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Directional Drilling
and Formation
Evaluation
Quick Reference Guide
Directional Drilling
and Formation
Section
Evaluation
Quick Reference Guide
Sub-Section
III

Table of Contents

Motors................................................................................3
Navi-Drill Ultra Series .............................................................................................................................. 4
Navi-Drill Ultra Curve Series .................................................................................................................... 6
Navi-Drill Ultra X-treme Series ................................................................................................................. 8
Navi-Drill Ultra-HP Series ....................................................................................................................... 10
Navi-Drill X-treme Series ....................................................................................................................... 12

Rotary Steerable Systems..................................................15


AutoTrak V.............................................................................................................................................. 16
AutoTrak eXpress.................................................................................................................................... 18
AutoTrak Curve ...................................................................................................................................... 20
AutoTrak G3 .......................................................................................................................................... 22
AutoTrak eXact ...................................................................................................................................... 24
AutoTrak X-treme................................................................................................................................... 26

Liner Drilling Systems........................................................29


SureTrak ................................................................................................................................................ 30

Drilling Engineering Solutions............................................35


CoPilot .................................................................................................................................................. 36
Drilling Engineering Solutions Levels...................................................................................................... 38

Measurement While Drilling..............................................45


aXcelerate PLUS Mud-Pulse Telemetry.................................................................................................... 46
Wired-Pipe Telemetry ............................................................................................................................. 48
GyroTrak................................................................................................................................................. 50
NaviTrak................................................................................................................................................. 52
OnTrak ................................................................................................................................................... 54
TeleTrak.................................................................................................................................................. 56
AccuFIT.................................................................................................................................................. 58

Formation Evaluation........................................................61
OnTrak ................................................................................................................................................... 62
LithoTrak................................................................................................................................................ 64
MagTrak................................................................................................................................................. 66
SoundTrak.............................................................................................................................................. 68
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Reservoir Fluid Characterization........................................71


TesTrak ................................................................................................................................................... 72
FASTrak/FASTrak HD.............................................................................................................................. 74

Geo-Stopping....................................................................77
ZoneTrak R............................................................................................................................................. 78
ZoneTrak G ............................................................................................................................................ 80

Reservoir Navigation.........................................................83
AziTrak .................................................................................................................................................. 84
VisiTrak .................................................................................................................................................. 86

Wellbore Imaging..............................................................89
StarTrak ................................................................................................................................................. 90

Multi-Propagation Resistivity.............................................93
Ultraslim MPR........................................................................................................................................ 94

Seismic..............................................................................97
SeismicTrak............................................................................................................................................. 98

Coiled Tubing and Re-entry..............................................103


CoilTrak................................................................................................................................................ 104
Advanced Slim MWD System ............................................................................................................... 106

Hole Enlargement............................................................111
GaugePro XPR/XPS............................................................................................................................... 112
GaugePro Echo..................................................................................................................................... 114

Surface Logging Services and Data Solutions...................119


Geological Evaluation .......................................................................................................................... 120
Gas Monitoring and Analysis ............................................................................................................... 121
Fluids Monitoring ................................................................................................................................ 122
Operations Monitoring......................................................................................................................... 123
Advanced Cuttings Evaluation ............................................................................................................. 124
Advanced Gas Analysis–HC Vision........................................................................................................ 125
SIGNALS Drilling Advisory Service......................................................................................................... 126
Cadence Surface Acquisition Software.................................................................................................. 127
Solus Surface Acquisition Hardware...................................................................................................... 128
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High-Temperature Directional Drilling


and Measurement While Drilling......................................131
Navi-Drill Ultra Series .......................................................................................................................... 132
Navi-Drill X-treme Series ..................................................................................................................... 134
High-Temperature AutoTrak V............................................................................................................... 136
High-Temperature AutoTrak G3 ............................................................................................................ 138
High-Temperature AutoTrak eXact ....................................................................................................... 140
High-Temperature AutoTrak X-treme..................................................................................................... 142
High-Temperature OnTrak..................................................................................................................... 144
High Temperature LithoTrak.................................................................................................................. 146

Coring Services................................................................151
Conventional Coring ............................................................................................................................ 152
HydroLift ............................................................................................................................................. 154
JamBuster............................................................................................................................................. 156
LaserCut............................................................................................................................................... 158
SOr Sponge Liner Coring System........................................................................................................... 160
Core Handling...................................................................................................................................... 162
Core Bits............................................................................................................................................... 164

