Well X is a deepwater exploration well with a carbonate primary target. Traditionally, bit records from offset wells or fields have been the only main source of data for bit selection. Often, bit selection has been trial-and-error because of limited data availability. Now, however, rock‑strength-analysis (RSA) software is a requirement for prejob planning to select a bit.
×
Continue Reading with SPE Membership
SPE Members: Please sign in at the top of the page for access to this member-exclusive content. If you are not a member and you find JPT content valuable, we encourage you to become a part of the SPE member community to gain full access.