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Kelly Rose, PhD, Geoscience ResearcherNational Energy Technology LaboratoryMay 2017https://edx.netl.doe.gov/offshore/?page_id=1143

Reducing the costsof oil/gas drilling

Rapid Downhole Kick Detection

https://edx.netl.doe.gov/offshore/?page_id=1143

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Oil & Gas Fuels Our Lives

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Oil & Gas Fuels Our Lives

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Our invention provides insights

downhole in real-time

Maintaining control of the

well

=Significant cost

savings for operators & consumers



Risks of bringing oil/gas to the surface

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ch7RnsQS5Tw&list=PL-FTe7CxteuJ-PZTl3GJBc0lWD2laa041&index=45 winner?

Lots of uncertainty

Extreme Environments

Unexpected changes

Limited information about whats below

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ch7RnsQS5Tw&list=PL-FTe7CxteuJ-PZTl3GJBc0lWD2laa041&index=45



Risks of bringing oil/gas to the surface

Lots of uncertainty

Extreme Environments

Unexpected changes

Limited information about whats below

Surprises are very costly

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ch7RnsQS5Tw&list=PL-FTe7CxteuJ-PZTl3GJBc0lWD2laa041&index=45 winner?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ch7RnsQS5Tw&list=PL-FTe7CxteuJ-PZTl3GJBc0lWD2laa041&index=45



Drilling Kicks = Surprises

Minor kicks cost time $10ks+

Offshore rig rates cost >$500k/day

Moderate kicks cost time & stuff $100sk to millions

Down time Lost tools & equipment Loss of well

Most extreme cases cost $ millions to billions

e.g. BP Deepwater Horizon Loss of life Environmental impacts Loss of rig Loss of well Lawsuits

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Cumulatively. minor kick costs add up fast

Drilling issues from abnormal formation pore pressure and kick events

cost the industry ~$8 billion every year

(source: Halliburton, https://www.landmarksoftware.com/Pages/DrillWorks.aspx)

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44% of non-productive timewas associated with kick/wellbore instability related problems


Early detection is critical to mitigating the impact of kicks and fluid loss, among

the wellbore pressure-related incidents that cost the oil and gas industry billions of

dollars a year and compromise the safetyof drilling personnel.

source: Weatherford http://www.weatherford.com/doc/wft164783

https://www.landmarksoftware.com/Pages/DrillWorks.aspxhttp://latinenergygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/T75-151_capping-oil-wells_1991.jpghttps://www.landmarksoftware.com/Pages/DrillWorks.aspxhttp://www.weatherford.com/doc/wft164783



Cumulatively. minor kick costs add up fast

Drilling issues from abnormal formation pore pressure and kick events

cost the industry ~$8 billion every year


http://latinenergygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/T75-151_capping-oil-wells_1991.jpg

44% of non-productive timewas associated with kick/wellbore instability related problems


Its not just about the money Kicks of all types lead to:

Effects Operational Efficiency Environmental impacts

Loss of life (human) Economic losses

https://www.landmarksoftware.com/Pages/DrillWorks.aspxhttp://latinenergygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/T75-151_capping-oil-wells_1991.jpghttps://www.landmarksoftware.com/Pages/DrillWorks.aspx



How do we predict & prevent kicks now?

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Most wells rely on surface based observations:

Or adding on extra equipment = Extra costs $10sk to

millions/well

http://www.weatherford.com/en/products-services/drilling-formation-evaluation/secure-drilling-services/advanced-flow-detection-system

http://www.posterlounge.co.uk/natural-gas-flare-from-offshore-oil-drilling-rig-pr211745.html



Our Invention Offers Low-cost

Rapid Real-time

Detection where the kick starts

What is our solution?

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Center

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Our method buys operators 10s of minutes to decide, act & save!

Dont wait for the kick to

come to you

PresenterPresentation NotesIs this method faster than a kick?YES - First-order calculations based on worst-case scenarios for kick travel time and data telemetry time show that our method is effective for wells greater than 1,000 feet deep

Kick warning time increases with increasing well depth - deeper wells provide more advance warning to the driller



Center

http://www.deepseachallenge.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/mariana-trench-graphic-30812.jpg

Our method buys operators 10s of minutes to decide, act & save!

