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Baker Hughes PDC Bit Design

The case study highlights the successful use of a 12.25in PerformaFORCE PDC bit design in North Kuwait, which improved drilling performance through challenging formations. The implementation of advanced technology resulted in a 60% faster rate of penetration, a 24% lower cost-per-foot, and an estimated time savings of 18 hours compared to field averages. Key solutions included optimized bit design and enhanced steerability to mitigate vibration and improve efficiency.

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Baker Hughes PDC Bit Design

The case study highlights the successful use of a 12.25in PerformaFORCE PDC bit design in North Kuwait, which improved drilling performance through challenging formations. The implementation of advanced technology resulted in a 60% faster rate of penetration, a 24% lower cost-per-foot, and an estimated time savings of 18 hours compared to field averages. Key solutions included optimized bit design and enhanced steerability to mitigate vibration and improve efficiency.

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CASE STUDY: North KUWAIT

12.25in PerformaFORCE PDC bit design


delivers exceptional performance in North
Kuwait with Baker Hughes AutoTrak MRSS

CHALLENGES SOL U TION RESU LTS


• Drill through Limestones, Dolomites • Through Tetrahedron 3D bit drilling

60% faster
and Anhydrites from the Mutriba simulator, the design was optimized
formation to the Burgan formation. to increase performance and
• Ensure good steerability. directional control with MRSS. ROP vs. field average

• High ROP target and desire to minimize • 12.25” PermaFORCE with Lancer
shaped-cutter technology paired with
off-bottom time to reduce overall
section time. AutoTrak MRSS to drill shoe-to-shoe in
a single run.
24% lower
cost-per-foot vs. field average
• Mitigate vibration seen in offset wells.
• Low vibration signature and good
steerability.
18 hours saved
estimated customer time savings
vs. field average

Total footage: 2939 ft. Average ROP: 88.3 ft/hr. Cost per foot: $54.95.
Formations: Mutriba to Burgan.

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