SPE/IADC Drilling Conference

and Exhibition 2014

Fort Worth, Texas, USA

4 - 6 March 2014

Volume 1 of 2

ISBN: 978-1-63266-083-1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Seismic Frequency versus Seismic Interval Velocity Based Pore Pressure Prediction Methodologiesfor a Near Salt Field in Mississippi Canyon, Gulf ofMexico: Accuracy Analysis and Implications 1

T. Mannon, S. Salehi, R. Young

Solving Deepwater GoM Pore Pressure Puzzle: Multiple Activation Reamer Eliminates Trip Prior to

Running Coring Bottomhole Assembly 20

X. Yi, K. Corbin, J. Davis, P. Davis, H. Mujumdar, M. Nagaraj, 0. Yalcin

Characterizing Drilling Applications and Bit Designs Using Common Responses Improves Bit

Selection Outcomes 29

S. Russell, C. Vempati, B. Hughes

Innovative Heavy Landing System for Ultradeep Offshore: Extended Slip Crush Resistant Tube,

Enhanced Slip Design and Heavy Weight Carrier 45

J. Franchi, S. Granger, V. Flores, A. Vierke, J. Grotherr

Unified Team Approach: Leveraging Real-Time Capabilities Reduces NPT While Enhancing HSE

Effectiveness 59

H. Ibrahim, Y. Gidh

Integrated BHA System Drills Curve/Lateral in One Run at Record ROP Saving Seven Days RigTime 68

R. Meli, C. Salas, R. Martin, E. Roa, V. Nervi, A. Zaheer, B. Durairajan, R. Hill

First Application ofTurbodrill and Hybrid Bit to Optimize Drilling Times in Cretaceous Formations

with High Chert Content in Mexico South Region 83

R. Varela, F. Guzman, D. Cruz, N. Alencio, F. Iturrizaga, R. May, R. Solano, R. Perez

Intermixing ofCementing Fluids: Understanding Mud Displacement and Cement Placement 95

Z. Chen, S. Chaudhary, J. Shine, B. Hughes

Evaluating Cost Efficiency of Rigless P&A for Subsea Multiwell Campaign 106

F. Moeinikia, K. Fjelde, A. Saasen, T. Vralstad, O. Arild

Advanced FEA Modeling Produces First Directional Tandem Reamer BHA: Eliminates Trip on

Deepwater Exploration Well 118

A. Jardinez, G. Guzman, C. Karrer, R. Murilio, F. Verano, J. Araujo, J. Lopez

Sao Francisco Basin Tight Reservoir Play: Defining Benefits of Hammer Bit/Percussion Drilling,Onshore Brazil 132

M. Gerlero, T. Soroldoni, D. Barreto

Effect of Temperature on the Compressive Strength of Eagle Ford Oil Shale Rock: An ExperimentalStudy 140

H. Emadi, M. Soliman, R. Samuel, D. Harville, T. Gamadi, R. Moghaddam

Case History: Casing Collapse During Concentric Drilling Operation Leads To New Casing Design

Approach for HP/HT Wells With Low Reservoir Pressure and/or N2 Injection 149

M. Medina, H. Bedino, S. Sierra, S. Scagliarini, D. Romero, R. Rocha, R. Rosas

HP/HT Exploration Well in Offshore Malaysia Pushed Automated MPD System to Maximum

Utilization, Identifying Safest Drilling Operating Window 161

F. Rodriguez, A. Prasetia, A. Mettai, L. Umar, Y. Thiam, M. Murad

Dynamic Modeling of Gas Distribution in the Wellbore During Kick Situations: The Solutions 171

C. Gruber, H. Spoerker, W. Brandstatter

Development of Well Complexity Index to Improve Risk and Cost Assessments of Oil and Gas Wells 180

S. Nzeda, J. Schamp, T. Schmitt

The Drilling Business Model: Driver or Inhibitor of Performance and Innovation 194

J. Ward!

Effective Hydraulic Modeling and Field Data for Deepwater Horizontal Well With Low Drilling

Margins in an Unconsolidated Formation 212

R. Mohan, B. Boswell, K. Oyler, K. Lim, M. Luyster, M. Williford. N. Collins, R. Cheaney

Alternative Drilling Fluid Weighting Agents: A Comprehensive Study on Ilmenite and Hematite 222

A. Tehrani. A. Gliffe, M. Hodder, S. Young, J. Lee, J. Stark, S. Seale

New Generation ofSour Service Drill Pipe Allows Addressing Highly Sour Field Challenges 240

R. Rodrigues, V. Flores, A. Thomazic, F. Thebault

New Generation ofHigh Strength Sour Service Drill Pipe: A Breakthrough Innovation to Address

Ultradeep and Extended-Reach Drilling Challenges Combined With H2S Environments 250

R. Rodrigues, V. Flores, K. Godeke, A. Thomazic, F. Thebault

First 30-in Casing Exit Enables Slot Recovery in Gulf of Suez's East Zeit Field 259

M. Reda, M. Fahmy, M. Khedr

Predicting the Pressure Capacity ofRotary-Shouldered Connections 266

G. Pettit, K. Lee, S. Gokhale

High Endurance Cutting Elements 274

C. Stowe, A. Ponder. B. Hughes

The Use of Modeling to Enhance the Analysis of Formation Pressure Integrity Tests 280

