Developing fit-for-purpose solution in the planning stage
In the planning phase, GeoPark worked with Schlumberger to investigate
technologies and processes that would overcome flat drilling times and improve
drilling performance. Schlumberger recommended using the PowerDrive X6 vorteX
RSS and PowerPak HR motor to drill the 8 3/4-in section. Schlumberger also used
ROPO software to monitor and adjust weight on bit and rpm in real time. GeoPark
and Schlumberger also established hole-cleaning procedures, taking into account
the high ROP possible with the PowerDrive X6 vorteX RSS. APWD data was acquired
and analyzed to monitor hole cleaning and to minimize the wiper trips during
execution.
Setting a drilling record with optimal technologies
The constant communication between GeoPark and Schlumberger resulted in
excellent decisions when, after risk analysis, a planned trip with a BHA
equipped with logging-while-drilling tools was eliminated. The Tua-10 well
reached TD 6.23 days ahead of AFE and 29% faster compared with the previous
well. To date, it is GeoPark's fastest high-displacement well drilled in the
Llanos 34 campaign using a powered RSS. The well also set a Schlumberger record
for the longest single-run 8 3/4-in section drilled using the PowerDrive X6
vorteX RSS and PowerPak HR motor.