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The Weatherford Interpretation and Evaluation Services team were tasked with identifying natural fractures, acquiring structural dip, and determining the fault location and its orientation for a multi-stage fracturing operation. See all they did in a single trip. https://lnkd.in/gibWKKGM #Drilling #OilandGas #ReservoirCharacterization #DrillingServices #CaseStudy

🚀 Introducing the XZKD95-3A Full Hydraulic Geological #Drilling Rig! 🚀 🌐 Certified with ISO9001, the XZKD95-3 Tunnel core drilling rig is a versatile solution for mine exploration, railway engineering, tunneling, and water conservancy projects. 🚂💧 Key Features: 1️⃣ Oil pump drives motor rotation, hydraulic cylinder operates without a turret. 2️⃣ Fluid-driven core drilling system ensures smooth and reliable performance. 3️⃣ Achieve fast drilling speed from any angle, outperforming competitors. 4️⃣ V-guide for optimal concentration around the principal axis. 5️⃣ Easy maintenance, repair, disassembly, installation, and movement. 🛠️ Usage: Well-suited for mine exploration, railway engineering, tunneling, and water conservancy. Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gXMQ2MR7 #DrillingRig #MineExploration #Tunneling #WaterConservancy #EngineeringSolution #XZKD953A #ExploreWithConfidence

Transocean and Kinetic Pressure Control forging ahead with big day rates and new tech advances. Transocean has landed a pair of new contracts for use of its ultradeepwater drillships that eclipse the vaunted $500,000 day rate range. In April, the contractor scooped a 365-day contract extension in the US Gulf of Mexico (GOM) for the Deepwater Asgard with Hess. The program is slated to begin in June as a direct continuation of the current campaign. As part of the agreement, Transocean will be upgrading the rig’s blowout preventer with Kinetic Pressure Control Blowout Stopper units or K-BOS. K-BOS is a device that improves blowout-preventer (BOP)-shearing capability and is retrofittable to existing BOPs. It is also designed to significantly shorten the time for the rig to complete an emergency disconnect, which facilitates the ability to expand the minimum operating water depths of deepwater floaters. The Deepwater Asgard will be the third unit to receive the K-BOS system in Transocean’s fleet. “We are encouraged by the positive feedback received from our customers and BSEE (Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement) and are pleased to see an increased willingness from our customers to pay for this transformational technology,” company president Jeremy Thigpen told investors earlier this week. Also, in the GOM, Transocean signed a contract for an additional four wells of 15K work on the Deepwater Atlas at $505,000 per day in direct continuation of its current program with Beacon Offshore, expected to last between 240 and 360 days. “As we move through the next several months, we expect numerous long-term contracts to be awarded at increasing day rates, reflecting industry participants' recognition of the tightness in the market,” added Thigpen. "Healthy contract durations are one of many factors supporting improved supply/demand dynamics. Excluding the TotalEnergies 10-year contract award, which we consider to be something of an anomaly, contract durations for new ultradeepwater fixtures reached a robust 511 days in the quarter, largely in line with the 2023 average of 526 days and up from 302 days in 2022.” Transocean expects that the Deepwater Atlas may be the next rig to get the 20k capability upgrade following its current string of commitments. Transocean Chief Commercial Officer Roddie Mackenzie told investors that following the four-well extension, the rig will likely undergo the upgrade. #kbos #oilandgas #innovation #management #blowout Stopper

Case Study: ARO Protecting Gas Pipelines A new pipeline construction project in Oklahoma required a horizontal directionally drilled (HDD) bore to permit pipe installation under a creek bed. InduMar's ARO II was installed over girth welds associated with the field assembly of the pipeline to protect the pipe from mechanical damage through interactions with roller cradles and rocks/aggregate within the bore. The result? Although marring and gouging of the neighboring regions of pipe and of the composite wrap were detected following the pull, BoreshieldTM ARO II exhibited excellent adhesion to the pipe, complete cohesion of wrapped layers, and successfully protected the underlying epoxy coating from abrasion. Discover how ARO can protect your gas pipelines in demanding environments. #InduMar #IndumarProducts #ARO #PipelineProtection #CaseStudy #EngineeringSolutionsC64

Precision Perfect: The Accuracy of Horizontal Directional Drilling Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) technology is all about precision! With advanced tools and techniques, operators can steer the drill head to within just a few inches of their target, even over long distances. Imagine the ability to navigate underground with such accuracy that you can avoid obstacles, protect existing utilities, and hit your mark every time! This level of control not only boosts efficiency but also reduces the risk of disruptions, making HDD a game changer for complex infrastructure projects in both urban and remote areas. Whether it's laying pipelines or installing cables HDD’s precision ensures that every project is done right the first time. https://lnkd.in/dpuKDtAR #golocal #gofullbore #oilfield #gpab #hdd #horizontaldirectionaldrilling #fullboredirectionalinc

Insight on Fluid Structure Interaction in Dams Safety Analysis.

🚨 Prevent Costly Frac-Outs in HDD: Are You Prepared? 🚨 Hydro-fracture, or frac-out, is a major risk in Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) that can lead to environmental damage and costly delays. But there’s a solution! With the HDD PowerTool (HDDPT) from Technical Toolboxes, you can: 🔹 Analyze fluid pressures to ensure borehole stability 🔹 Validate drilling plans to mitigate risks 🔹 Save time and reduce project costs. 🔗 Read our blog to learn how to protect your HDD projects from frac-outs: https://hubs.ly/Q02TSpKr0 #PipelineSafety #HDD #HydroFracture #OilAndGas #TechnicalToolboxes #HDDPT #PipelineEngineering

🚧 Last week, our Contract Services team were on-site in Bedfordshire for a project with Prestige Pipelaying JV LTD on behalf of Cadent Gas Limited. We successfully completed an FBOS (Foambag Operation On Stubs) project involving a 140mm in 8" Ductile Iron FBOS.   FBOS is a fantastic solution for decommissioning challenging mains, such as stranded, one-way fed, or stub mains often found in replacement schemes. It’s particularly effective when excavating is impractical or costly, like under busy junctions or in sensitive areas.   This innovative technique allows for remote live mains insertion on both single and two-way fed mains, offering insertion lengths of up to 25 metres.   By using SVI’s signature sealant technology, FBOS addresses issues related to rust and contaminants, ensuring a more secure decommissioning process. It’s a smart, efficient approach to fully decommissioning old mains, minimising the risk of future leaks.   Check out our FBOS animation to see how this technique works 👉https://lnkd.in/epzCai_i   #InnovationInEngineering #GasMains #Utilities #Infrastructure Natasha Wilkes Luke Hunter