XpressDrill Operation Manual

XpressDrill™
OPERATIONS MANUAL
MARK SCOGIN
Director - Wellbore Departure
XpressDrill™
Wellbore Departure System
Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 3
1.0 XpressDrill™ Overview ......................................................................................... 3
1.1 XpressDrill™ Whipstock BHA – Hydraulic Packer Anchor......................... 4
1.2 XpressDrill™ Whipstock BHA – Hydraulic Extended Reach Anchor....... 4
1.3 XpressDrill™ Whipstock BHA – Mechanical Anchor.................................... 5
1.4 XpressDrill™ Whipstock BHA – Open Hole System ..................................... 5
2.0 Pre-Job Preparation ....................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Wellbore Preparation.................................................................................................. 6
2.2 Tool Selection/Data Collection .................................................................................... 7
2.3 On Location................................................................................................................... 8
3.0 XpressDrill™ Running Procedures - Cased Hole Hydraulic Anchor -
Gyro Orientation ......................................................................................................................... 9
3.1 Make Up XpressDrill™ BHA – Gyro Orientation ........................................ 9
3.2 Orientation and XpressDrill™ Anchor Setting.......................................... 10
3.3 Milling the Window and Rathole ............................................................................ 12
3.4 Drilling Ahead ............................................................................................................. 13
4.0 XpressDrill™ Running Procedures - Cased Hole Hydraulic Anchor – MWD
Orientation................................................................................................................................... 14
4.1 Make Up BHA – MWD Orientation ......................................................................... 14
4.2 Orientation and Anchor Setting ............................................................................ 16
4.4 Drilling Ahead ............................................................................................................. 18
5.0 XpressDrill™ Running Procedures - Mechanical Anchor - Gyro
Orientation ................................................................................................................................. 19
5.1 Make Up XpressDrill™ BHA –Mechanical Anchor - MWD Orientation 19
5.3 Milling the window and Rathole ............................................................................ 22
5.4 Drilling Ahead ............................................................................................................. 23
6.0 XpressDrill™ Running Procedures - Mechanical Anchor - MWD
Orientation ................................................................................................................................. 24
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6.1 Make Up XpressDrill™ BHA –Mechanical Anchor - MWD Orientation . 24

6.3 Milling the window and Rathole ............................................................................ 27
6.4 Drilling Ahead ............................................................................................................. 28
7.0 XpressDrill™ Running Procedures - Open Hole Hydraulic Anchor - Gyro
Orientation ................................................................................................................................. 29
7.1 Make Up XpressDrill™ BHA – Gyro Orientation .......................................... 29
7.2 Orientation and XpressDrill™ Anchor Setting.......................................... 30
7.4 Drilling Ahead ............................................................................................................. 33
8.0 XpressDrill™ Running Procedures - Open Hole Hydraulic Anchor - MWD
Orientation ................................................................................................................................. 34
8.1 Make Up BHA – MWD Orientation ......................................................................... 34
8.4 Drilling Ahead ............................................................................................................. 38
9.0 Reference Materials ...................................................................................................... 39
9.1 XpressDrill™ Pre-job Data Sheet...................................................................... 39
9.2 By-Pass Valve Shear Values ...................................................................................... 40
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Introduction
The XpressDrill™ Wellbore Departure System provides a reliable and efficient single
trip side-track in both open hole and cased hole. Anchoring options for this system include
the Extended Reach Hydraulic anchor, Packer-type hydraulic anchors as well as single
slip mechanically set anchors. Anchors. Multiple anchoring options allow the
XpressDrill™ system to cover all sidetracking situations presented. All systems are
MWD or SRG compatible when the Wildcat By-pass valve is included in the BHA.
Engineered milling assemblies, designed to mill all casing grades and build rathole in any
formation, and matching whipstock slides complete the system.
1.0 XpressDrill™ Overview
The XpressDrill™ system can be used in cased or open hole with proper planning, tool
selection and execution. WOT representatives should be consulted in the planning
stages of a sidetrack to help identify the best tools and proper placement in the wellbore.
Variations from this document and procedure may be necessary based on well conditions,
customer objectives and other variables. This guideline should be followed unless any
modifications are approved by Wildcat Oil Tools (WOT) representatives.
Cased Hole Applications Open Hole Applications
System Size Casing OD Casing Weight Catch Range System Size Hole Size Range Anchor Max Opening Diameter
5 1/2" 5 1/2" 13.00 - 23.00
7" 5.75" - 6.25" 9.36"
7" 7" 17.00 - 38.00
7-5/8" 6.125" - 6.75" 9.36"
7 5/8" 7 5/8" 24.00 - 47.10
8-5/8" 7.25" - 7.875" 9.36"
8 5/8" 8 5/8" 24.00 - 49.00
9 5/8" 9 5/8" 29.30 - 58.40 9-5/8" 8.25" - 8.75" 12.88"
10 3/4" 10 3/4" 32.75 - 55.50 10-3/4" 9.625" - 9.875" 12.88"
11 3/4" 11 3/4" 38.00 - 60.00 11-3/4" 10.625" - 11.00" 12.88"
13 3/8" 13 3/8" 54.50 - 72.00 13-3/8" 12.00" - 12.25" 16.9"
16" 16" 55.00 - 84.00 16" 14.75" - 15.00" 16.9"
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1.1 XpressDrill™ Whipstock BHA – Hydraulic Packer Anchor

