Halliburton has introduced EarthStar 3DX, a 3D horizontal look-ahead resistivity service, marking an advancement in drilling technology.
This service allows operators to gain geological insights into horizontal wells up to 50ft ahead of the drill bit, enhancing decision-making and operational safety.
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The EarthStar 3DX service boasts the industry’s nearest-to-bit, ultra-deep resistivity sensor, which facilitates the early detection of formations.
This capability is a departure from traditional mapping technologies as it enables operators to foresee changes in the formation, optimise reservoir contact, maximise hydrocarbon recovery, and minimise unnecessary course corrections and premature exits from the wellbore, the company said.
Halliburton Sperry Drilling vice-president Jim Collins said: “EarthStar 3DX service is the latest example of Halliburton’s leadership in reservoir mapping technology. True to our value proposition, we customise our subsurface and drilling solutions to maximise asset value for our customers.
“By mapping geological variations before they are encountered, operators can adjust well trajectories to minimise risk, improve wellbore placement and increase reservoir contact.”
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By GlobalDataIn a separate development, Halliburton and its partner Rhino Resources delivered two exploration wells in Block 2914 within Petroleum Exploration Licence 85 offshore Namibia.
Also, in February, Halliburton and Sekal deployed what they describe as the world’s first automated on-bottom drilling system for Equinor in the North Sea.
This system integrates Halliburton’s LOGIX automation and remote operations with Sekal’s Drilltronics solution and the rig’s automation control system.
The partnership is focused on optimising drilling parameters and enhancing the accuracy of well placement in real time.
