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AutoTrak System saves £426,624 on complex well

Location: UK North Sea

Objectives:

  • Drill a long 82° tangent section and a 95° turn

  • Finish 121/4 -in. section in a single run

  • Keep hole clean in extended high-angle well

  • Follow 3-D profile to land in reservoir

System:

  • INTEQ’s 81/4 -in. AutoTrak® RCLS

  • HCC’s 121/4 -in. TX 488 drill bit

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Comarison: 12 1/4in Drilling Performance

Results:

  • Met directional objectives on 3-D wellpath
  • Drilled entire section in one run
  • Continuous rotation kept hole clean
  • Increased ROP 101% compared to offsets
  • Rig time saved: 128 hours
  • Cost savings: £426,624

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