• Drill Collars, HWDP and Drill Pipe to Surface
• UBHO Sub and Orientation Equipment (Gyro or MWD)
• Float Sub
• By-Pass Valve
• Single Joint HWDP (Flex Joint)
• Hydraulic Running Tool
• XpressMill™ Milling Assembly
• XpressDrill™ Whipstock
• Wildcat retrievable Packer Anchor – Hydraulically Set
1.2 XpressDrill™ Whipstock BHA – Hydraulic Extended Reach Anchor

• Float Sub
• By-Pass Valve
• Wildcat Extended Reach Anchor
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1.3 XpressDrill™ Whipstock BHA – Mechanical Anchor

• Float Sub
• Mechanical Running Tool
• Mechanical anchor – Bottom Trip
1.4 XpressDrill™ Whipstock BHA – Open Hole System

• Float Sub
• By-Pass Valve
• Spacer Sub
• Wildcat Extended Reach Anchor
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2.0 Pre-Job Preparation
2.1 Wellbore Preparation
Wellbore preparation is an important step in the sidetracking process. The amount

of preparation required is determined by several factors including, but not limited
to system type to be utilized (hydraulic, mechanical, open hole, cased hole), well
conditions, rig limitations and mud properties.
• A casing collar locator log should be implemented and reviewed with company
and WOT representatives to select optimal setting point in cased hole.
• A wellbore free of restrictions and high DLS is important to the success of any
whipstock operation. A gauge run/scraper run with a simulation BHA is
recommended.
• Specialty milling mud or fluid is not required with the XpressDrill™ System.
• Calliper logs are recommended in open hole applications to avoid setting the
system in over-gauge or washed out intervals.
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2.2 Tool Selection/Data Collection
Accurate information is needed when selecting tools and planning the whipstock
procedure. The information below should be gathered as early as possible in the
planning stages. Please refer to the WOT Pre-job Data Sheet for a complete list
of information required.
• Well information.
‐ Lease and well number
‐ Location
‐ Rig type
• Casing size, weight and grade
• Special drift or restrictions
• Setting depth
• Preferred orientation method
‐ MWD pump rate required to produce a survey is needed to calibrate
by-pass valve
• Planned tool face orientation
• Well geometry including:
‐ Casing program
‐ Hole angle
‐ Liner tops
‐ Casing equipment/ ID restrictions
‐ Build rates/DLS
• Maximum bottom hole temperature
• Formation at window location
• Rathole requirement
• Drill ahead BHA
‐ Including bit to bend and angle measurement for motors
• Connection sizes for all rig tubulars
‐ X-overs or specialty tools needed
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2.3 On Location
Upon arriving to location, and after checking in with the company representative, the
WOT Remedial Supervisor should check all tools on location. Contact the shipping
district and sales representative if anything is missing, damaged or would otherwise
prevent a successful operation.
• Visually inspect and count all components

• Remove protective shipping materials from mills and anchor; verify that no
damaged occurred during shipping
• Measure and record all dimensions on WOT Whipstock Strap Sheet
• Install catline lifting hook if not already in place
• Inventory the supplied toolbox
After all tools are verified and measured, discuss the operation with rig personnel. The
company representative, rig manager, driller, MWD/Gyro operator and directional driller
should all be included if possible. Communicate and gather the following information,
ensuring everyone involved has a clear understanding.
• General overview of the operation

• Setting depth/plug location
• Requested tool face at setting
• Confirm mud weight and MWD requirements
• Review running procedures
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3.0 XpressDrill™ Running Procedures - Cased Hole Hydraulic Anchor - Gyro

Orientation
A proper JSA should be held and recorded to ensure a plan for lifting tools to the rig
safely is in place prior to starting the operation outlined below. All rig personnel,
including third party, need to be involved in the JSA.
This procedure should be followed for Cased Hole XpressDrill™ Wellbore Departure
System operations when fitted with a hydraulic anchor
3.1 Make Up XpressDrill™ BHA – Gyro Orientation

