New PDC Benchmark Set in Delta Mahakam Area, East Kalimantan
Application
Swamp Barge – 8.5” directional.
Interbedded, Sandstone, Limestone, Shale and Organic Shale Formation
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Technology
VION™ 616
VENOM COBRA™ Cutters
VENOM FANG™ Cutters
Locations
INDONESIA
Swamp Barge
Customer Challenge
- Fast instantaneous ROP of more 200 m/hr in upper section.
- Fast ROP in lower section for TVD deeper than 3750m.
- Directional Requirement in S type well.
- Longest interval
- Durability to finish up the section with good dull not to jeopardize ROP.
Varel Solution
- Shaped cutter Fang and Cobra.
- G1 Gage Design
- Optimize back rake and diamond volume distribution
- DIG-3DTM contact analysis
Customer Value
Longest and fastest field record as compared to previous benchmark in the same application (TVD deeper than 3750m) with pristine dull of 1-1-WT
- Drilled total footage of 3203m with ROP of 56 m/hr.
- Achieved 27% increase in ROP as compared to offset average and 3% increase as compared to fastest incumbent.