Abstract
The interaction of NOVATEK, Investgeoservice (IGS) and Schlumberger allowed to deliver 2 complex extended reach wells (ERD), including the longest ever drilled in Russian mainland, well number 373, in the Yurkharovskoye field located in Arctic Yamal peninsula, as part of the offshore development plan from onshore locations.
A geomechanical model was developed to address the main challenges, including optimum equivalent circulating density window and drilling regimes for wellbore quality and stability.
Drilling & Measurements key technologies, multipole sonic-while-drilling, latest high-speed telemetry service, multifunction logging-while drilling technologies were used for real time Geomechanics service to prevent costly wellbore stability issues. In addition the combination of rotary steerable technology with customized polycrystalline diamond compact bits and drilling fluid system, delivered superior drilling performance, resulting in high performed drilling of these complex wells.
Positive experience in the construction of these ERD wells, gives grounds to include options for developing the region, similar wells in the planning stage of various development scenarios.
This article devoted to the description of technologies and solutions that have been used for the construction of these wells.