1. Make up and torque rig lift sub to top of Running Tool after piston has been
removed.
2. Make up Bi-Mill to running tool.
3. Sit assembly back on floor or pick up out of way.
4. Pick up whipstock assembly using the load rated cat line eye hook and
appropriate safety measures. Remove protective materials from the anchor and
whipstock. Inspect assembly for damage to the anchor and break bolt.
5. Ensure Rams are open unless adequate room is available to lower whipstock
through rotary with them closed.
6. Lower whipstock through the rotary until the retrieval hook slot is level with the rig
floor. Install safety clamp and slips to secure whipstock. Keep the winch line
connected to the lifting hook during this operation.
7. Lower the mill to the top of whipstock. Push/pull the tools together seating the
break-bolt into the mill head.
8. Install Retaining Pin with Loctite into mill head securing mill to Whipstock.
9. Connect Hydraulic line from Mill to Whipstock and install break away nozzles.
10. Remove lifting devices and slack off assembly setting slips on Running Tool.
11. Remove rig lift sub and fill assembly with water or oil allowing enough time for air
to escape.
12. Using a flashlight, look into the running tool. You should see water bubbling as
air escapes.
13. After bubbling has stopped continue to fill with until half of the running tool is
filled. All air must be purged from the system.
14. Remove pipe cap from running tool piston and place piston into running tool with
threads up.
15. Using a board placed half over top of piston pipe, bump running tool down until
the threads are just above tool joint.
16. Fill running tool completely with oil through piston pipe and install cap.
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17. Add grease plug to top of piston.

18. Make up Float Sub, Bypass Valve on top of flex joint in the Mouse Hole.
19. Make up and torque flex joint, with float and bypass valve installed, to running
tool. Do not let flex joint hit pipe cap while stabbing or whip could set.
20. Pick up the entire weight of assembly and remove safety clamp and slips.
21. Lower through the rotary to the top of the Float Sub. Make up and torque UBHO
sub.
22. Pick assembly up so slide is visible. Begin orientation up from whipstock face to
UBHO. ‐ Verify scribe line with Co-man, Driller, Gyro Operator and Directional
Representative
23. Set top UBHO keyway to scribe line.
24. TIH in a controlled manner, avoiding any sudden stops to the drill string. 1 ½ -2
minutes a stand is recommended or 60 fpm. ‐ Using a safety clamp until string
weight exceeds 50,000 pounds is recommended to prevent slipping
25. Fill pipe every 20-30 stands as company procedure by screwing into top drive
and filling at a rate determined by WOT operator so as not to shear pins in
Bypass valve and prematurely set whip.
26. If Bypass valve is run unpinned, do not screw into pipe to fill with top drive. Insert
Top drive pin into box then pump calculated strokes minus 50 to fill pipe. Pipe
does not need to be filled to top. This should prevent mud from belching over
tool joint.
3.2 Orientation and XpressDrill™ Anchor Setting
1. Trip in hole until tools are 30’ above setting depth.

2. Verify pipe tally, work out any torque trapped in the string, record up and down
string weights.
3. Rig up Wire Line. Lower tools to setting depth and mark pipe.
‐ Adjust orientation as needed by turning pipe at surface never more than 90*
then working pipe until each correction is achieved; verify with co-man,
directional and MWD representatives.
4. Lock rotary and mark pipe to ensure the tool face is held in place. Pull wireline
tools from the hole and lay down
5. Increase pressure to close By-pass valve.
‐ Values calculated based on Mud Weight.
6. After valve closes increase pressure, in 500psi increments, to 3500 PSI.
7. Slack off and pick up starting with 10,000lbs, increasing weight in 10,000lbs
increments. This allows the anchor to gain a stronger set and verify proper hold.
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8. Slack off, applying one half of shearing weight to further set the slip, hold weight
for 1 minutes to ensure hold.
XpressDrill™ Break Bolt Shear Values
Whipstock Size Break Bolt Rating (lbs)

5.50” 17,500
7.00” 35,000
7.625” 35,000
8.625” 35,000
9.625” 50,000
10.75” 50,000
11.75” 75,000
13.375” 75,000
16.00” 95,000
****Additional shear values are available for all systems.
9. Increase slack off weight to shear mills away from whipstock.

