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Operator Cuts 20 Drilling Days, Saves USD 360,000 and Reaches Interval TD in Abrasive Formation

Published: 03/22/2016

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By mitigating BHA and drillstring vibration and enhancing stability, the StingBlade bit enabled the operator to increase footage and ROP while achieving the desired build rate.
By mitigating BHA and drillstring vibration and enhancing stability, the StingBlade bit enabled the operator to increase footage and ROP while achieving the desired build rate.
Location
Kazakhstan, Asia
Details

Kariman Field

Well
K-13

Field
Kariman

Lithology
Dolomitic limestone and marls interbedded with claystone

Interval length, m
448

Interval TD, m
4,303

Maximum interval ROP, m/h
8.3

Average interval ROP, m/h
3.1

Offset interval maximum ROP, m/h
2

Offset interval average ROP, m/h
1.2

Background
In the Mangistau region of Kazakhstan, Emir Oil Company planned to drill an 8 1/2-in horizontal sidetrack well (K-13) in the Kariman field. A previous well in the same field was drilled with seven competitor roller cone bits, requiring multiple trips out of hole. A StingBlade conical diamond element bit was chosen for its high point-load concentration and cutter durability. The operator drilled the sidetrack interval to TD with a single StingBlde bit.
Products Used
StingBlade
Conical diamond element bit

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