Index...............................................................................169
Directional Drilling
Motors
Directional drilling motors
High-performance drilling motors
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Directional Drilling | Motors

Navi-Drill Ultra Series
Directional drilling motors

The Baker Hughes Navi-Drill™ Ultra™ Series Applications


directional drilling motors deliver accurate „„Shale gas, onshore, and
steering and precise wellbore placement in conventional/unconventional
a range of applications. Used for directional „„Vertical and directional drilling
and high-performance drilling, these motors „„Performance drilling
provide reliability in the most challenging „„Underbalanced drilling
environments, including high-temperature
„„Re-entry and slimhole drilling
and abrasive formations. Designed to stay
„„Hard/abrasive formations and
downhole for extended periods of time, the
high-temperature environments
motors provide longer drilling runs and casing-
to-casing performance, resulting in better
hole quality, improved penetration rates, and
increased recovery from directional wells.

Features/Benefits
„„Titanium flex shaft improves reliability „„Extended length of the power section
compared to universal joint (Ultra™ XL model)
–– Increases mean time between failures –– Maximizes rate of penetration (ROP)
–– Reduces nonproductive time (NPT), through higher torque and
including twist-off and drive-train power output
failures downhole –– Reduces NPT
„„Optimized connections increase „„Adjustable kickoff (AKO) sub
motor reliability –– Improves steering to optimize
–– Improves drilling performance by wellbore placement
preventing downhole back-off in –– Increases flexibility in meeting
harsh drilling environments directional plan by adjusting
„„High-temperature elastomer deflecting angle on the surface
–– Improves reliability in temperatures
up to 320°F (160°C)
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Motors | Directional Drilling

Tool Specifications

Tool size 23⁄8-in. to 12¾-in. (60 mm to 313 mm)

Hole size 2¾-in. to 44-in. (70 mm to 1,118 mm)

Tool weight 187 lb to 8,600 lb (85 kg to 3900 kg)

Tool length 10.66 ft to 36.09 ft (3.25 m to 11 m)

266°F (130°C) with standard elastomer


Maximum temperature*
320°F (160°C) with high-temperature elastomer

Speed range* 28 rpm to 1,250 rpm

Flow range* 25 gpm to 1,500 gpm (95 lpm to 5700 lpm)

Operational differential Maximum 290 psi to 1,800 psi


pressure range* (20 bar to 125 bar)
Operational Maximum 275 ft-lb to
torque range* 18,000 ft-lb (370 Nm to 24500 Nm)

Power output range* 14 hp to 430 hp (10 kW to 320 kW)

*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications are
dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration. Please contact your
Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.
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Directional Drilling | Motors

Navi-Drill Ultra Curve Series


High-BUR directional drilling motors

The Baker Hughes Navi-Drill™ Ultra™ Curve Applications


Series directional drilling motors provide
„„Shale gas, onshore, and
improved build rate from kickoff and
conventional/unconventional
throughout the curve and are capable of
„„Vertical, directional, and horizontal drilling
rotation at build rates where standard motors
„„Performance drilling
can only operate in slide mode. The Ultra Curve
„„High-temperature and oil-based mud
motors have reduced bit-to-bend distance
in order to maximize steering response and (OBM) environments
deliver reliable and high build-up rate (BUR) for „„Underbalanced drilling

ultimate performance in directional wells. The „„Hard/abrasive formations

Ultra Curve motors continue drilling laterally


after the curve section, delivering both sections
in one run. It can also be used in the wells
that require drilling vertical, curve, and lateral
sections in a single run, maximizing the overall
performance and reducing the well cost.

Features/Benefits
„„Reduced bit-to-bend length „„Optimized connections and high
–– Achieves higher and more consistent makeup torque
buildup rates at a smaller deflection –– Reduces the possibility of downhole
angle setting back-off during tough and dynamic
„„DuraMax ™ high-performance elastomer drilling applications for increased
–– Delivers 50% more torque and motor reliability and drilling
power downhole and provides performance
better durability and reliability than „„High-temperature elastomer
standard elastomer offerings –– Improves reliability in temperatures
„„Extended-length power sections up to 320°F (160°C)
–– Provides higher torque output, „„Adjustable kickoff (AKO) sub
greater ROP, and improved reliability –– Achieves required dog-leg severity
„„Titanium flex shaft (DLS) as per directional plan, using
–– Improves reliability in comparison to an adjustable deflection angle
the universal joint on the motor
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Motors | Directional Drilling

