IntelliServ Wired Drill Pipe

Case Studies – IntelliServ in the Field

Total

We worked with Total E&P Norge AS to optimize the Martin Linge project in the North Sea. We incorporated BlackStream™ along-string measurement (ASM) tools to acquire temperature, annular pressure, rotation, and three-axis vibration data at high frequencies from sensors embedded throughout the drillstring at regular intervals. These measurements were streamed to the surface in real time via the IntelliServ™ high-speed wired drill pipe telemetry network.

Combining ASM tools with wired pipe and high-speed telemetry allowed Total to overcome the limits of hydraulics modeling. Accurately analyzing and understanding wellbore conditions at the bit and in areas such as the casing shoe was critical, while streaming visualization of downhole data optimized hole-cleaning monitoring, reduced nonproductive time, enhanced wellbore control, and sustained wellbore integrity.

These improvements allowed safe increases in ROP and drilling of an additional 1,000 ft of reservoir—saving the drilling cost of one less well while still reaching planned production levels.

Statoil

We worked with Statoil ASA to implement a suite of integrated downhole products and technologies on their Barents Sea Exploration drilling campaign of 2017. The package included BlackStream along-string measurement (ASM) and enhanced measurement system (EMS) tools and an equivalent fluid density (EFD) viewer, which worked with IntelliServ wired drill pipe and high-speed telemetry network to enhance real-time understanding of borehole conditions.

The project ultimately proved that wired pipe was a viable technology as part of Statoil’s digitalization and automated drilling strategy. Using the high-speed telemetry system enabled Statoil to raise the ROP limit by removing constraints on data acquisition while still providing confidence that the hole was being cleaned while drilling. The telemetry also significantly increased the quantity of streaming data for analysis and transmitted LWD-quality memory data in real time, which was critical in preventing a full packoff.

Service and Equipment Delivery

Wired Drillstring

Wired drill pipe and other drillstring components are now available for purchase in the same manner as conventional drill pipe. Wired drill pipe can be purchased by rig contractors, DP rental providers, and operators. A comprehensive range of other drillstring components are also available for purchase including wired heavy-weight drill pipe, drill collars, float subs, stabilizers, and crossovers, as well as the top drive DataSwivel™. A full range of wired drillstring components is listed in the IntelliServ Product Catalog.
Wired drill pipe rental providers: TOOLSERV | Independent Oil Tools | Workstrings International

High-Speed Telemetry

MWD or measurement companies can offer high-speed telemetry on an IntelliServ wired drillstring using their own interface subs plus DataLinks™ and a surface network controller (“NetCon™”) leased from IntelliServ. Additionally, ASM tools can be supplied by MWD or service companies.
High-speed telemetry providers: ReedHycalog | Halliburton | Schlumberger | Baker Hughes | Weatherford
Licensed ASM tool providers: ReedHycalog | Schlumberger

Along-String Measurement (ASM) Tools

IntelliServ will support leading drilling tool vendors to provide wired versions of a range of drilling tools including jars, accelerators, underreamers, roller reamers, and bypass subs. A list of currently available tools is listed in the IntelliServ Product Catalog. In addition, IntelliServ will now enable and support the drilling tool vendor in wiring and servicing these tools at their own local facilities.
Licensed IRM providers: Tuboscope

Wired Drilling Solutions

IntelliServ licenses local suppliers to provide inspection, repair, and maintenance (IRM) on wired drill pipe where required. IntelliServ currently has IRM capabilities (either directly or through local suppliers) in Aberdeen, UK; Stavanger, Norway; Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia; Williston, North Dakota; and Provo, Utah. IntelliServ has also established a North Sea DataLink repair and maintenance facility in Stavanger, Norway.