A Pipe Cutting Efficiency Record with TruEdge Technology, Offshore Holland. A heavy-duty pipe cutter incorporating TruEdge* Technology Cutter Knives completed 5 cuts successfully in record times. Results: A single set of TruEdge technology knives performed 5 successful cuts with an average time of 22 minutes per cut, with the first and second cuts completed in … Read more
An Outstanding, High DLS, Cased Hole Exit Success in West Texas. Wellbore Integrity Solutions (WIS) successfully set a 9 5/8 inch TrackMaster Select* system for UpCurve Energy, in a high DLS wellbore, saving 600 feet or 75% of the previously drilled curve section. Results: The system was conveyed successfully through a DLS of greater than … Read more
Spotlight on Ecuador — Operational Performance and Reliability. 14 consecutive cased hole sidetracks completed flawlessly with the TrackMaster Select* system and experienced local Wellbore Integrity Solutions (WIS) personnel. Results: 14 consecutive flawless cased hole sidetracks in a single trip Six different customers Seven planned jobs and seven unplanned jobs Included wells with poor cement conditions … Read more
Outstanding Cased Hole Sidetracking Performance in Latin America with the TrackMaster Select. Recent operational successes in Brazil and Mexico highlight the advanced capabilities of the TrackMaster Select system. Results: Demonstrated reliability to successfully complete the window and drill the rathole in a single trip The time to mill the window and drill the rathole was … Read more
A Unique Sidetracking Challenge was Completed with the Trackmaster Select* in the Middle East With a record mud weight and placement right above the liner shoe, the TrackMaster Select* system enabled a successful cased hole sidetrack in a single trip. Results: Successfully completed the window in 7 inch liner in one trip. The window was … Read more
An Advanced Open Hole Sidetrack Application Saves 800 ft of Drilled Interval in a Middle East Well A TrackMaster* OH system was successfully deployed across another previously set whipstock and through several washout areas to complete an unplanned sidetrack objective. Results: The 8 3/8 in. open hole sidetrack was completed in one trip and saved … Read more
An Advanced Dual Casing Exit Success, Offshore India. The TrackMaster Select* system was used to create a 13 3/8 x 20 inch dual casing exit successfully in a single trip. RESULTS: A successful dual casing sidetrack was completed in a single trip using a 13 3/8 inch TrackMaster Select whipstock system. The system was set … Read more
TruEdge* Technology Delivers Outstanding Results in a Subsea Abandonment Application. The use of TruEdge technology reduced rig time and cost in a Subsea wellhead cutting and retrieval operation in the North Sea. RESULTS: The 20 in. x 35 in. conductor/ casing was successfully cut and the MS700 Wellhead was retrieved in 1 trip. A total … Read more
An Ultra Deep, Open Hole Sidetrack Success, Offshore Brazil. A challenging, unplanned open hole sidetrack was completed in an offshore exploration well using the TrackMaster Select* System. Results: The open sidetrack was conducted with one less trip than planned, saving significant time and rig cost for the customer. The well objectives were subsequently completed. Minimal … Read more