10. Pick up to break hydraulic hose. Standpipe pressure will fall quickly.
11. Continue circulating and increase GPM until 2000 psi+- SPP is seen begin
rotating at 50, 60 then 70 rpm noting off bottom torque on each. Slowly lower
(zeroing WOB) mill to top of whipstock watching for SPP change and or any
change of torque. As soon as SPP starts falling or extra torque is seen stop. This
is Top of Whip. Mark pipe with 5 one-foot marks.
12. Pick up drill string 10 feet from whipstock. Prepare to mill.
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3.3 Milling the Window and Rathole
1. Light weight on mill, 500-2,000 pounds, is required to start the milling process.
After the break bolt lug and quick cut-out ramp has been milled, weight can be
increased as needed. The Milling Parameter chart should be followed.
XpressDrill™ Milling Parameters

Weight on Mill
Whipstock Size Recommended RPM
(Klb)
5.50” 1-10 60-90
7.00” 1-12 60-120
7.625” 1-12 60-120
8.625” 1-12 60-120
9.625” 1-15 60-120
10.75” 1-15 60-120
11.75” 1-17 60-120
13.375” 1-18 60-120
16.00” 1-20 60-120
Note: The values listed above are a guideline. Variance may be required depending on well conditions. Consult a WOT
Representative with any questions.
2. Mill down the whipstock face, recording parameters and progress every foot or
sudden ROP change
- Record changes to weight on mill, RPM or torque as they occur.
- Monitor the cuttings across shakers to adjust parameters.
3. Continue milling in formation to desired rathole depth.
4. When the window and rathole are completed, verify the window quality by passing
the mills in and out of the window to TD.
‐ Rotating with pumps.
‐ Sliding with pumps.
‐ Sliding without pumps.
5. Pull the lead mill above the whipstock and circulate bottoms up prior to pulling out
of hole
6. Gauge and record the condition of milling assembly. Follow the guidelines to
determine if a second mill run is required.
‐ Formation type and rathole length should be considered in this
determination.
‐ Mill selection for second runs are selected based on current conditions.
Consult WOT Representative.
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XpressDrill™ Acceptable Mill Wear
Whipstock Size Lead Mill Wear Follow Mill Wear

5.50” Gage < .250” Gage < .125”
7.00” Gage < .250” Gage < .125”
7.625” Gage < .250” Gage < .125”
8.625” Gage < .375” Gage < .188”
9.625” Gage < .375” Gage < .188”
10.75” Gage < .375” Gage < .188”
11.75” Gage < .500” Gage < .250”
13.375” Gage < .500” Gage < .250”
16.00” Gage < .500” Gage < .250”
3.4 Drilling Ahead
1. Make up Directional BHA and trip into hole per directional, rig and company guidelines.
2. Orient the assembly above the top of the whipstock.
3. Slide past the whipstock if possible, to prevent damage to the drill bit.
‐ Stabilizers should not be rotated across the whipstock face.
4. Use caution when tripping the BHA in and out of the window.
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4.0 XpressDrill™ Running Procedures - Cased Hole Hydraulic Anchor – MWD

Orientation
System operations when fitted with a hydraulic anchor.
4.1 Make Up BHA – MWD Orientation

removed.
to escape.
air escapes.
threads up.
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sub.
22. Lower Assembly and Make up the MWD to the Float Sub.
23. Pick assembly up so slide is visible.
24. Scribe line from the whipstock face up the string to the MWD while driller lower
assembly
a. Verify scribe line with Co-man, Driller, Gyro Operator, MWD hand and
Directional Representative
b. Calculate take-off MWD tools (MWD Representative)
Representative
tool joint.
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4.2 Orientation and Anchor Setting

string weights.
3. Increase pumps to “wake up” MWD; record values
‐ Adjust orientation as needed; verify with co-man, directional and MWD
representatives.
4. Lower tools to setting depth and mark pipe
5. Increase pressure to close By-pass valve
‐ Values calculated based on Mud Weight
6. After valve closes increase pressure, in 500psi increments, to 3500 PSI
for 5 minutes to ensure hold

5.50” 17,500
7.00” 35,000
7.625” 35,000
8.625” 35,000
9.625” 50,000
10.75” 50,000
11.75” 75,000
13.375” 75,000
16.00” 95,000