Tool Specifications

Tool size 6¾-in. (171 mm)

Hole size 8½-in. to 8¾-in. (216 mm to 222 mm)

Tool weight 2,750 to 2,860 lb (1250-1300 kg)

Tool length 29.85 ft (9.10 m)

266°F (130°C) with standard or


Maximum temperature* high performance elastomer
320°F (160°C) with high temperature elastomer

Speed range* 30 to 590 rpm

Flow range* 220 to 660 gpm (835 to 2500 lpm)

Operational differential
Maximum 580 to 2,450 psi (40 to 170 bar)
pressure range*
Operational Maximum 4050 to 11,000 ft-lb
torque range* (5500 to 14500 Nm)

Power output range* 82 to 465 hp (61 to 345 kW)

*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications are
dependent upon BHA configuration. Please contact your Baker Hughes representative
for more detailed technical information.
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Directional Drilling | Motors

Navi-Drill Ultra X-treme Series
Directional drilling motors

The Baker Hughes Navi-Drill™ Ultra™ X-treme Applications


directional drilling motors efficiently drill a „„Shale gas, deep water, geothermal, onshore/
complete well profile, including shorter-radius offshore, and conventional/unconventional
profiles to optimize lateral reservoir exposure. „„Vertical and directional drilling
Operators can drill intermediate-radius „„Intermediate-radius drilling
profiles, power a moderately aggressive PDC „„High-temperature environments
bit in high-dogleg applications, and increase
efficiency in reservoir navigation and wellbore
placement. With application-specific motor/bit
combinations, operators benefit from improved
cutting power at the bit, optimized steerability,
increased rates of penetration (ROPs), and more
efficient wellsite execution.

Features/Benefits
„„Internally developed and newly designed „„Intermediate-radius motors provide
X-treme precontoured power section buildup rates up to 80°/100 ft
–– Delivers similar level of power –– Maximizes reservoir contact while
at reduced length avoiding danger zones
–– Improves buildup rates with „„High-temperature elastomer
modern PDC bits –– Improves reliability in temperatures
„„Titanium flex shaft up to 374°F (190°C)
–– Increases mean time between failures „„Adjustable kickoff (AKO) sub
–– Reduces nonproductive time (NPT), –– Improves steering to optimize
including twist-off and drive-train wellbore placement
failures downhole –– Increases flexibility in meeting
„„Optimized connections increase directional plan by adjusting
motor reliability deflection angle on the surface
–– Improves drilling performance by
preventing downhole back-off in
harsh drilling environments
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Motors | Directional Drilling

Tool Specifications

Tool size 3½-in. to 6¾-in. (89 mm to 172 mm)

Hole size 41⁄8-in. to 97⁄8-in. (105 mm to 251 mm)

Tool weight 192 lb to 1,765 lb (87 kg to 800 kg)

Tool length 5.5 ft to 23.0 ft (2.59 m to 7.0 m)

320°F (160°C) with standard elastomer


Maximum temperature*
375°F (190°C) with high-temperature elastomer

Speed range* 50 rpm to 325 rpm

Flow range* 80 gpm to 660 gpm (300 lpm to 2500 lpm)

Operational differential Maximum 220 psi to 1,450 psi


pressure range* (15 bar to 100 bar)
Operational Maximum 440 ft-lb to 6,250 ft-lb
torque range* (595 Nm to 8450 Nm)

Power output range* 16 hp to 240 hp (12 kW to 180 kW)

*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications are
dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration. Please contact your
Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.
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Directional Drilling | Motors

Navi-Drill Ultra-HP Series


High-performance drilling motors

The Baker Hughes Navi-Drill™ Ultra-HP™ series Applications


drilling motors deliver increased power at the „„Shale gas, onshore, and
bit for longer, faster drilling runs. Integrated conventional/unconventional
with the Baker Hughes DuraMax™ high- „„Vertical and directional drilling
performance elastomer, the motors provide „„Performance drilling
50% more torque and power downhole. „„Underbalanced drilling
Operators realize reduced overall drilling „„Re-entry and slimhole drilling
costs through improved rates of penetration
„„Hard/abrasive formations
(ROPs), no unnecessary trips, and minimized
nonproductive time (NPT).