M. Albert}', M. McLean

Defining and Improving Process Safety for Drilling and Well Services Operations 290

H. Chajai, C. Smith

Complex Wells: New Perspective on the Selection of Optimal Drillpipe 304

M. Mehrabi, S. Miska, A. Merlo, E. Agip

Successful Cementing Based on New Design Methodology for Displacement of Non-aqueous DrillingFluid 317

S. Kefi, E. Pershikova, K. Docherty, Q. Barral, N. Droger, L. Mothe, I. Khalfallah

The Majnoon Field - A Case Study of Drilling Operations in a Remote Area of Iraq 330

M. Vesconte, R. Tinkhof, P. Hardman

The Effects of Drillstring Eccentricity, Rotation and Buckling Configurations on Annular Frictional

Pressure Losses While Circulating Yield Power Law Fluids 338

O. Erge, E. Ozbayoglu. S. Miska, M. Yu, N. Takach, A. Saasen, R. May, B. Hughes

Improved Underbalanced Operations with Uncertainty Analysis 354

J. Udegbunam, H. Lohne, K. Fjelde, O. Arild, E. Ford

Improved Model for Tapered Casing Design under Pressure Testing 364

R. Samuel, Z. Wang, A. Kumar, A. Gonzales

Constructing Difficult Colony Wash Lateral with Innovative Rolling Cutter Technology ImprovesDrilling Performance 376

G. Bruton, M. Smith, L. Mueller, R. Ford, S. Bits

A Comprehensive Experimental Study on Wellbore Strengthening 387

Q. Guo, J. Cook, P. Way, L. Ji, J. Friedheim

The Operational Benefit of Testing HPHT/MPD Procedures Using an Advanced Full Scale DrillingSimulator 400

H. Blikra, G. Pia, M. Svendsen, R. Rommetveit, 5. Odgard

Temporary Severe Reduction in Drill Pipe Load Capacity Due to Frictional Heating 408

A. Desrosiers, K. Marchman, S. Gokhale

Case Histories of Real Time Drilling Optimization Combining Drill String Modeling, Surface

Measurements and Down-Hole Measurements 419M. Frenzel, M. Wassell, C. Brown

Fracture Gradient from Leadoff Test: Pitfalls of Using LOT Data from Non-vertical Wells 431

U. Rai, P. Schutjens, K. Shete

Drillstring Network 2.0: An Enhanced Drillstring Network Based on 100 Wells of Experience 445

D. Pixton, A. CraigThreat and Error Management: The Connection Between Process Safety and Practical Action at the

Worksite 460

J. Thorogood, M. Crichlon

High-Frequency Torsional Dynamics of Drilling Systems: An Analysis of the Bit-System Interaction 470

J. Jain, A. Hohl, H. Reckmann, L. Ledgerwood, M. Tergeist, G. Ostermeyer

Improving Safety Through Logic: Programmable Logic Controller for Conventional Casing RunningEquipment 483

N. Naill, S. Madgwick, C. Bratten, M. George

An Engineering Look at the Cause of the 2010 Macondo Blowout 491

J. Turley

One-Trip Chemistry Activates a Polymer and Cleans a Drilling Fluid Filter Cake at Once 499

R. Garza, B. Liu, A. Sadana

Reliable Technology for Drilling Operations in a High-Pressure/High-Temperature Environment 500

/. Ahmad, O. Akimov, P. Bond, P. Cairns, N. Eide, T. Gregg, T. Heimes, A. Nwosu, F. Wiese

Innovative Impregnated Drill Bit Design with Enhanced Durability Improves Performance in

Challenging Application in Colombia 516F. Becerra, C. Burch. C. Cleboski, S. Mendoza, V. Rodriguez

Drilling with Production Liner Reduces AFEs per Well, Brings to Early Production in UrmanskoyeField Onshore Russia 522

K. Sidorenko, G. Valiyev, D. Priymachenko, S. Beattie, A. Bakhtin, S. Kulikov, A. Dubovsev

Advanced Geomechanical Analysis of Wellbore Strengthening for Depleted Reservoir DrillingApplications 526

M. Shahri, T. Oar, R. Safari, M. Karimi, U. Mutlu

A Method to Evaluate Lost Circulation Materials—Investigation of Effective Wellbore StrengtheningApplications 538

S. Savari, D. Whitfill, D. Jamison, A. Kumar

Development Of On-Line Sensors For Automated Measurement Of Drilling Fluid Properties 545

S. Magalhaes, C. Scheid, L. Calcada, M, Folsta, A. Martins, C. Marques

The Latest Generation of Steerable Motor Overcomes Drilling Challenges in the Niobrara Shale

Unconventional Play 558

A. Azizov, L. Lemesany, N. Augustine, C. Loesel

How can the Petroleum Industry Benefit from Human Reliability Analysis? 569

Y. Li, J. Cho, Y. Ren

Directional Challenges and Planning of Relief Well to Resolve an HP/HT Well Blowout 583

M. Al-Muhailan, A. Al-Saleh, A. Al-Shayji, A. Rqjagopalan, D. McKinnell

Improving Drilling Operations Efficiency on an Ultra-Narrow Margin HPHT MPD Well with Use of

a Mud Cap 599

J. Oyovwevotu, E. Low, S. Nas

Measuring and Improving Land Rig Moves Using Hard Data 614

T. Dunham, W. Elsik, M. Shah