11. Continue circulating and increase GPM until 2000 psi+- SPP is seen begin rotating
at 50, 60 then 70 rpm noting off bottom torque on each. Slowly lower (zeroing
WOB) mill to top of whipstock watching for SPP change and or any change of
torque. As soon as SPP starts falling or extra torque is seen stop. This is Top of
Whip. Mark pipe with 5 one-foot marks.
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Weight on Mill
(Klb)
5.50” 1-10 60-90
7.00” 1-12 60-120
7.625” 1-12 60-120
8.625” 1-12 60-120
9.625” 1-15 60-120
10.75” 1-15 60-120
11.75” 1-17 60-120
13.375” 1-18 60-120
16.00” 1-20 60-120
sudden ROP change
‐ Record changes to weight on mill, RPM or torque as they occur.
‐ Monitor the cuttings across shakers to adjust parameters.
of hole
determination.
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5.50” Gage < .250” Gage < .125”
7.00” Gage < .250” Gage < .125”
7.625” Gage < .250” Gage < .125”
8.625” Gage < .375” Gage < .188”
9.625” Gage < .375” Gage < .188”
10.75” Gage < .375” Gage < .188”
11.75” Gage < .500” Gage < .250”
13.375” Gage < .500” Gage < .250”
16.00” Gage < .500” Gage < .250”
4.4 Drilling Ahead
1. Make up Directional BHA and trip into hole per directional, rig and company
guidelines.
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5.0 XpressDrill™ Running Procedures - Mechanical Anchor - Gyro Orientation
System operations when fitted with a mechanical anchor
5.1 Make Up XpressDrill™ BHA –Mechanical Anchor - MWD Orientation
1. Pick up the XpressMill™ Bi-mill and running tool. Make up Bi-Mill and Running
Tool (box x box) to a single joint of drill pipe or HWDP (Flex Joint).
2. Leave BHA hanging in elevators unless the block needed to pick up whipstock.
appropriate safety measures.
4. Remove protective materials from the anchor and whipstock. Inspect assembly
for damage to the anchor and break bolt.
7. Lower the milling assembly to the top of a safe working height. Install the break
bolt retaining pin, leaving enough clearance for break-bolt installation.
break-bolt into the mill head. Tighten Break-Bolt Retainer. Apply Red Loc-tite to
the threads on retainer.
10. Remove winch line and lifting hook.
11. Lower Assembly through the rotary to the top of Flex Joint, ensuring RAMs are
open or adequate clearance is available.
12. Make up UBHO Sub and torque
13. Hoist assembly until the whipstock face is above the rotary.
14. Scribe line from the whipstock face up the string to the UBHO sub while driller
lower assembly
‐ Verify scribe line with Co-man, Driller, Gyro Operator, MWD hand and
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‐ Set UBHO keyway to scribe line

15. Lift entire assembly above Rotary, close rams
16. Remove shipping clamp installed to prevent premature anchor setting
17. Open Rams, lower assembly into hole
18. TIH in a controlled manner, avoiding any sudden stops to the drill string. 1-2
minutes a stand is recommended.
‐ Using a safety clamp until string weight exceeds 50,000 pounds is
recommended to prevent slipping

string weights.
3. Activate MWD Tools with required flow rates, verify orientation with all parties
involved
representatives.
4. Lower tools to setting depth in 5’ increments to tag the plug and mark pipe
‐ Verify orientation prior to tagging plug
5. Slack off to shear the retainers on anchor, engaging the slip. Refer to anchor
setting table for correct weights.
Whipstock/Casing Size Slip Retainer Shear Value Break Bolt Shear Value
5.50” 5,000lbs 20,000lbs
7.00” 5,000lbs 35,000lbs
7.625” 5,000lbs 35,000lbs
9.625” 10,000lbs 50,000lbs
6. Pick up 2-3 feet and set weight down. This ensures the anchor is holding and not
relying on the plug
7. Verify orientation
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8. Slack off, applying one half of shearing weight to further set the slip, and to ensure
hold
9. Increase weight to shear mills away from whipstock.
10. Pick up and slack off to determine exact location of whipstock top, mark the pipe
in 1-foot increments to monitor milling progress.
11. Pick up drill string 10 feet from whipstock. Prepare to mill
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5.3 Milling the window and Rathole

Weight on Mill
(Klb)
5.50” 1-10 60-90
7.00” 1-12 60-120
7.625” 1-12 60-120
8.625” 1-12 60-120
9.625” 1-15 60-120
10.75” 1-15 60-120
11.75” 1-17 60-120
13.375” 1-18 60-120
16.00” 1-20 60-120
Note: The values listed above are a guideline. Variance may be required depending on
well conditions. Consult a WOT Representative with any questions.
2. Mill down the whipstock face, recording parameters and progress every 15 minutes
o Record changes to weight on mill, RPM or torque as they occur
o Monitor the cuttings across shakers to adjust parameters
3. Continue milling in formation to desired rathole depth
o Rotating with pumps
o Sliding with pumps
o Sliding without pumps
of hole
o Formation type and rathole length should be considered in this
determination.
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o Mill selection for second runs are selected based on current conditions.

