Challenge
Drilling a well is a complex and intricate process where many incidents can occur. It's challenging for drillers to interpret sparse measurements and responses from the downhole environment and make the best decisions.
Invention
We present an automated drilling operational plan that delivers an execution policy directly usable by automated and autonomous systems to perform well construction tasks.
This system is designed to cope with uncertainties and potential incidents, ensuring smoother operations.
Value
Our improved execution policy can be seamlessly integrated with automated and autonomous systems, leading to better decision-making during drilling operations. This approach promotes more consistent decisions across different drilling teams and locations, thus enhancing overall efficiency and reliability.
Status
This innovative system is currently under development.
Next steps
We plan to conduct our first demonstration in Q4 2025.
Possible commercialization options
- Overall methodology and results have been published, enabling different players to develop similar solutions.
- Agreements with one or more players could be made to industrialize and commercialize this innovative solution.