Collision Avoidance
Consistent, automated checks that support safer wellbore placement
Outcomes
- Directional Drilling Automation
Compatibility
- FlexRig® Fleet
As the complexity of multi-pad wells grows, maintaining safe well separation becomes more challenging. Additionally, increasing drilling speeds and adjustments to drilling plans can cause additional difficulties.
Automated Collision Avoidance provides a more consistent process by evaluating each Bit Guidance System convergence plan against the operator’s separation requirements. This gives crews a clearer picture of risk and reduces the amount of time spent manually reviewing updates.
- Automated scans that support consistent policy execution
- Continuous evaluation of updated drilling paths
- Clear alerts when review is required
Collision Avoidance combines survey data, positional uncertainty, offset well information, and the BGS convergence plan to determine whether the path is safe. When the system identifies a need for review, it notifies the rig and sends email alerts to the designated contacts so decisions can be made without delay.
Features & Benefits
Automated Path Evaluation
Scans every new BGS convergence plan using survey data, positional uncertainty, and offset well lists
Benefit
Reduces manual review time and helps maintain consistent application of policy
Survey and Uncertainty Validation
Confirms survey quality and verifies positional inputs meet configured standards
Benefit
Supports confident decision making with reliable wellbore positioning data
Configurable risk thresholds
Uses operator defined separation factors and tolerance settings
Benefit
Ensures uniform execution across rigs and contractors based on the operator’s requirements
Real-Time Alerts and Monitoring
Delivers dashboard prompts and email notifications supported by ROC oversight
Benefit
Improves visibility and speeds up response when a path update needs attention
Why It Matters
Most drilling programs already have collision avoidance policies, but applying them uniformly can be challenging. Automated Collision Avoidance helps reduce variability by placing automated checks and clear communication inside the existing workflow. Operators gain a more predictable process and crews spend less time managing repetitive tasks.
The result is a smoother drilling experience with stronger safety oversight and fewer interruptions.
Works Seamlessly with Other H&P Technologies
Provides the convergence plan Collision Avoidance evaluates.
Ensures accurate positional inputs for reliable risk assessment.
Sequenced Automation Technologies
Supports consistent directional execution once the path is validated.
Collision Avoidance fits naturally into H&P’s integrated automation ecosystem, supporting safer, more efficient drilling operations.
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