-MANAGED PRESSURE DRILLING (MPD)

-UNDER BALANCED DRILLING (UBD)

-EXTENDED REACH DRILLING (ERD)
-DEEP WATER DRILLING
Reelwell
Drilling
Method
HOLE
CLEANING
CONTROLLED
PRESSURE
DOWNHOLE
ISOLATION
HYDRAULIC
WOB
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LINER
DRILLING
HYDRAULIC
WOB
LOW COST
DRILLING FLUID
PRESSURELESS
CONNECTIONS
HOLE
CLEANING
CONTROLLED
PRESSURE
DOWNHOLE
ISOLATION
KEY FEATURES
Great benefts
from RDM
APPLICATIONS
MANAGED PRESSURE DRILLING (MPD)
UNDER BALANCED DRILLING (UBD)
EXTENDED REACH DRILLING (ERD)
DEEP WATER DRILLING
Conventional
drilling
Drilling beyond boundaries
Reelwell AS challenges conventional drilling and introduces the REELWELL DRILLING METHOD (RDM).
The method implies accurate pressure management and improved well control through closed loop fuid circulation,
especially attractive for Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) and Under Balanced Drilling (UBD).
Through hydraulic Weight On Bit (WOB), RDM pushes limits for Extended Reach Drilling (ERD).
With all circulation being confned in the dual drill string, the method facilitates Deep Water Drilling.
The RDM increases hydrocarbon recovery while reducing environmental impact.
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CONVENTIONAL
DRILLING
FLUID TREATMENT
& CIRCULATION
SYSTEM
BOP
CASING
DRILL STRING
BOTTOM HOLE ASSEMBLY
REELWELL
DRILLING METHOD
TOP DRIVE
ADAPTER
DUAL DRILL STRING
CASING
BOP
RCD
DUAL FLOAT VALVE
PISTON
BOTTOM HOLE ASSEMBLY
FLUID TREATMENT
& CIRCULATION
SYSTEM
HYDRAULIC
SYSTEM
SYSTEMS OVERVIEW
The dual drill string, the top drive adapter, the dual foat valve and the piston are the key elements of the Reelwell drilling system.
The dual drill string facilitates closed loop circulation. Drill fuid and cuttings are brought to surface through the center pipe, leaving the
wellbore annulus free of cuttings. This feature also allows for riserless drilling.
The top drive adapter is a dual conduit swivel for drilling fuid.
The dual foat valve enables downhole isolation of the well. This facilitates controlled pressure drilling and pressureless pipe connections.
WOB is controlled through hydraulic pressure on top of the piston, pushing ERD limits.
The footprint from the the Reelwell Drilling Method is small. It is easily adaptable to all rig types with minimal modifcations and crew training.
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DOWNHOLE
ISOLATION
PRESSURE
CONTROL
LOW COST
DRILLING FLUID
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MANAGED PRESSURE DRILLING (MPD)
UNDER BALANCED DRILLING (UBD)
MPD and UBD are used for mature reservoirs where pressure is low due to depletion.
UBD implies that the well pressure is kept lower than the formation pressure avoiding the skin build-up.
The well is drilled with controlled infow.
MPD provides a well pressure equal to or slightly higher than the formation pressure. This is done by
applying a light drill fuid and surface pressure control.
Reelwell Drilling Method pushing limits for
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Phone: + 47 51 87 49 10
post@reelwell.com
Postal adress:
P.O. box 8034
4068 Stavanger
NORWAY
Visiting adress:
Prof. Olav Hanssens vei 7A
4021 Stavanger
NORWAY
www.reelwell.com
Precise pressure control
Connection Start up Drilling
DESCRIPTION
The RDM ofers signifcant advantage to reservoirs with pressure
challenges.
Precise well pressure control facilitates operations in well with
narrow operating pressure window.
Improved ECD control prevents pressure variations during
pump start and stop.
Precise volume management improves gain and loss control .
Loss of annular fuid is prevented by physical barrier, reducing
formation damage.
The active mud volume is reduced to about 50%.
Lower circulation rates reduce energy consumption.
Downhole isolation improves overall safety.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Main components (size/weight)
Dual Float Valve:
Top Drive Adapter:
Dual Drill String:
Piston:
UAC:
Well control unit:
Performance
Downhole pressure fuctuation: <2,5 Bar (40 psi)
Rate of Penetration (ROP): same as conventional MPD/UBD
Gain and loss accuracy: < 10 liter
Facility requirement
Mud pump capacity: 800 l/min @ 345 Bar
Electrical supply: 220V and 440-480V
Active mud volume : 50% less than conventional drilling
L=2000mm
L=2000mm
L=1300mm
L=1500mm
L=2000mm
390 kg
1000kg
140kg
1000kg
1500kg
OD=600mm (8)
OD=600mm (8)
OD=5
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8
OD ft in 9
5
8 csg
W=1200mm
W=1500mm
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Pressure
PRESSURE
WINDOW
DEPLETED
ZONE
CONVENTIONAL
DRILLING
MPD
HYDROSTATIC
PRESSURE

