TX 75083-3836, U.S.A., fax 01-972-952-9435. AbstractThe majority of the fields in southeast Mexico require 1,000m to 3,400m of 17-1/2 hole to set 13-3/8 casing at the top of Encanto/Deposito formation. Lithology is typically weak sandstone with shale stringers (UCS 2,000-6,000 psi). Operators have attempted to use PDC to drill the hole section in one run with limited success. Operators required an updated steel-tooth rollercone to cut costs by reducing trips/bits to complete the section. Examination of steel-tooth dulls indicated erosive and abrasive wear due to the high sand content was the major factor limiting performance improvement.The authors will present case studies that document the new bit design has increased meterage by at least 46%, ROP by 12%. Total bit runs have decreased from six to four and the total cone revolutions have increased by 60% compared to average values of best offset runs in several fields. This has saved the operator an average of $140,000USD per 17-1/2" hole section per well.
TX 75083-3836, U.S.A., fax 01-972-952-9435. AbstractThe majority of the fields in southeast Mexico require 1,000m to 3,400m of 17-1/2 hole to set 13-3/8 casing at the top of Encanto/Deposito formation. Lithology is typically weak sandstone with shale stringers (UCS 2,000-6,000 psi). Operators have attempted to use PDC to drill the hole section in one run with limited success. Operators required an updated steel-tooth rollercone to cut costs by reducing trips/bits to complete the section. Examination of steel-tooth dulls indicated erosive and abrasive wear due to the high sand content was the major factor limiting performance improvement.The authors will present case studies that document the new bit design has increased meterage by at least 46%, ROP by 12%. Total bit runs have decreased from six to four and the total cone revolutions have increased by 60% compared to average values of best offset runs in several fields. This has saved the operator an average of $140,000USD per 17-1/2" hole section per well.
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