Real-Time Enabled Digital Technologies Solution to Deliver Consistent Performance in Gas Wells Construction

Abstract

Abstract The oil and gas industry has constantly evolved riven by data management and technology application. Although the first well was drilled over 150 years ago, the last decade has shown a huge step change leaning towards digital technologies and automation dependency. The main purpose is to leverage from field experience in multiple disciplines, enable quick data transmission for accurate decision making and automate repetitive processes, aiming to reduce lost time, increase performance and ensure consistency. A multi-rig integrated project of gas wells construction in a field in the Middle East has successfully introduced selected Real-Time digital technologies connected with rig automation features and, along with standard practices developed through years of experience, has proven consistency assurance delivered by the implemented solution. Fully automated technologies combined with high-frequency Real-Time data generators and the latest generation of algorithms that model downhole conditions precisely, further enhance drilling performance, and allow faster and more reliable detection of non-desirable downhole events. This paper describes the strategy to combine fit-for-purpose technologies which deliver digital inputs working in communication with advanced digital technologies to deliver a solution for multiple stages of well construction operations to increase performance, reduce major risks, ensure procedural adherence and well delivery consistency.