5.50” Gage < .250” Gage < .125”
7.00” Gage < .250” Gage < .125”
7.625” Gage < .250” Gage < .125”
8.625” Gage < .375” Gage < .188”
9.625” Gage < .375” Gage < .188”
10.75” Gage < .375” Gage < .188”
11.75” Gage < .500” Gage < .250”
13.375” Gage < .500” Gage < .250”
16.00” Gage < .500” Gage < .250”
5.4 Drilling Ahead
guidelines.
3. Slide past the whipstock if possible, to prevent damage to the drill bit
‐ Stabilizers should not be rotated across the whipstock face
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6.0 XpressDrill™ Running Procedures - Mechanical Anchor - MWD Orientation
System operations when fitted with a mechanical anchor
6.1 Make Up XpressDrill™ BHA –Mechanical Anchor - MWD Orientation
1. Pick up the XpressMill™ Bi-mill and running tool. Make up Bi-Mill and Running
Tool (box x box) to a single joint of drill pipe or HWDP (Flex Joint).
2. Leave BHA hanging in elevators unless the block needed to pick up whipstock.
appropriate safety measures.
4. Remove protective materials from the anchor and whipstock. Inspect assembly
for damage to the anchor and break bolt.
7. Lower the milling assembly to the top of a safe working height. Install the break
bolt retaining pin, leaving enough clearance for break-bolt installation.
break-bolt into the mill head. Tighten Break-Bolt Retainer. Apply Red Loc-tite to
the threads on retainer.
10. Remove winch line and lifting hook.
11. Lower Assembly through the rotary to the top of Flex Joint, ensuring RAMs are
open or adequate clearance is available.
12. Make up MWD tools and torque
13. Hoist assembly until the whipstock face is above the rotary.
14. Scribe line from the whipstock face up the string to the UBHO sub while driller
lower assembly
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‐ Verify scribe line with Co-man, Driller, Gyro Operator, MWD hand and
‐ Calculate take-off MWD tools (MWD Representative)
15. Lift entire assembly above Rotary, close rams
16. Remove shipping clamp installed to prevent premature anchor setting
17. Open Rams, lower assembly into hole
18. TIH in a controlled manner, avoiding any sudden stops to the drill string. 1-2
minutes a stand is recommended.
‐ Using a safety clamp until string weight exceeds 50,000 pounds is
recommended to prevent slipping

string weights.
3. Activate MWD Tools with required flow rates, verify orientation with all parties
involved
representatives.
4. Lower tools to setting depth in 5’ increments to tag the plug and mark pipe
‐ Verify orientation prior to tagging plug
5. Slack off to shear the retainers on anchor, engaging the slip. Refer to anchor
setting table for correct weights.
Whipstock/Casing Size Slip Retainer Shear Value Break Bolt Shear Value
5.50” 5,000lbs 20,000lbs
7.00” 5,000lbs 35,000lbs
7.625” 5,000lbs 35,000lbs
9.625” 10,000lbs 50,000lbs

6. Pick up 2-3 feet and set weight down. This ensures the anchor is holding and not
relying on the plug
7. Verify orientation
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9. Increase weight to shear mills away from whipstock.
10. Pick up and slack off to determine exact location of whipstock top, mark the pipe
in 1-foot increments to monitor milling progress.
11. Pick up drill string 10 feet from whipstock. Prepare to mill
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6.3 Milling the window and Rathole

Weight on Mill
(Klb)
5.50” 1-10 60-90
7.00” 1-12 60-120
7.625” 1-12 60-120
8.625” 1-12 60-120
9.625” 1-15 60-120
10.75” 1-15 60-120
11.75” 1-17 60-120
13.375” 1-18 60-120
16.00” 1-20 60-120
Note: The values listed above are a guideline. Variance may be required depending on
well conditions. Consult a WOT Representative with any questions.
2. Mill down the whipstock face, recording parameters and progress every 15 minutes
‐ Record changes to weight on mill, RPM or torque as they occur
‐ Monitor the cuttings across shakers to adjust parameters
3. Continue milling in formation to desired rathole depth
‐ Rotating with pumps
‐ Sliding with pumps
‐ Sliding without pumps
of hole
determination.
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5.50” Gage < .250” Gage < .125”
7.00” Gage < .250” Gage < .125”
7.625” Gage < .250” Gage < .125”
8.625” Gage < .375” Gage < .188”
9.625” Gage < .375” Gage < .188”
10.75” Gage < .375” Gage < .188”
11.75” Gage < .500” Gage < .250”
13.375” Gage < .500” Gage < .250”
16.00” Gage < .500” Gage < .250”
6.4 Drilling Ahead
guidelines.
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7.0 XpressDrill™ Running Procedures - Open Hole Hydraulic Anchor - Gyro

Orientation
This procedure should be followed for Open Hole XpressDrill™ Wellbore Departure
System operations
7.1 Make Up XpressDrill™ BHA – Gyro Orientation

removed.
to escape.
air escapes.
threads up.
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sub.
Representative
tool joint.
7.2 Orientation and XpressDrill™ Anchor Setting

string weights.
3. Rig up Wire Line. Lower tools to setting depth and mark pipe.
‐ Adjust orientation as needed by turning pipe at surface never more than 90*
then working pipe until each correction is achieved; verify with co-man,
directional, MWD and Gyro representatives.
4. Lock rotary and mark pipe to ensure the tool face is held in place. Pull wireline
tools from the hole and lay down
5. Increase pressure to close By-pass valve.
‐ Values calculated based on Mud Weight.
6. After valve closes increase pressure, in 500psi increments, to 3500 PSI.
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for 1 minutes to ensure hold.

