During the industry downturn, operators tend to fine-tune efficiencies to drive down costs. The current environment has pushed producers in the Permian Basin toward exploration of newer technologies with a track record of solid returns on investment (ROI).

Schlumberger continues to improve ROI by changing the way business is conducted—through the integration of services that increase efficiency and optimize operations. Production experts working in the Permian Basin discuss the integration approach as well as the latest advancements in drilling and measurement technologies, bits, oil-based muds, and fracturing and completions techniques that are being used by the operators in the region.

BroadBand Precision

Integrated completion service

Fracture every cluster along the lateral, individually and precisely, while improving proppant transport to increase production.

BroadBand Sequence

Fracturing service

Fracture every cluster within a limited-entry interval to maximize reservoir contact and oil and gas production.

DynaForce

High-performance drilling motor

Increase torque output in high-volume drilling.

HydraGlyde

High-performance water-based drilling fluid system

Reduce torque, drag, shale swelling, and dispersion in environmentally sensitive shale.

StingBlade

Conical diamond element bit

Significantly improve footage and ROP in hard-to-drill formations.

Infinity

Dissolvable plug-and-perf system

Eliminate milling operations and enable fullbore production by using degradable frac balls and seats instead of plugs.

PowerDrive Orbit

Rotary steerable system

Achieve precise wellbore positioning on any rig type worldwide.

Petrel

E&P software platform

Enable discipline experts to work together and make the best possible decisions—from exploration to production.

Permian Producers Lean on Technology

The industry downturn has operators fine-tuning efficiencies to drive down costs

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