Case Study: a leading operating company saves 53 hours of survey time with SLB's xBolt G2 service

Operator Saves 53 Hours of Survey Time Using xBolt G2 Service Across 8-Well Pad

SLB worked with a leading operating company in the MidCon Basin that needed to reduce drilling time by cutting survey time. The company faced a challenge because traditional electromagnetic (EM) telemetry could not be reliably received through the overlying formations and extended laterals.

SLB used the xBolt G2 service, combining EM and mud pulse telemetry to maintain reliable signal transmission and switch modes as needed. The approach saved 53 hours of survey time across 8 wells, reduced connection time by 7.5 hours per 10,000-foot lateral, and avoided an estimated 23-hour trip to change tools.