Case Study
Case studies help demonstrate our operational excellence, drilling expertise and customer-centric approach to deliver better drilling outcomes.
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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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Next-level drilling automation lowers drilling costs and results in better hydrocarbon production potential
Permian Operator Compares Experienced Human Directional Drillers and Automation Technology – and the Variables Held Constant Challenge Hunt Oil was drilling several wells in the…
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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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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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H&P’s Bit Guidance System™ Saves an Average of $70,000 Per Well
Head-to-Head Comparison Proves Significant Gains in Drilling Performance Challenge As drilling parameters become more complex and production timelines tighten, operators need to know that every…
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H&P Saves Operator 9+ days
Working together to deliver better drilling outcomes Planning and Preparation Meticulously organized strategies focused on achieving the operator’s performance goals Field-Proven Technology H&P’s FlexFusion® technology…
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Drillscan® software identifies drilling dysfunction causes in complex, multilateral ERD well
Customized Solution Helps Prevent Future Failures in Lower Completion Challenge An operator in the North Sea faced a lower completion lock-up 800m above total depth…
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Comprehensive solution increases ROP while curving and maximizes footage to boost production
Proven Reliability Gives Major Operator Confidence to Increase Build Rate Challenge A major oil and gas operator was interested in implementing technology and automation solutions…