drilling optimization

The authors of this paper present the results of implementing a rig-automation solution applied to 20 wells in Ecuador in 2022.

This paper describes an 18-month intensive continuous improvement process between an operator, a rig contractor, and bottomhole-assembly (BHA) service providers aimed at reducing BHAs per well in two Oklahoma rigs.

This paper presents the study, resulting recommendations, and a proposed change in standard bottomhole-assembly configurations to reduce service-quality-compromising incidents and productive time lost from jar twistoffs.

This paper discusses a full-scale drilling test rig that allows comprehensive study of the influences of bit characteristics on high-frequency torsional oscillations (HFTO) for the first time.

The duo’s new services will be initially deployed in Iraq.

The objective of this paper is to review selected completions to provide insights for adoption of multilateral technologies, including lessons learned, operational experience, and recommendations.

This paper describes preplanning, execution, and results of drilling extended-reach wells with a large-bore design of 12¼-in. as the main stepout section and deploying 9⅝-in. casing at a shallow true vertical depth of 4,200 ft.

Nabors is connecting Corva’s platform to its universal rig controls and automation platform, allowing apps built and developed in Corva to monitor and control any rig equipped with the platform.

The authors of this paper discuss a global rate-of-penetration machine-learning model with the potential to eliminate learning curves and reduce time and costs associated with developing a new model for every field.

The data-management company has raised its investment in the technology company IWS by $7.9 million, with an agreement to invest an additional $25 million depending on the performance of IWS.