Continuous steering approach reduces tortuosity in horizontal wells

摘要

Efficiency and accuracy of directional drilling is improved with new proportional steering system. In their ongoing push to simultaneously improve operational efficiencies and reduce drilling costs, drillers have to carefully weigh their options when it comes to selecting the right rotary steerable system (RSS). The optimal drilling system for a given formation will help the driller achieve a high average ROP while minimizing tortuosity and deviations in the well path.