5.50” 17,500
7.00” 35,000
7.625” 35,000
8.625” 35,000
9.625” 50,000
10.75” 50,000
11.75” 75,000
13.375” 75,000
16.00” 95,000

11. Continue circulating and increase GPM until 2000 psi+- SPP is seen begin
rotating at 50, 60 then 70 rpm noting off bottom torque on each. Slowly lower
(zeroing WOB) mill to top of whipstock watching for SPP change and or any
change of torque. As soon as SPP starts falling or extra torque is seen stop. This
is Top of Whip. Mark pipe with 5 one-foot marks.
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Weight on Mill
(Klb)
5.50” 1-10 60-90
7.00” 1-12 60-120
7.625” 1-12 60-120
8.625” 1-12 60-120
9.625” 1-15 60-120
10.75” 1-15 60-120
11.75” 1-17 60-120
13.375” 1-18 60-120
16.00” 1-20 60-120
sudden ROP change
of hole
determination.
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5.50” Gage < .250” Gage < .125”
7.00” Gage < .250” Gage < .125”
7.625” Gage < .250” Gage < .125”
8.625” Gage < .375” Gage < .188”
9.625” Gage < .375” Gage < .188”
10.75” Gage < .375” Gage < .188”
11.75” Gage < .500” Gage < .250”
13.375” Gage < .500” Gage < .250”
16.00” Gage < .500” Gage < .250”
7.4 Drilling Ahead
guidelines.
‐ Use caution when tripping the BHA in and out of the window
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8.0 XpressDrill™ Running Procedures - Open Hole Hydraulic Anchor - MWD

Orientation
This procedure should be followed for Open Hole XpressDrill™ Wellbore Departure
System operations.
8.1 Make Up BHA – MWD Orientation

removed.
to escape.
air escapes.
threads up.
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sub.
22. Lower Assembly and Make up the MWD to the Float Sub.
23. Pick assembly up so slide is visible.
24. Scribe line from the whipstock face up the string to the MWD while driller lower
assembly
a. Verify scribe line with Co-man, Driller, Gyro Operator, MWD hand and
b. Calculate take-off MWD tools (MWD Representative)
Representative
tool joint.
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string weights.
3. Increase pumps to “wake up” MWD; record values
representatives.
4. Lower tools to setting depth and mark pipe
5. Increase pressure to close By-pass valve
‐ Values calculated based on Mud Weight
6. After valve closes increase pressure, in 500psi increments, to 3500 PSI
5.50” 17,500
7.00” 35,000
7.625” 35,000
8.625” 35,000
9.625” 50,000
10.75” 50,000
11.75” 75,000
13.375” 75,000
16.00” 95,000

11. Continue circulating and increase GPM until 2000 psi+- SPP is seen begin rotating
at 50, 60 then 70 rpm noting off bottom torque on each. Slowly lower (zeroing
WOB) mill to top of whipstock watching for SPP change and or any change of
torque. As soon as SPP starts falling or extra torque is seen stop. This is Top of
Whip. Mark pipe with 5 one-foot marks.
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Weight on Mill
(Klb)
5.50” 1-10 60-90
7.00” 1-12 60-120
7.625” 1-12 60-120
8.625” 1-12 60-120
9.625” 1-15 60-120
10.75” 1-15 60-120
11.75” 1-17 60-120
13.375” 1-18 60-120
16.00” 1-20 60-120
sudden ROP change
of hole
determination.
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5.50” Gage < .250” Gage < .125”
7.00” Gage < .250” Gage < .125”
7.625” Gage < .250” Gage < .125”
8.625” Gage < .375” Gage < .188”
9.625” Gage < .375” Gage < .188”
10.75” Gage < .375” Gage < .188”
11.75” Gage < .500” Gage < .250”
13.375” Gage < .500” Gage < .250”
16.00” Gage < .500” Gage < .250”
8.4 Drilling Ahead
guidelines.
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9.0 Reference Materials
9.1 XpressDrill™ Pre-job Data Sheet
AFE #:
Whipstock Pre-Job Checklist WOT Rep:

