Technical publication on optimizing lateral spacing with drilling technology to efficiently drain ultralow-permeability reservoirs for economic value in shale and tight oil plays.

Helmerich & Payne executives discuss the innovative AC drilling technology and its future impact on the global energy industry, highlighting the development of their FlexRig® fleet.

FlexOscillator® technology oscillates the pipe to reduce axial friction, which improves slide execution and the rate of penetration (ROP).

H&P partnered with the operator to reduce average curve time by 3 hours by pausing AutoSlide technology for the curve section and manually drilling to identify performance hindrances, aiming to optimize outcomes.

A high-torque automated wrench reduced drillpipe deformation by 60%, mitigating damage caused by over-torqued connections.

H&P's FlexTorque® technology adjusts top drive RPM to mitigate stick slip and BHA failures, reducing drillstring vibration and decreasing time to target.

H&P discusses achieving worker safety through significant incident potential (SIP) mitigation, even in high-risk drilling environments.

H&P is defining a new era of drilling in Australia by rolling out U.S. Land processes internationally. Their intentional approach has helped lay the foundation for H&P’s reputation abroad.

H&P's DrillScan® software performs an in-depth post-analysis of drilling data to identify causes of dysfunction, lock-up events, and suboptimal practices in complex wells.

Performance contracts are increasingly common in the drilling industry, especially in recent years. This incentivized contract structure, established as a partnership between operator and contractor, improves both well performance and operational execution while incorporating the rig contractor as an additional stakeholder in the operational performance of the well. Many performance contract...

Helmerich & Payne's core value, Actively C.A.R.E., shows care for coworkers, customers, and communities by addressing exposures in the drilling industry.

Learn how to cope with stress and anxiety from workload, family challenges, and traumatic events. Discover resources for mental well-being.

This paper analyzes the directional behavior of drilling systems, focusing on the impact of bit profile and gage cutters on well trajectory. It includes numerical simulations and laboratory tests to understand the underlying mechanisms.

Helmerich & Payne named No. 1 Land Driller for the 14th year in a row, receiving top ratings in job quality, technology, HSE, digital and big data, and several regional categories.

Discover FlexFusion®, an automated drilling platform that fuses advanced drilling technologies and automation for efficiency and consistency at scale.

An exploration of how drillstring rotation affects critical buckling load. It reviews the effects of tortuous wellbores with friction.

Helmerich & Payne's control system controls block velocity while regulating inputs from differential pressure, torque, or WOB to maintain smooth velocity.

Helmerich & Payne, the global leader in drilling rigs and technology, is expanding its partnerships in the Middle East with a customized Flex3 rig. This updated design, the newest addition to the industry standard FlexRig fleet, is uniquely enhanced for mobility and agility in Middle East terrain, without compromising unconventional pad drilling that advanced drilling programs require. Unlike...

Explore insights into drilling technologies and their role in shaping the world's energy future, presented by a company with a century of experience in the drilling business.

The Bit Guidance System uses task automation, forward modeling, and automated decision-making to guide the driller for more accurate bit positioning while drilling horizontal wells. AutoSlide technology receives sliding instructions from the Bit Guidance System and automatically orients and holds toolface by controlling the rig equipment. The technology performs the slide in a true...

A geosteering algorithm was run to interpret landing points, model geologic structures, and estimate wellbore footage in the Haynesville shale.

This paper presents a fully automated geosteering algorithm that includes advanced LWD filtering, fault detection, correlation and visualization.

Wellbore positioning involves significant uncertainty due to surveying errors. Failing to account for these errors can lead to production loss, equipment failure, and non-productive time. Reducing uncertainty with better data empowers decision-makers to make more confident choices, impacting overall performance for optimal outcomes. This article explores three ways to leverage better data.

Transforming feedback and accountability at Helmerich & Payne by reframing these concepts to Actively C.A.R.E., fostering trust and open communication.