Turbodrilling System Completes Long Horizontal Section in One Run, Saving 45 Days for Sinopec
Published: 09/10/2014
Turbodrilling System Completes Long Horizontal Section in One Run, Saving 45 Days for Sinopec
Published: 09/10/2014
The Neyrfor turbodrilling system provided exceptional toolface control, enabling the operator to complete the 763.7-m horizontal section in 15.84 days at an average ROP of 3.15 m/h.
Location
China, Asia
Details
China
Operator
Sinopec Group
Lithology
Sandstone and mudstone
Hole size
8 1/2 in
Depth in
5,031.3 m
Depth out
5,795 m
Depth-in inclination
87.1°
Depth-out inclination
87°
Average ROP
3.15 m/h
Pumping time
302.5 h
On-bottom drilling time
242.25 h
Background
Sinopec needed to drill an 81/2-in section of a highly deviated horizontal well in a sandstone and mudstone formation, from 5,031.3 m to 5,795-m TD.
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