Features/Benefits
„„DuraMax high-performance elastomer „„Optimized connections increase
technology motor reliability
–– Maximizes rate of penetration (ROP) –– Improves drilling performance by
in extended runs with all fluid types preventing downhole back-off in
by delivering 50% higher torque harsh drilling environments
and power „„Adjustable kickoff (AKO) sub
–– Improves durability and reduces risk –– Improves steering to optimize
of tripping for motor failure wellbore placement
„„Titanium flex shaft improves reliability –– Increases flexibility in meeting
compared to universal joint directional plan by adjusting
–– Increases mean time between failures deflection angle on the surface
–– Reduces nonproductive time (NPT),
including twist-off and drive-train
failures downhole
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Motors | Directional Drilling

Tool Specifications

Tool size 23⁄8-in. to 9½-in. (60 mm to 241 mm)

Hole size 2¾-in. to 28-in. (70 mm to 711 mm)

Tool weight 187 lb to 5,950 lb (85 kg to 2700 kg)

Tool length 10.66 ft to 36.09 ft (3.25 m to 11 m)

Maximum temperature* 266°F (130°C)

Speed range* 28 rpm to 1,250 rpm

Flow range* 25 gpm to 1,200 gpm (95 lpm to 4550 lpm)

Operational differential
Maximum 435 psi to 2,700 psi (30 bar to 190 bar)
pressure range*
Operational Maximum 300 ft-lb to 18,000 ft-lb
torque range* (405 Nm to 24500 Nm)

Power output range* 14 hp to 575 hp (10 kW to 430 kW)

*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications are
dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration. Please contact your
Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.
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Directional Drilling | Motors

Navi-Drill X-treme Series
High-performance drilling motors

The Baker Hughes Navi-Drill™ X-treme™ Series Applications


drilling motors deliver maximum rates of „„Shale gas, deep water, geothermal, onshore/
penetration (ROPs) and reduce the number offshore, and conventional/unconventional
of runs for lower cost-per-foot performance „„Vertical and directional drilling
drilling. The re-engineered motor design „„Performance drilling
enables drilling capabilities unattainable with „„Re-entry and slimhole drilling
conventional motor technologies, providing
„„Hard/abrasive formations and
higher levels of torque and power for
high-temperature environments
performance drilling and harsh environments.

Features/Benefits
„„Internally developed and newly designed –– Improves drilling performance by
X-treme precontoured power section preventing downhole back-off in harsh
–– Maximizes rate of penetration (ROP) drilling environments
in extended runs with all fluid types by „„High-temperature elastomer
delivering up to 100% higher torque –– Improves reliability in temperatures
and power up to 374°F (190°C)
„„Titanium flex shaft „„High weight-on-bit (WOB)
–– Increases mean time between failures bearing assembly
–– Reduces nonproductive time (NPT), –– Optimizes performance in
including twist-off and drive-train hard formations
failures downhole „„Adjustable kickoff (AKO) sub
„„Optimized connections increase –– Improves steering to optimize
motor reliability wellbore placement
–– Increases flexibility in meeting
directional plan by adjusting deflection
angle on the surface
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Motors | Directional Drilling

Tool Specifications

Tool size 23⁄8-in. to 12¾-in. (60 mm to 313 mm)

Hole size 2¾-in. to 44-in. (70 mm to 1118 mm)

Tool weight* 100 lb to 10,600 lb (45 kg to 4800 kg)

Tool length* 8.4 ft to 37.7 ft (2.6 m to 11.5 m)

320°F (160°C) with standard elastomer


Maximum temperature*
375°F (190°C) with high temperature elastomer

Speed range* 40 rpm to 1,200 rpm

Flow range* 25 gpm to 1,750 gpm (95 lpm to 6600 lpm)

Operational differential
Maximum 580 psi to 2,050 psi (40 bar to 145 bar)
pressure range*
Operational Maximum 290 ft-lb to 29,500 ft-lb
torque range* (395 Nm to 40000 Nm)

Power output range* 24 hp to 1,100 hp (18 kW to 810 kW)

*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications are
dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration. Please contact your
Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.
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Rotary Steerable
Systems
Vertical-seeking rotary steerable system
Standard rotary steerable system
High-build rate rotary steerable system
Advanced rotary steerable system
Advanced High-build rate rotary steerable system
Motor-powered rotary steerable system
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Directional Drilling | Rotary Steerable Systems

