeding 500 degF [20 degC] as well as abrasive and hard rock. Our workflows combine close collaboration with directional drillers and real-time analysis solutions to monitor downhole conditions, manage bottomhole assembly (BHA) dynamics, improve casing-point selection, and reduce drilling risks—all enhancing geothermal drilling.
Optimal wellbore path
Our advanced BHA instruments can measure the path of the geothermal wellbore in 3D space and map volumetric data, see up to 100 ft ahead of our innovative geothermal-capable drill bits, and provide data links to communicate these downhole measurements to the surface. And it all enables the directional driller to optimize the wellbore path with pinpoint accuracy—no matter how complex the well, no matter how long the lateral.
Read how SLB’s geothermal directional drilling capabilities can help you reach for better well economics.
Our geothermal well construction solutions
High-temperature endurance for drilling geothermal wells
Leveraging geothermal experience and technologies to drill geothermal wells consistently, faster, and more efficiently
Reduce drilling risk in challenging geothermal environments
Resilience in extreme geothermal environments
Flexible systems for use in geothermal drilling and production
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