Schlumberger Oilfield Services announced its new rotary steerable system that automatically drills an optimized vertical well from spud to total depth.
Schlumberger Oilfield Services announced its new rotary steerable system that automatically drills an optimized vertical well from spud to total depth. The PowerV system can be run with minimal or no directional drilling supervision, and no measurement-while-drilling (MWD) system is required. It automatically corrects any deviation tendency. A simple inclination-only MWD or Schlumberger SlimPulse system can be used if confirmation is required. By using surface and/or downhole power technologies, the system can be adapted to run on almost any rig. This technology integration provides optimal performance vertical drilling.
The system permits optimal formation-based drill bit selection. Using the best drilling parameters further optimizes the rate of penetration. The system does not interfere with normal drilling practices and can operate in temperatures up to 150° C.
This newest member of the PowerDrive family of rotary steerable systems shares a unique characteristic. Every part of the drillstring rotates at the same speed, improving hole-cleaning efficiency and wellbore quality. It also reduces lost-in-hole potential, as well as mechanical and differential sticking.
