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

TrackMaster-OH Open Hole Whipstock System Solves Sidetracking Challenge in South Texas. After three failed attempts to sidetrack with cement plugs, the TrackMaster Open Hole (OH) whipstock with bi-mill provided a reliable and defined kick-off point in less than 20 hours. Result The TrackMaster-OH whipstock system was set, created the window, and drilled the rathole in … Read more

Successful Execution of a Challenging Dual Completion Fishing Operation in the UAE. Experienced Wellbore Integrity Solutions (WIS) personnel planned and recovered a severely corroded dual completion. Result 100% recovery of the old completion tubing and accessories was achieved. Comprehensive planning and experience were combined to ensure a successful operation. The customer was able to restore … Read more

Deployment of TrackMaster*-OH Whipstock Recovers 8,300 ft of Horizontal Wellbore in the Permian Basin. WIS successfully set an open hole whipstock 8,350 ft into a 6 3⁄4 inch lateral section, for a total depth of almost 18,000 ft. Result The TrackMaster-OH system was successfully deployed, oriented, and set at 17,950 ft MD in accordance with … Read more

An Outstanding Open Hole, Horizontal Washover and Fishing Operation, Under Total Losses, Results in the Recovery of an RSS BHA. The WIS team in Kuwait successfully planned and recovered a BHA valued at $2 million and avoided a sidetrack requirement. Result A successful washover of the stuck BHA in the horizontal section was completed, under … Read more

Fishing Operation Results in the Successful Recovery of a High-Value BHA and Restores Wellbore Access. The WIS team in Australia completed a fishing operation that saved significant cost to the customer, including a drilling BHA valued at $4.8 million. Result Successfully retrieved the stuck rotary steerable, Penta combo logging, and directional drilling BHA. Saved the … Read more

An Advanced, Low Side Casing Exit Successfully Deployed Using The TrackMaster Select* System. The WIS team in Australia worked closely with a customer in Australia to plan and execute a first low side sidetrack from 10¾ inch casing. Result A successful, low side casing exit was delivered in a single trip. The tri-mill configuration selected … Read more

Rapid Mobilization of TrackMaster Select in Mexico Recovers an Ongoing Exploration Well Sidetrack Successfully. Facing significant challenges in an ongoing sidetracking operation, a customer mobilized the TrackMaster Select* system at short notice to sidetrack 13 3⁄8 inch casing and deliver a successful casing exit. Result Rapid mobilization of equipment and qualified, experienced, local personnel within … Read more

A True One-Trip Section Milling Solution with New Milling Technology Successfully Delivers 50 meter Section Lengths. Using the ProMILL* system, two 50 m sections were successfully milled using section mill knives dressed with both WaveEdge* and a new milling insert technology. Result A true single-trip operation was provided for each section. A 50 m section … Read more