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Drag Reduction

Torque reduction in 3-mile Powder River Basin lateral using NRPs

Drilling extended-reach laterals in harsh downhole environments presents a host of technical challenges, especially in abrasive formations. Excessive rotary torque can often exceed the drill pipe torsional limits.

WWT NRPs Reduce Torque, Drag, and Carbon Footprint

WWT NRPs on Semi-Sub Rig Drilling Horizontal Well in the North Sea Reduce Torque, Drag, and Carbon Footprint.

WWT NRP Achieves Over 25% Torque Reduction in Wells

Discover how WWT's NRPs provide more than 25% torque reduction and improved tension management in lateral wells, enhancing drilling efficiency.

WWT NRPs Significantly Reduce Torque and Drag in ERD Well

Discover WWT's impact in a European ERD well, achieving 25% torque and 11% drag reduction with their Non-Rotating Protectors, significantly enhancing drilling efficiency.

WWT NRPS SMOOTH & REDUCE DRAG THROUGH BUCKLED CASING

A deepwater offshore well had a highly deviated and buckled production casing throughout most of the 
wellbore. The contact from pipe to casing resulted in high drag and made completion operations difficult 
due to high set down weight volatility. WWT installed 594 SS3 model NRPs.

Powder River Succes

Location: Wyoming, United States of America
Well Types: Horizontal
Objective: Reduce drilling torque, increase weight transfer, mitigate drill pipe wear while reducing mud costs.
Solution: WWT’s SS3-500 NRPs placed in open hole across the nudge, curve and lateral sections.
Results: SS3-500 NRPs cut torque, wear, and costs while enabling longer, faster-drilled laterals.

Non-Rotating Protectors in Completion Operations

Discover how NRPs can reduce torque and drag throughout a variety of completion operations in deepwater Gulf of America.

FlexShoe and JetReam Run in Horizontal Well for boron Solution Mining

Location: California, USA
Well Type: Boron Horizontal 
Objective: Casing Running
Solution: 4-1/2" FlexShoe and JetReam
Results: Composite Casing Run through Sidetracks

WWT Slider-Clamp Low-Friction Cable Protector North America

Location: California, USA
Well Type: Land, ERD Well
Objective: Run ESP to target depth
Solution: WWT Slider-Clamp
Results: Successful run with no signs of buckling

WWT Slider-Clamp Low-Friction Cable Protector

Location: California, USA
Well Type: Land, ERD Well
Objective: Run ESP to target depth
Solution: WWT Slider-Clamp
Results: Successful run with no signs of buckling

West Texas Operator Experiences Numerous NRP Benefits

Location: West Texas
Well Type: Horizontal
Objective: Reduced torque and casing wear
Solution: WWT SS3 installed across contact-force spike
Results: Significant immediate reduction in metal recovery, torque, and drag

Canadian Operator Improves Weight Transfer in Horizontal Well

Location: Canada
Well Type: Horizontal Shale
Objective: Improved weight transfer
Solution: WWT SS3 installed mid-span above and through build section
Results: Reduced Buckling and Improved Drilling Performance

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