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REELWELL BUSINESS IDEA


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To T provide a new d illi id drilling method for improved recovery of hydrocarbon resources

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TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
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COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE 2009 Onshore and Offshore pilot well* Validitation test at Ullrigg* Full scale prototype verification at Ullrigg* Critical components built and tested* Feasibility study* Reelwell established

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2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004

* Financial support from Research Council of Norway, StatoilHydro and Shell Norway Shell.

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REELWELL TECHNOLOGY
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Reverse circulation; upwards flow through inner drill string Wellbore annulus free of cuttings

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TOP TOP TOP DRIVE DRIVE DRIVE ADAPTER ADAPTER ADAPTER

TOP DRIVE ADAPTER:


Swivel for drill fluid in and out

DUAL FLOAT VALVE:


Enables downhole isolation and internal circulation

HYDRAULIC PISTON:
Pushes the bit f forward Barrier between well bore and hydraulic fluid

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VALIDATION TESTING OF METHOD


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GOAL:

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Validation test of REELWELL drilling method plain drilling and liner drilling Ullrigg testing centre in Stavanger May 08 Vertical well, 300 meter depth 100 m concrete column 103/8 casing

LOCATION:

CONCLUSION:
WHEN: WELL STRUCTURE:

The REELWELL drilling method is validated

SYSTEM/COMPONENTS: Dual Drill String for reverse circulation Dual Float Valve Piston Pi Top Drive Adapter Liner expander Control system (pressure and flow)

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SYSTEM BENEFITS
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MPD: Improved pressure- and well control Horizontal drilling: effective hole cleaning Hydraulic WOB allows for Extreme Reach Drilling (ERD) The technology provides access to previously inaccessible reservoirs

Reduced costs; less active mud volume required, faster operations Using existing facilities to reach previously inaccesible reservoirs Less active mud volume required Downhole isolation for improved HSE ERD making reservoirs acessible from land

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APPLICATIONS
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The method is especially suitable for: 1. 2. 3. 4. Mature fields with depleted reservoirs (MPD) Horizontal drilling (hole cleaning) Extended Reach Wells (ERD) Deep water fields Focus areas for 2009!

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Application: Application: DEPLETED RESERVOIRS


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Application: Application: DEPLETED RESERVOIRS


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Application: HORIZONTAL DRILLING


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Application: HORIZONTAL DRILLING


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MANAGED PRESSURE DRILLING


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CONVENTIONAL DRILLING
Problems zones are depleted areas, where pressure is reduced reduced.

MPD
Facilitating access to depleted areas Light fluid steep gradient Reduced casing program

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REELWELL MPD METHOD


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SET UP
1. 2. 3. 3 Two separated fluid systems Reelwell Piston sealing well bore Reelwell Dual Float Valve keeping pressure downhole

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TOP DRIVE ADAPTER

KEY FEATURES
1. 2. 3. Controlled Equivalent Circulation Density (ECD) No pressure at surface whilst drilling or during connection Hole cleaning

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EXISTING MPD vs REELWELL MPD


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1) PIPE CONNECTION - REELWELL: no pressure at surface

EXISTING MPD METHOD


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REELWELL MPD METHOD

EXISTING MPD vs REELWELL MPD


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2) START UP - REELWELL: internal circulation before downhole (dual float) valve opens

EXISTING MPD METHOD


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REELWELL MPD METHOD

EXISTING MPD vs REELWELL MPD


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3) DRILLING - REELWELL: the friction pressure loss in return line balance the pore pressure

EXISTING MPD METHOD


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REELWELL MPD METHOD

REELWELL MPD ADVANTAGES


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SAVINGS IN TIME AND COST
Use of existing rigs and systems Reduced casing program

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SAFER OPERATIONS
Piston and Dual Float Valve provides downhole isolation Unique p q pressure and volume control

ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDLY
Less active drilling fluid and chemicals required Low pump rate L t

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WAY FORWARD
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2008 Q4: Certification
Tools and procedures, DNV participating

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2009 Q1: Onshore Pilot Well


Plain drilling with MWD/directional tools out of 95/8 casing

2009 Q3: Offshore Pilot Well 2009: COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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For supporting and funding of the Reelwell development program, thanks to:

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