Dont wait for the kick to

come to youThe deeper

the well the bigger the risk

The more time to

decide, act & save

PresenterPresentation NotesIs this method faster than a kick?YES - First-order calculations based on worst-case scenarios for kick travel time and data telemetry time show that our method is effective for wells greater than 1,000 feet deep

Kick warning time increases with increasing well depth - deeper wells provide more advance warning to the driller



Center

how it works.

Detects kicks downhole when & where they occur Rapid detection = early mitigation Keeps kicks from cascading out of control

Filters existing data signals to monitor the wellbore Data tells is there a kick, yes/no? Provides info on type of kick fluid(s) Uses existing well telemetry to transfers signals Surface crew alerted almost immediately

Provides 10s of minutes advanced warning

Our technology provide info to ensure operators can adapt in real time &

maintain control of their well



Whats the market? >60k new wells/year

Rose, K., 2016

Sustained global market Oil and gas production predicted to remain

significant % of energy mix thru 2040 Over 6 million wells worldwide to date

>60,000 new wells/year on avg since 1980

Source: EIA International Energy Outlook 2016, Adam Sieminski, Center for Strategic and International Studies May 11, 2016



Whats the market? >60k new wells/year

Sustained global market Oil and gas production predicted to remain

significant % of energy mix thru 2040 Over 6 million wells worldwide to date

>60,000 new wells/year on avg since 1980

Source: EIA International Energy Outlook 2016, Adam Sieminski, Center for Strategic and International Studies May 11, 2016

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What do we need

Next steps.

We need more field data to take the validation further

Partner(s) to help mature this approach for testing in the field

Funding for planned numerical & experimental studies to calibrate

signals to determine:

Kick or no kick How much kick

Type of kick Develop driller dashboard

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Kick




What do we need

Next steps.

We need more field data to take the validation further

Partner(s) to help mature this approach for testing in the field

Funding for planned numerical & experimental studies to calibrate

signals to determine:

Kick or no kick How much kick

Type of kick Develop driller dashboard


http://www.psi.toronto.edu/index.php?q=phase%20unwrapping

Kick

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Recap

Kelly [email protected]

Our Invention offers: Low-cost

Rapid Real-time

Detection where the kick starts= Maintained Control of the Well

Competitive advantage Ours approach provides new information in

real time using existing tools. Saves $$$

Intellectual property Patent application, U.S. 14/852,845, 9/14/2015,

now converted to a non-provisional patent

Tost, B.; Rose, K.; Aminzadeh, F.; Ante, M. A.; Huerta, N. Kick Detection at the Bit: Early Detection via Low Cost Monitoring; NETL-TRS-2-2016; EPAct Technical Report Series; U.S. Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory: Albany, OR, 2016; p. 48.

2 outside news articles spotlight our approach: Hart's E&P article, March 2015 Journal of Petroleum Technology, August 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KR9AOd37c0&feature=youtu.be

mailto:[email protected]



Recap

Kelly [email protected]

Our Invention offers: Low-cost

Rapid Real-time

Detection where the kick starts= Maintained Control of the Well

Competitive advantage Ours approach provides new information in

real time using existing tools. Saves $$$

Intellectual property Patent application, U.S. 14/852,845, 9/14/2015,

now converted to a non-provisional patent

Tost, B.; Rose, K.; Aminzadeh, F.; Ante, M. A.; Huerta, N. Kick Detection at the Bit: Early Detection via Low Cost Monitoring; NETL-TRS-2-2016; EPAct Technical Report Series; U.S. Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory: Albany, OR, 2016; p. 48.

2 outside news articles spotlight our approach: Hart's E&P article, March 2015 Journal of Petroleum Technology, August 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KR9AOd37c0&feature=youtu.be

mailto:[email protected]

Kelly Rose, PhD, Geoscience ResearcherNational Energy Technology LaboratoryMay 2017https://edx.netl.doe.gov/offshore/?page_id=1143 Oil & Gas Fuels Our LivesOil & Gas Fuels Our LivesOil & Gas Fuels Our LivesRisks of bringing oil/gas to the surfaceRisks of bringing oil/gas to the surfaceDrilling Kicks = SurprisesCumulatively. minor kick costs add up fastCumulatively. minor kick costs add up fastHow do we predict & prevent kicks now?What is our solution?What is our solution?What is our solution?What is our solution?Slide Number 15Slide Number 16Slide Number 17Whats the market? >60k new wells/yearWhats the market? >60k new wells/yearWhat do we needWhat do we needRecap Recap

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