Kymera hybrid bit delivers benchmark ROP on J-shape wellpath in Kuwait’s Raudhatain field May 31, 2023 Challenges Highly interbedded formations Increased risk of severe and/or total losses in the Dammam, Radhuma, Tayarat, and Sadiformations Challenging well design (build to 20° then hold angle to TD) Limited flow rates (850 gpm maximum) due to rig capacity and ECD management Aggressive ROP target and desire to minimize off-bottom time to reduce overall section time Solution 16” Kymera™ Hybrid drill bit run on a 9 ⅝” performance bent motor assembly to drill shoe-to-shoe in a single run Maximized hydraulic horsepower to improve bit face cleaning and cooling vs. previous runs Optimized drilling parameters to ensure maximum instantaneous ROP Increased differential pressure (25% greater in both sliding and rotary modes vs. offset runs) Have a similar challenge? Contact Us