Company: Date: County:
Lease: Well No: Rig:
Company Contact: Ph. #: Rig Ph. #:
Email: Mill Type: PDC
Casing Size: Weight Grade:
Hole Angle: Mud Type: WT: Visc:
Whip Type: Formation: Setting Depth:
Casing Cemented at Setting Depth:
Recommended Casing Scraper Run:
Recommended Collar Locator Run:
Anticipated Hole Orientation:
Orientation Method: Company:
Depth of Smallest Restriction: ID of Restriction:
Casing to be run thru window:
Drill string Connection Size: HWDP: Drill Collar:
Cross-over Required:
Other Special Requirements:
Special Mill Diameter:
Drilling BHA Type and Bit Size:
Estimated Shipping Date:
Loading Dock: Trucking Company:
Directions:
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9.2 By-Pass Valve Shear Values
8.00 BYPASS VALVE SHEAR 6.50 BYPASS VALVE SHEAR 4.75 BYPASS VALVE SHEAR
VALUES VALUES VALUES
QTY SCREWS PSI QTY SCREWS PSI QTY SCREWS PSI
1 148 1 175 1 220
2 234 2 300 2 410
3 319 3 425 3 600
4 405 4 550 4 790
5 490 5 660 5 975
6 576 6 775
7 661 7 910
8 747 8 1050
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6.1 Make Up XpressDrill™ BHA –Mechanical Anchor - MWD Orientation . 24

1.0 XpressDrill™ Overview

Cased Hole Applications Open Hole Applications

1.1 XpressDrill™ Whipstock BHA – Hydraulic Packer Anchor

1.2 XpressDrill™ Whipstock BHA – Hydraulic Extended Reach Anchor

1.3 XpressDrill™ Whipstock BHA – Mechanical Anchor

1.4 XpressDrill™ Whipstock BHA – Open Hole System

• Drill Collars, HWDP and Drill Pipe to Surface

2.0 Pre-Job Preparation

2.1 Wellbore Preparation

Wellbore preparation is an important step in the sidetracking process. The amount

2.2 Tool Selection/Data Collection

• Visually inspect and count all components

• General overview of the operation

3.0 XpressDrill™ Running Procedures - Cased Hole Hydraulic Anchor - Gyro

3.1 Make Up XpressDrill™ BHA – Gyro Orientation

17. Add grease plug to top of piston.

3.2 Orientation and XpressDrill™ Anchor Setting

1. Trip in hole until tools are 30’ above setting depth.

XpressDrill™ Break Bolt Shear Values

Whipstock Size Break Bolt Rating (lbs)

9. Increase slack off weight to shear mills away from whipstock.

3.3 Milling the Window and Rathole

XpressDrill™ Milling Parameters

XpressDrill™ Acceptable Mill Wear

Whipstock Size Lead Mill Wear Follow Mill Wear

3.4 Drilling Ahead

4.0 XpressDrill™ Running Procedures - Cased Hole Hydraulic Anchor – MWD

4.1 Make Up BHA – MWD Orientation

4.2 Orientation and Anchor Setting

1. Trip in hole until tools are 30’ above setting depth.

Whipstock Size Break Bolt Rating (lbs)

9. Increase slack off weight to shear mills away from whipstock.

4.3 Milling the Window and Rathole

XpressDrill™ Milling Parameters

XpressDrill™ Acceptable Mill Wear

Whipstock Size Lead Mill Wear Follow Mill Wear

4.4 Drilling Ahead

5.0 XpressDrill™ Running Procedures - Mechanical Anchor - Gyro Orientation

5.1 Make Up XpressDrill™ BHA –Mechanical Anchor - MWD Orientation

‐ Set UBHO keyway to scribe line

5.2 Orientation and Anchor Setting

1. Trip in hole until tools are 30’ above setting depth.

****Additional shear values are available for all systems.

5.3 Milling the window and Rathole

XpressDrill™ Milling Parameters

XpressDrill™ Acceptable Mill Wear

Whipstock Size Lead Mill Wear Follow Mill Wear

5.4 Drilling Ahead

6.0 XpressDrill™ Running Procedures - Mechanical Anchor - MWD Orientation

6.1 Make Up XpressDrill™ BHA –Mechanical Anchor - MWD Orientation

6.2 Orientation and Anchor Setting

1. Trip in hole until tools are 30’ above setting depth.

XpressDrill™ Break Bolt Shear Values

****Additional shear values are available for all systems.

6.3 Milling the window and Rathole

XpressDrill™ Milling Parameters

Whipstock Size Lead Mill Wear Follow Mill Wear

6.4 Drilling Ahead