Pushing the Surface Casing Deeper
Start the well by combining the first sections to simplify the well architecture while saving cost and time.
When the First Section is Cut Short
Instability challenges and shallow flow zones prevents the first section to be drilled longer with the use of seawater and sweeps. Ensuring zonal isolation and setting a good foundation of the well can be difficult when cementing longer sections because of going on losses before reaching seabed.

Sort the Drilling Challenges With an Engineered Fluid and Manage the Pressure While Cementing
Drilling top-holes with returns to the rig allows the use of a drilling fluid with weighting materials and inhibitors for drilling longer sections. With Managed Pressure Cementing the annulus pressure is reduced during the cement job.
Enabling Longer Section to Be Drilled
Use a drilling fluid to address the challenges associated with top-holes. Inhibitors and weighting materials mitigate instability challenges and shallow flow zones, enabling longer sections to be drilled.
Enabling Longer Section to Be Cemented
Create a closed-loop circulation system so the annulus pressure can be reduced when cementing to get Top of Cement to Seabed.
Technologies
To overcome drilling instability and extend section lengths, we apply proven technologies designed to optimize well construction while minimizing environmental and operational risks.
RMR®
Take On Top-Holes With Dual Gradient Drilling
The Dual Gradient system allows a weighted drilling fluid designed for the specific formation challenges to be used. Logistic challenges and environmental concerns are also eliminated.
Key Benefits:
- Primary barrier while drilling
- Engineered fluid
- Zero discharge
MPC®
Control the Annulus Pressure When Cementing
Lower the pressure in the annulus to manage the high ECD. Apply pressure when cement is setting to prevent channeling.
Key Benefits:
- Prevent losses
- Improve integrity
- Cement longer sections
- Enable use of standard cement
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