Managing Drilling Performance: Technical Analysis, Well Challenges, and Field Engagement

Abstract

TX 75083-3836, U.S.A., fax 01-972-952-9435. AbstractWithin a climate of increasing oil and gas prices, drilling has been caught in a cycle of new, more expensive technology and increasing service and commodity prices. In order to maintain cost effective drilling excellence, Anadarko Canada Corporation's drilling department has developed a multifaceted approach with three major components; pre and postdrill analysis, collaboration and technology. While these three components are commonly part of any current drilling operation, the rigorous approach ACC has applied continues to generate uncommon results in both in-fill and more technically challenging, poorly delineated drilling fields in Western Canada. Our approach and the results generated in two distinct areas of operation are outlined here.