AutoTrak V
Vertical-seeking rotary steerable system

The Baker Hughes AutoTrak™ V vertical-seeking Applications


rotary steerable system maximizes the overall „„Conventional and unconventional
rate of penetration (ROP) and drills a straight, drilling applications
vertical hole in environments where deviation „„Onshore and offshore drilling
control is problematic or when it is required „„Areas with high formation dips and
to drill a precise, vertical interval to intersect deviation tendencies
a target. The system eliminates correction
runs often required with conventional drilling
systems. Operators are able to efficiently
drill vertical intervals with excellent borehole
quality with little, if any, surface intervention.

Features/Benefits
„„Automated steering mechanism creates „„Simple deployment with minimal
a continuous steer force surface interaction
–– Increases drilling efficiency and –– Saves operating hours by reducing
improves rate of penetration (ROP) setup time
–– Eliminates the need for correction „„Steering mechanism independent of
runs or sliding time associated with hydraulic parameters such as flow rate,
mud motors bit pressure drop, and mud properties
–– Provides superior hole quality for –– Reduces total time on well by
smooth completion operations optimizing hydraulic parameters for
„„Real-time, continuous inclination updates improving ROP
–– Confirms verticality of the wellbore „„Optional downhole motor
„„Continuous near-bit inclination –– Improves drilling performance
measurement with closed-loop and reach
downhole controls
–– Eliminates need for measurement
while drilling (MWD), reducing total
drilling costs
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Rotary Steerable Systems | Directional Drilling

Tool Specifications

4¾-in. (121 mm)


Tool size 6¾-in. (171 mm)
9½-in. (241 mm)

Hole size* 5¾-in. to 28-in. (146 mm to 711 mm)

Tool weight* 1,432 lb to 6,100 lb (650 kg to 2767 kg)

Tool length* 19.7 ft to 23.1 ft (6.0 m to 7.0 m)

Maximum temperature* 302°F (150°C)

Standard: 20,000 psi (1380 bar)


Maximum pressure* Optional high pressure: 25,000 psi to 30,000 psi
(1725 bar to 2070 bar)

4¾-in., 6¾-in. Maximum 400 rpm


RPM
9½-in. Maximum 300 rpm
125 gpm to 1,600 gpm
Flow range
(473 lpm to 6056 lpm)

Near-bit 4¾-in. 3.8 ft (1.16 m)


inclination sensor 6¾-in. 3.1 ft (0.95 m)
distance from bottom 9½-in. 3.9 ft (1.19 m)

*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications are
dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration. Please contact your
Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.
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Directional Drilling | Rotary Steerable Systems

AutoTrak eXpress
Standard rotary steerable system

The Baker Hughes AutoTrak™ eXpress Applications


standard rotary steerable system delivers „„Conventional and unconventional drilling
real-time drilling precision in established „„Field development

fields with well-documented geology and


reservoir targets. This system allows operators
to use existing rig equipment and quickly
adjust steering targets without pulling off
bottom or interrupting drilling. Operators
benefit from maximized drilling efficiency
and wellbore placement, leading to increased
production and extended well life.

Features/Benefits
„„Automated steering mechanism creates „„Continuous near-bit inclination
a continuous steer force measurement with closed-loop
–– Increases drilling efficiency and downhole controls
improves rate of penetration (ROP) –– Maximizes drilling efficiency and
–– Eliminates the need for correction runs wellbore placement
or sliding time associated with „„Steering mechanism independent of
mud motors hydraulic parameters such as flow rate,
–– Provides superior hole quality for bit pressure drop, and mud properties
smooth completion operations –– Reduces total time on well by
„„Optimized, real-time bidirectional optimizing hydraulic parameters that
communication improve ROP
–– Minimizes drilling interruptions and „„Optional downhole motor
improves drilling performance by –– Improves drilling performance
sending commands from the surface and reach
„„Cost-effective rotary steerable system
with simple surface setup
–– Provides economical automated
drilling solution for mature fields
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Rotary Steerable Systems | Directional Drilling

Tool Specifications

4¾-in. (121 mm)


Tool size 6¾-in. (171 mm)
9½-in. (241 mm)

Hole size* 5¾-in. to 28-in. (146 mm to 464 mm)

Tool weight* 3,439 lb to 11,820 lb (1560 kg to 5360 kg)

