FOOTHILLS DRILLING PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT – A NEW TRANSVERSAL APPROACH

Total E&P initiated a drilling campaign in 2018 near the foothills of Bolivia where wells can be extremely challenging and lengthy to drill. These wells mandate exhaustive planning due to the geological complexity and abrasive environment prone to severe wellbore instability. Through a unique and collaborative approach of competitive service companies, engineering resources were combined and leveraged to identify and mitigate risks of wellbore instability, losses and drilling...