Abstract
The business intelligence tools allow you to work with databases containing historical drilling records. This gives a possibility to collect data into a single visualized shell, to see patterns, and, most importantly, to identify the main issues. A database among Yamal region projects was taken as an example. This process automation allows you to reduce the time for collecting information and makes it possible to conduct a more detailed and thoughtful analysis of project indicators. In turn, this results in making quick and effective decisions.
At the initial stage, historical drilling data over three years was analyzed, namely information on more than 800 drilling runs. A model was formed from various sources in reliance on the database, and a visual working dashboard of the project was compiled. The dashboard allowed us to recognize the main issues that were plain to see. Awareness of plain-to-see issues gives the possibility to find out what information needs to be added to the data model in order to perform more thoughtful analysis. Collecting all the data in one place is not enough. In order to bring the data together, they were collated and visualized in the most explicit way.
The bulk data collected in a single model allowed us to see the whole picture of what was happening on the project and to concentrate on solving the root problem. Major issues resulted in equipment failures due to vibrations in the horizontal section. A more detailed vibration analysis showed that the bit was the main driver of vibrations. Hence, the data on rock strength and bottom hole assembly (BHA) vibrations were added to the model for further analysis. However, the complete package of data does not guarantee success. It becomes problematic to see the patterns in some situations, since analogous wells are not always available. While business intelligence tools make it easy to manage filters and find analogy, that is only fair if you have enough offset data. Based on the analysis, the most efficient bit designs were selected and proposed. The updated range of bits allowed to increase ROP in the horizontal section and reduced failures due to vibrations, so the well construction cycle was shortened.
These tools are accessible for technicians, which means there is no need-to-know programming languages. Suggested approach allows to accelerate decision-making and identification of key issues. In addition, existing tools give the possibility to monitor key performance indicators continuously within a single project as well as throughout the country. In contrast to the well-known program with tables, the main advantage is the automatic update of the already built data model. This fact speeds up the analytical process and report generation by times.