Case Study
Case studies help demonstrate our operational excellence, drilling expertise and customer-centric approach to deliver better drilling outcomes.
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H&P Uses Dual-Fuel Technology to Boost Efficiency and Lower Costs
For more than a century, H&P has streamlined its drilling technologies and processes to deliver better outcomes for onshore operators in the Lower 48. It…
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Permian basin operator achieves 15% higher ROP and 21% improvement in back to drilling time
H&P Automation Technology Significantly Improves Efficiency and Preserves Bit Life Challenge An operator in the Permian basin had been drilling similar well types for several…
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Operator increases rotating ROP and enhances bit and BHA integrity with Flexdrill® technology
Challenge An operator drilling out of the Meramec formation in Oklahoma historically struggled with suboptimal rates of penetration (ROP) due to stick slip and whirl.…
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Texas operator sees an average savings of $42,000 at $70,000 spread rate
H&P Uses Automated Technology to Increase ROP, Lower Cycle Time, and Speed Up Drilling by 22% Challenge An operator in the Eaglebine formation needed to…
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StallAssist® software prolongs life of weak motor to avoid unplanned trip
Operator Saves 12 hours+ of trip time, equating to $35,000 USD Challenge A Well Site Leader working on a rig in West Texas’ Delaware Basin…
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Removal of one casing string from well architecture projected to save Tullow oil $4m per well
H&P’S ADVANCED WELL ENGINEERING TEAM PROVES LIGHTER ARCHITECTURE WAS POSSIBLE AND PROVIDES RECOMMENDATIONS TO EXECUTE Challenge Tullow Oil in West Africa wanted to deploy a…
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Operator utilizes Survey management to help ensure accurate survey data
H&P Identified a 7 Degree Offset That Could Have Left the Operator 1,000 ft. Off Target Challenge An exploration and production company with operations in…
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Operator saves 2.38 days of drilling time, equating to a savings of over $140,000 per well
Head-to-head comparison proves science-based directional drilling approach enhanced bit and BHA integrity and reduced time to target Challenge A major operator was drilling in the…
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Oklahoma operator enhances bit and BHA integrity, reduces failure and repair costs
H&P Reduces BHA Count From 3 to 1 and Saves an Estimated $165,000 Challenge A major operator drilling in the Woodford formation of central Oklahoma…
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61% average ROP improvement reduces operator’s time to target
Winkler County, Texas Wolfcamp FormationH&P Saves Operator 11 Days and Lowers BHA Count by 9% Challenge An operator in the Delaware basin was proactively looking for ways to maximize…
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Midland Operator increases Footage per day by almost 94% & Enhances BHA Reliability
Challenge An operator working in the Midland Basin had been achieving mid-tier drilling performance overall but had been falling short in one key area. Their…
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Integrated drilling solutions Break records while reducing operator’s time to target
Operator Sees Roting ROP Improvement of 132%, Slide ROP of 53% Challenge Drilling for gas in the Haynesville presents unique challenges such as high pressure/high…