Tool length* 56.8 ft to 64.6 ft (17.3 m to 19.7 m)

Maximum temperature* 302°F (150°C)

Maximum pressure* 20,000 psi (1380 bar)

4¾-in., 6¾-in. Maximum 400 rpm


RPM
9½-in. Maximum 300 rpm
125 gpm to 1,600 gpm
Flow range
(473 lpm to 6056 lpm)
4¾-in. 10°/100 ft.
Max. buildup rate* 6¾-in. 8°/100 ft.
9½-in. 6.5°/100 ft.
*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications are
dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration. Please contact your
Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.
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Directional Drilling | Rotary Steerable Systems

AutoTrak Curve
High-build-rate rotary steerable system

The Baker Hughes AutoTrak™ Curve Applications


high-build-rate rotary steerable system reduces „„Conventional and unconventional
time on well in one smooth, fast run. The hydrocarbon development drilling
system optimizes wellbore placement and „„Vertical, horizontal, and 3D directional drilling
reservoir exposure through real-time, near-bit „„Pad drilling applications with tight
inclination and gamma ray measurements. wellbore spacing
Operators achieve faster and safer well delivery „„Well factory applications in high-volume
with exact placement. drilling environments

Features/Benefits
„„Reaches high buildup rates, up to „„Drillsstraight, smooth wellbores with
15°/100 ft automatic inclination hold function
–– Maximizes reservoir exposure in –– Promotes faster completions
small leases and production
–– Improves drilling efficiency through „„Optimized, rugged system design with
deeper kickoff and more single piece BHA
responsive steering –– Reduces setup time and maximizes
„„Uses automated 3D steering adjustments productivity in high-volume
while drilling ahead applications
–– Eliminates bottomhole assembly (BHA) „„Optional downhole motor
trips, drilling curve, and lateral sections –– Improves drilling performance
in one run and reach
„„Measures real-time, azimuthal gamma
ray at short distance to bit
–– Enables reservoir navigation for
optimum wellbore placement
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Rotary Steerable Systems | Directional Drilling

Tool Specifications

Tool size 6¾-in. (171 mm)

Hole size* 83⁄8-in. to 105⁄8-in. (213 mm to 270 mm)

Tool weight* 3,090 lb (1400 kg)

Tool length* 37.8 ft (11.5 m)

Maximum temperature* 302°F (150°C)

Maximum pressure* 20,000 psi (1380 bar)

RPM Maximum 250 rpm

350 gpm to 700 gpm


Flow range
(1325 lpm to 2650 lpm)

Max. buildup rate* 15°/100 ft (30 m)

*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications are
dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration. Please contact your
Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.
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Directional Drilling | Rotary Steerable Systems

AutoTrak G3
Advanced rotary steerable system

The Baker Hughes AutoTrak™ G3 advanced Applications


rotary steerable system integrates the Baker „„Onshore, offshore, and deepwater
Hughes OnTrak™ MWD/LWD technology with environments
a complete formation evaluation package. The „„Multilateral, extended-reach, or complex
system provides reliable and precise steering 3D designer wells
response in a wide range of formation types, „„Real-time reservoir navigation, integrating
drilling conditions, and well profiles. Operators multiple MWD/LWD measurements
in deepwater and onshore environments can „„Weak sediments or hard rock formations
optimize production with efficient, consistent
„„Conventional and unconventional
target intersection.
drilling applications

Features/Benefits
„„Automated steering mechanism creates „„Optimized, real-time bidirectional
a continuous steer force with continuous communication
drillstring rotation –– Minimizes drilling interruptions and
–– Increases drilling efficiency and improves drilling performance by
improves rate of penetration (ROP) sending commands from the surface
–– Eliminates the need for correction runs while drilling
or sliding time associated with „„Steering mechanism independent of
mud motors hydraulic parameters such as flow rate,
–– Provides superior hole quality for bit pressure drop, and mud properties
smooth completion operations –– Reduces total time on well by
„„Fully modular system, additional LWD optimizing hydraulic parameters for
measurements as required improving ROP
–– Optimizes wellbore navigation „„Optional downhole motor
and placement (AutoTrak™ X-treme)
–– Provides complete understanding of –– Improves drilling performance
drilling environment and reach
„„Integrated bottomhole assembly (BHA)
with short-spaced, advanced MWD/LWD
sensors
–– Detects formation changes early
–– Maximizes drilling performance by
changing directional targets without
drilling process interruptions
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Rotary Steerable Systems | Directional Drilling

