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PowerDrive Orbit RSS Drills 8 1/2-in Lateral 100% in Target in 1.79 Days
Published: 06/13/2019

PowerDrive Orbit RSS Drills 8 1/2-in Lateral 100% in Target in 1.79 Days
Published: 06/13/2019


Together, these technologies were able to drill more than 3,000 ft [914 m] in the first 24 h of the operation and complete the whole lateral (approximately 7,000 ft [2,134 m]) in just 1.79 days. The PowerDrive Orbit RSS held the trajectory within the specified target while drilling at more than 500-ft/h [152-m/h] ROP without compromising directional control.
Location
United States, North America, Onshore
Details
Upton County
Wolfcamp B
Environment
Unconventional
Hole size
8 1/2 in
Background
The 8 1/2-in lateral section of a well was drilled using a PowerDrive Orbit RSS with the SlimPulse service. The closed-loop inclination and azimuth control, along with the innovative pad design, has enhanced the RSS trajectory control as compared with other rotary steerable systems.
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