Nabors Industries has been granted a patent for a method and apparatus that optimize drilling operations. The technology involves executing test scenarios to adjust drilling parameters, monitoring performance characteristics, and using the data to control drilling rigs for improved efficiency in subsequent wellbore segments. GlobalData’s report on Nabors Industries gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Drilling method using test scenarios to optimize performance
The patent US12071845B2 outlines a method and apparatus for drilling a second wellbore segment informed by the results of a test scenario conducted during the drilling of a first wellbore segment. The method involves comparing the operational parameters varied by a first or second drilling rig with performance characteristics monitored by the respective bottom-hole assemblies (BHAs) during the drilling of the first segment. This comparison is utilized to control the first drilling rig as it drills the second wellbore segment, ensuring that the drilling process is optimized based on the insights gained from the initial drilling activities. The claims also detail the steps of executing the test scenario, varying operating parameters, and monitoring performance characteristics, which are integral to the method.
Additionally, the patent describes an apparatus that includes a non-transitory computer-readable medium containing instructions for executing the aforementioned steps. This apparatus is designed to facilitate the drilling of the second wellbore segment using the first BHA, which is operably coupled to the first drilling rig via a drill string. The apparatus also encompasses functionalities for moving the drill string and circulating drilling fluid, as well as for executing the test scenario and monitoring performance characteristics. The control of the drilling rig during the second segment is further enhanced by comparing the planned trajectories of both wellbore segments, thereby allowing for a more precise and efficient drilling operation.
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