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RSP Permian LLC Improves ROP 35% by Using AxeBlade Bit Through Multiple Formations, Texas

Published: 01/30/2017

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The operator decided to run the AxeBlade bit to TD through limestone, dolomite, sandstone, and shale formations. It achieved an ROP of more than 84 ft/h, increasing ROP 35% compared with that achieved by the PDC bit and 38% compared to the offset median. This was the highest ROP that had been experienced in previous wells on the same well pad.
Location
Midland Basin, United States, North America, Onshore
Details

Lithology
Limestone, dolomite, sandstone, and shale

Bit diameter
12.25 in

Weight on bit
25,000-32,000 lbf

Section length
2,972 ft

Total depth
8,434 ft

Background

RSP Permian LLC wanted to increase ROP when drilling through multiple formations in the Midland basin. Using conventional PDC bits, the ROP in previous wells had ranged from 41 to 65 ft/h.
Products Used
AxeBlade
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