Efficient, reliable tractor conveyance

With low sensitivity to well conditions, the UltraTRAC all-terrain wireline tractor can convey toolstrings at up to 2,700 ft/h. The UltraTRAC tractor applies the highest output force available for reliable conveyance even in challenging wellbore conditions. Active traction control and reverse tractoring improve maneuverability and minimize slippage. Not only is data acquired faster but decision making is also more timely because the tractor-conveyed tools return real-time data in comparison with memory logging on drillpipe conveyance. The streamlined efficiency of UltraTRAC tractor operations also improves safety as rig time is significantly reduced.

Two logging runs in half the time

A ThruBit services quad-combo was run first in the 3,500-ft lateral section of three wells to acquire density, neutron, resistivity, and sonic data. High-quality FMI microimager logs were then acquired to complement the Thrubit services logs for formation evaluation, lithology identification, and mechanical properties estimation. The FMI microimager was conveyed on the UltraTRAC tractor through 7-in casing and 8¾- and 6 1⁄8-in open hole. The ThruBit services and UltraTRAC tractor-conveyed logging runs totaled only 24 h, about half the time required for drillpipe conveyance, and saved the operator USD 40,000 in rig costs.