Directional drilling...not cheap, and highly specialzed, maybe that's why the big boys hire drilling companies....
Schlumberger DD Direct-land MWD and directional drilling services
Schlumberger, recognized as the industry leader in drilling and measurement technology, has developed the DD Direct system specifically to lower land directional drilling costs.
From performance drilling in vertical wells to difficult 3D trajectories, Schlumberger has the technical expertise and fit-for-purpose tools to lower drilling costs. The system includes software, hardware and the services of certified wellsite engineers. Schlumberger DD Direct for land directional drilling provides a standard services package and a variety of optional services to meet land drilling challenges.
Standard services
PowerPak steerable motors provide rotary drilling in vertical, tangential or horizontal sections of the hole and oriented drilling for kickoffs or course corrections. PowerPak motors can service hole sizes ranging from 3 3/8 to 26 in. and come in a variety of models, including Standard Power, Enhanced Power, Greater Torque, High-Flow, High Speed, Air Drilling and Short Radius.
SlimPulse latest-generation slim MWD tool is fully retrievable and replaceable. It provides real-time directional data for processing at the surface. SlimPulse features high tolerance for lost circulation materials, weighs less than 1050 lbm and can be broken down into 10-ft sections for easy transportation. The standard measurements are direction and inclination. Optional measurements include gamma ray and shock.
The Integrated Acquisition System is a complete package of innovative software and hardware that includes a new surface hardware system, dubbed the Compact Wellsite System, and a touch screen rig-floor display that permits the directional driller to run the job from the rig floor. The smaller operating footprint increases operating flexibility, making it ideal for land-based drilling.
Certified wellsite engineers attend a rigorous training program in directional drilling and MWD technologies. Cross-training delivers extremely knowledgeable wellsite personnel, providing a single point of contact on directional drilling and MWD issues for the client. The program ensures that Schlumberger wellsite personnel deliver the highest level of service quality in the industry.
Optional services
InterACT wellsite monitoring and control system delivers real-time drilling data anywhere, anytime via the Internet. It allows secure, real-time two-way communication that makes oilfield data and information available at all stages of the exploration, development and production cycle.
Continuous Survey Service real-time dogleg measurement provides the directional driller with azimuth and drift measurements while drilling ahead in either sliding or rotating mode. Accurate directional measurements from the MWD tool are used to calculate a true dogleg measurement, ensuring smoother wellbores.
AIM At-Bit Inclination Measurement tool supplies borehole inclination measurements at ±1 ft behind the bit. It provides continuous inclination while drilling, early confirmation of successful sidetracking, and reduced undulation for easier casing and completion running. The results are maximum pay zone footage, improved production per foot drilled and minimum production costs.
E-Pulse electromagnetic telemetry tool provides direction and inclination in high-shock underbalanced drilling environments. The tool provides direction, inclination, toolface, gamma ray and downhole pressure measurements.
APWD Annular Pressure While Drilling services provide real-time information about dynamic pressure conditions downhole. This information is used to optimize performance and minimize risk by identifying hole cleaning, borehole stability and well control issues, which are easily corrected with surface parameter adjustments. APWD services are ideal for rate of penetration optimization or underbalanced drilling applications.
PowerDrilling precision drilling services feature the selective integration of Schlumberger bits and downhole drilling systems. Schlumberger offers incentive-based contracts for specific hole sections or wells.
Cash is King until further notice!!!
My comments on companies are usually my opinion of long term success (years). The PPS may go up or down greatly in the meantime depending on the number of greedy suckers with money.
