Challenge: Improve ROP in a vertical and curve section drilled in soft sandstone while maintaining toolface control and buildup rate (BUR).
Solution: Deploy a three-blade StingBlade conical diamond element bit with utility gauge pads to improve drilling and hydraulic efficiency as well as stabilization.
Results:
- Increased overall on-bottom ROP by 39.2%.
- Decreased average footage required to slide by 30.6% per well.
- Demonstrated enhanced BUR capability and toolface controllability compared with the baseline drill bit.
- Saved PDC Energy 7.5 drilling hours.