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Driller’s Way-point Depth Determination
Calibrated and corrected drill pipe measured along-hole depth with uncertainty
Page last modified
May 19 2023
Driller’s Way-point Depth (DwpD) uses drill pipe measured depth to arrive at a calibrated and corrected along-hole depth with an associated uncertainty. This is True Along-hole (TAH) depth, an ISO measurement as opposed to the estimate that existing practices provide. DwpD allows along-hole depth measurement to be compared and verified and does away with simply tying-in to an arbitrary maxim. This improves along-hole depth measurement accuracy, improving well placement and the reliability of mapping of downhole structures and reservoir volumes.
Pro/con
Uniform methodology for along-hole depth determination
Uniformly calibrated and corrected depth value
Calculated uncertainty based on measured parameters
Removes the guess work and the assumptions in depth determination
Assessment of depth data value based on measurable accuracy criterion
Verification of measurements without wasting data
Repeatable measurements
Non-intrusive activity as part of rig activity
Uses well known and existing rig and LWD measurements
Slight (very slight) adaptation to how things are currently done
Specification
Accuracy
Uncertainty defined by accuracy decisions.
Areas of Application
Well placement engineering | Geological modelling | Reservoir description | Asset value determination
Capabilities
Repeatability of measurement, confirmation of measurement result and uncertainty determination.
CAPEX
Negligible impact on rig work flow.
Certifications / licences
Engineering justified depth measurement results.
Compliance
ISO measurement.
Cost
Cost limited to use of the patent (pending) process. Allows accurate depth determination using drill pipe for MWD/LWD applications.
Methodology
Logical and justified measurement and correction method.
Services
Services available to audit exiting processes and recommend on-site improvements.
Usability
Applicable from new drill through completion to recompletion and P&A Onshore/offshore, applicable in straight, crooked, deviated, S-profile and horizontal wells.
Relative Business Impact
Technology Readiness Level
[9/9]
Development
Technology demonstration
Mature / Proven
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