Case Study: a Russia-based operating company boosts ROP by 67% with SLB PowerDrive vorteX

PowerDrive vorteX System Mitigates Shock and Vibration While Increasing ROP 67%

SLB worked with a Russia Based Operating Company drilling a horizontal section in eastern Siberia, Russia, where severe shock and vibration were slowing drilling, causing tool issues, and reducing efficiency. The operator needed to improve horizontal drilling performance in a challenging 6-in interval near the edge of the reservoir.

SLB recommended the PowerDrive vorteX powered rotary steerable system to maximize energy at the bit and reduce vibration and drag. Using the system, the operator increased average horizontal ROP from 12 m/h to 20 m/h, setting a field record, cut total shock count from about 2 million to 10,000, eliminated stick/slip and vibration issues, and saved 25 rig hours.