Case Study: the operator saves $3.6 million drilling in a hazardous field with Weatherford's Modus Managed Pressure Wells Solution

The Operator saves $3.6 million with Weatherford International's Modus managed pressure wells solution

Weatherford International helped an operator tackle the challenge of drilling a hazardous horizontal well in Indonesia's Batu Raja formation. The customer faced an unpredictable formation with total loss and gas migration zones, making the well undrillable using conventional methods. The primary objectives were to maintain constant bottomhole pressure, provide early loss detection, and safely reach total depth.

Weatherford implemented its Modus managed pressure wells solution, utilizing constant bottomhole pressure and pressurized mud cap drilling (PMCD) methods. The system's electric chokes and real-time monitoring provided precise control, enabling safe drilling through severe losses and gas influx. This approach saved the operator an estimated $3.6 million USD, primarily from a 40% reduction in drilling fluid costs, while also improving safety and operational efficiency.

The Operator