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Advances in Automation, Bit Technologies, and Well Placement

Wednesday, 21 October
Room 371 CF
Technical Session
This session highlights advances in automated drilling, intelligent steering and surveying, and data-driven bit design. It also explores new improvements in PDC technology, vibration, and hydraulic modeling, and precise well placement technologies—demonstrating how integrated innovations are improving performance, efficiency, and risk management in modern drilling operations.
Session Chairpersons
David Forrest - Precision Drilling Corporation
Marc Willerth - Helmerich & Payne
Guillaume Plessis - NOV Grant Prideco
  • 1400-1425 234107
    Intercept And Abandonment Of An Undocumented Ghost Well Using Coiled Tubing Ranging While Drilling
    N. Harrower, G. Rassadkin, J. Timbs, C. Moss, Gunnar Energy Services; T. Menard, Cudd Pressure Control
  • 1425-1450 233943
    Enabling Single Tool Steering And Surveying: Advanced Modeling And Estimation Techniques For An MWD Integrated Into An RSS
    M. Katayama, O. Panova, A. Whitmore, A. Croux, A. Ledroz, M. ElGizawy, R.M. Lowdon, SLB
  • 1450-1515 234023
    Field Deployment Of An Autonomous Drilling Platform In A Multi‑Well Delaware Basin Development
    D.S. Goncalves, F. Abreu Ferreira, Halliburton
  • 1545-1610 234079
    Advanced Lab Testing And Analysis For Pdc Bit Drilling Of Float Equipment: Bridging The Gap Between Pdc Bit Capabilities And Industry Needs
    F. Valbuena, BakerHughes; J. Bomidi, HCC (Baker Hughes)
  • 1610-1635 233870
    Automated Drill Bit Redesign Using A Bit-rock Interaction Model And Time Series Drilling Data
    A. Safarov, The University of Texas At Austin; P. Ashok, University of Texas At Austin; E. van Oort, The University of Texas At Austin
  • 1635-1700 233961
    Achieving 84% Rop Improvement In Colombia’S Mirador Formation With Next-generation Abrasion-resistant PDC Cutters
    L. Munoz, Baker Hughes
  • Alternate 233881
    Frictional Behavior And Torsional Vibration Implications Of Advanced Drillstring Materials: Experimental Insights From Carbon Fiber, Titanium, And Aluminum
    C. Ejike, K. Abid, C. Teodoriu, University of Oklahoma
  • Alternate 233996
    Precise Guidance Drilling Technology For Horizontal Well Clusters In Shale Oil In-situ Conversion
    Y. Che, CNPC
  • Alternate 233825
    A Transient Hydraulic Model For Accurate Gas Injection Rate Prediction And Stuck Pipe Mitigation During Gas Drilling Of Directional
    A. Fadairo, Oklahoma State University; R. Aluah, University of North Dakota