Sidetracking Efficiency in Colombia Use of the TrackMaster Select* System delivers a successful sidetrack in a high inclination and high dogleg severity (DLS) application. Results Successfully completed the window in 9 ⅝ inch casing in one trip. A total of only 9 hours was required to mill the window and drill the rat hole. The … Read more
A Customized PullMaster System with Large Scale Deflection Spear applied in a North Sea Conductor Recovery Operation. The Wellbore Integrity Solutions (WIS) PullMaster System was re-configured and deployed to generate high separation forces between 20-inch and 30-inch strings. Results The customized solution was delivered quickly to the customer, on time. The system functioned as planned. … Read more
ProMILL Duo* Delivers Record Savings in a Brunei Well Abandonment Application. A permanent well barrier across 7 in. x 9 ⅝ in. x 13 ⅝ in. casing was accomplished in record time for the customer, saving $2.5MM and 17 days of rig time. Results A successful project execution that saved 17 days of rig time … Read more
ProMill Duo* Application Sets Record of a 111 ft window in Qatar. Barrier restoration across 7 inch and 9⅝ inch casings achieved successfully. Results An estimated saving of 40 days was accomplished. A long interval of 7-inch casing milling was eliminated using the ProMILL Duo technology The window length of 111 ft was a record … Read more
ProMILL Duo* Dual Casing Section Mill Application Breaking Records in Northern Germany. A plug and abandonment (P&A) operation using the 9⅝ in. x 13⅜ in. ProMILL Duo system achieves a new record, 328ft long, 13⅜ in. casing window inside 18⅝ inch casing. Results Successfully deployed the ProMILL Duo through 9⅝ inch casing and created a … Read more
An Outstanding Open Hole Sidetracking Performance in the Permian Basin using the TrackMaster OH System After two unsuccessful sidetrack attempts, a customer in the Permian Basin mobilized WIS to set a 103/4 inch TrackMaster OH whipstock and drill the rathole. The operation was completed in one trip in a total of 16 hours. Results Sidetracking … Read more
A Successful Section Milling and Hole Enlargement Operation in Colombia An efficient abandonment operation in 7-inch casing was completed using a K-Mill and Underreamer in two days. Results Successfully completed section milling operation in 7-inch casing, including the casing collar. Successfully enlarged the wellbore to 16-inch diameter. The operation was completed within two days. The … Read more
Planning and Experience in Geothermal Operations in Indonesia Ensures Success Two different operational examples highlight specific procedural requirements in geothermal applications. Results Example 1 The liner was successfully cut and retrieved while under total fluid losses. The customer continued to drill an open hole sidetrack and reach the desired reservoir target. Example 2 The cased … Read more
TrackMaster* Select System Successfully Deployed, Northern Territory, Australia. The WIS team in Australia mobilized a TrackMaster Select system at short notice to complete a hard formation sidetrack in a single trip. Result Rapid mobilization from the WIS support base to the Northern Territory rig location was completed with on-time delivery. The TrackMaster Select was oriented … Read more