Case History
Automated Vertical Drilling System Drilled
227% Faster Than Average Offset
Baker Hughes VertiTrak and Quantec PDC bit
Benefits
„„ Delivered a quality vertical hole
without compromising critical „
drilling parameters
„„ Saved rig time through high ROP „
and elimination of correction runs
„„ Reduced drill string wear
„„ Saved operator $135,000
Well background and challenges
„„ Deviation of up to 4° inclination
„„ Reduce inclination without „
sacrificing performance
Baker Hughes solution
and results
„„ Baker Hughes VertiTrak™ automated
vertical drilling system
„„ Quantec™ Q605X PDC bit
„„ 7,766 ft drilled at average ROP „
of 104.9 ft/hr, 227% faster than
average offset
„„ Drilled vertical section in one run
„„ Maintained hole inclination under 2°
In this part of Goliad County, Texas, „ improved penetration rates along with
the operator has previously experienced automatic adjustment to correct any
vertical wellbore deviation of up to deviation from vertical. These capabilities
4° in inclination. To avoid parameter helped the operator avoid additional trip
changes that would result in a reduction time and days lost on correction runs. This
in performance or a costly correction combination resulted in 7,766 ft drilled in
run, Baker Hughes recommended a 74 hours, with an average of 104.9 ft/hr,
bit application and drilling system to while consistently keeping the hole under
overcome this challenge. Baker Hughes 2° of inclination.
VertiTrak system and Q605X completed
all of the operators objectives for this
particular hole section and performed Q605X provides
above expectations. best in class cutter
technology, superior
stability, and
A VertiTrak 6¾-in. system was used in hydraulic efficiency.
conjunction with an 8¾-in. Baker Hughes
Quantec Q605X PDC bit to drill Bethke „
No. 2. The VertiTrak system is the industry’s VertiTrak’s Ultra X-treme
first automated vertical drilling system power section combined
to incorporate rib steering technology, with digital downhole
electronics ensure
downhole closed-loop system and two- improved penetration
way communication. VertiTrak system’s rates along with
automatic adjustment
Ultra X-treme™ power section combined to correct any deviation
with digital downhole electronics ensures from vertical.
Offset Drilling Time Comparison
Drilling Hours
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
0
VertiTrak Run
2,000 Offset Well 1
Offset Well 2
Measured Depth (ft)
4,000 Offset Well 3
6,000
8,000
10,000
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