HOLE
CLEANING
HYDRAULIC
WOB
LINER
DRILLING
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EXTENDED REACH DRILLING (ERD)
ERD is an extreme type of directional drilling for long horizontal wells. The aims of ERD are: 1) to reach a
larger area from one surface drilling location, or 2) to keep a well for a longer distance in a reservoir in order
to maximise its productivity and drainage capability.
Todays challenges in ERD are in cleaning of the hole and managing the mechanical loads on the drill string
as well as managing the downhole pressure. At present maximum horizontal drilling reach is approximately
12 km.
Reelwell Drilling Method pushing limits for
ERD
10 km
20 km
CONVENTIONAL
REACH
RDM more than doubles the reach, hence
quadruples the potential drainage area
Phone: + 47 51 87 49 10
post@reelwell.com
Postal adress:
P.O. box 8034
4068 Stavanger
NORWAY
Visiting adress:
Prof. Olav Hanssens vei 7A
4021 Stavanger
NORWAY
www.reelwell.com
The ultimate reach
Hydraulic WOB by piston
DESCRIPTION
H d li WOB b i
The Reelwell Drilling Method pushes present limits in Extended Reach
Drilling (ERD).
Hydraulic WOB enables unique horizontal traction of drill string. Well
hydraulic calculations confrms reach beyond 20 km.
RDM ofers superior hole cleaning as the drill cuttings are removed from the
wellbore just behind the drill bit and routed back to surface via the inner
string.
Installing a liner below the piston enables lining the well while drilling.
Liner expansion is performed by increasing hydraulic pressure above piston
with the ultimate potential of making monodiameter wells.
The method provides access to reserves otherwise inaccessible from platform
or location. This makes building of new facilities redundant, and will be
advantageous considering environmental issues and economical aspects.
Superior hole cleaning Liner drilling and liner expander
SPECIFICATIONS
Main components (size/weight)
Dual Float Valve:
Top Drive Adapter:
Dual Drill String:
Piston:
UAC:
Well control unit:
Performance
Downhole pressure fuctuation: <2,5 Bar (40 psi)
Rate of Penetration (ROP): same as conventional drilling
Gain and loss accuracy: < 10 liter
Facility requirement
Mud pump capacity: 800 l/min @ 345 Bar
Electrical supply: 220V and 440-480V
Active mud volume : 50% less than conventional drilling
L=2000mm
L=2000mm
L=1300mm
L=1500mm
L=2000mm
390 kg
1000kg
140kg
1000kg
1500kg
OD=600mm (8)
OD=600mm (8)
OD= 6
5
8
OD ft in 9
5
8 csg
W=1200mm
W=1500mm
Reelwell AS is located at Ipark (formerly Rogaland Science Park) in Stavanger. Ipark forms part of the knowledge
community situated in Ullandhaug campus. Important partners are the International Research Institute of Stavanger
(IRIS) and the University of Stavanger (UiS). The site also includes Ullrigg Drilling & Well Centre - testing facilities for
drilling technology and downhole equipment.
Phone: + 47 51 87 49 10
Fax: + 47 51 87 49 11
post@reelwell.com
Postal adress:
P.O. box 8034
4068 Stavanger
NORWAY
Visiting adress:
Prof. Olav Hanssens vei 7A
4021 Stavanger
NORWAY
www.reelwell.com