Tool Specifications

4¾-in. (121 mm)


6¾-in. (171 mm)
Tool size
8¼-in. (210 mm)
9½-in. (241 mm)

Hole size* 5¾-in. to 28-in. (146 mm to 711 mm)

Tool weight* 2,798 lb to 15,200 lb (1270 kg to 6895 kg)

Tool length* 48.1 ft to 58.1 ft (14.7 m to 17.7 m)

Maximum temperature* 302°F (150°C)

Standard: 20,000 psi (1380 bar)


Maximum pressure* Optional high pressure: 25,000 psi to 30,000 psi
(1725 bar to 2070 bar)

4¾-in., 6¾-in., 8¼-in. Maximum 400 rpm


RPM
9½-in. Maximum 300 rpm

Flow range 125 gpm to 1,600 gpm (473 lpm to 6056 lpm)

4¾-in. 10°/100 ft
6¾-in. 6.5°/100 ft
Max. buildup rate*
8¼-in. 6.5°/100 ft
9½-in. 6.5°/100 ft

*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications are
dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration. Please contact your
Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.
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Directional Drilling | Rotary Steerable Systems

AutoTrak eXact
Advanced high-build-rate rotary steerable system

The Baker Hughes AutoTrak™ eXact advanced Applications


high-build-rate rotary steerable system „„Onshore and offshore
offers comprehensive formation evaluation „„Real-time reservoir navigation, integrating
while achieving high buildup rate (BUR) multiple measurment-while-drilling (MWD)/
curves, effectively reducing time on well. The LWD measurements
system optimizes wellbore placement and „„Multilateral, extended-reach, or complex
reservoir exposure through real-time, near-bit 3D designer wells
inclination and complete logging while drilling „„Conventional and unconventional
(LWD) measurements. Operators achieve development drilling
faster and safer well delivery with consistent
target intersection.

Features/Benefits
„„Reaches high buildup rates, up to „„Integrated bottomhole assembly (BHA)
12°/100 ft with short-spaced, advanced MWD/LWD
–– Shorter curve section sensors
–– Improves drilling efficiency through –– Detects formation changes early
deeper kickoff and more –– Maximizes drilling performance by
responsive steering changing directional targets
–– Maximizes reservoir exposure without drilling process interruptions
„„Automated steering mechanism creates „„Steering mechanism independent of
a continuous steer force with continuous hydraulic parameters such as flow rate,
drillstring rotation bit pressure drop, and mud properties
–– Increases drilling efficiency and –– Reduces total time on well by
improves rate of penetration (ROP) optimizing hydraulic parameters for
–– Eliminates the need for correction runs improving ROP
or sliding time associated with „„Optimized, real-time bidirectional
mud motors communication
–– Provides superior hole quality for –– Minimizes drilling interruptions and
smooth completion operations improves drilling performance by
„„Fully modular system, additional LWD sending commands from the surface
measurements as required while drilling
–– Optimizes wellbore navigation
and placement
–– Complete understanding of
drilling environment
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Tool Specifications

43⁄4-in. (121 mm)


Tool size
6¾-in. (171 mm)

Hole size 57⁄8 to 105⁄8-in. (149 to 270 mm)

Tool weight 2,786 to 8,492 lb (1264 kg to 3852 kg)

Tool length 48.0 to 60.8 ft (14.6 to 18.5 m)

Maximum temperature* 302°F (150°C)

RPM* Maximum 400 rpm

Flow range* 125 to 1,600 gpm (473 to 6056 lpm)

Standard 20,000 psi (1380 bar)


Maximum pressure*
Optional 25,000 to 30,000 psi (1724 to 2070 bar)

43⁄4-in. 10°/100 ft (30 m)


Max. buildup rate*
63⁄4-in. 12°/100 ft (30 m)
*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications are
dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration. Please contact your
Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.
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Directional Drilling | Rotary Steerable Systems

AutoTrak X-treme
Motor-powered rotary steerable system

The Baker Hughes AutoTrak™ X-treme motor- Applications


powered rotary steerable system integrates „„Horizontalextended-reach wells
the precontoured mud motor with hard-wired „„Complex 3D directional profiles
communication functionality, delivering „„Onshore, offshore, and deepwater
additional power and RPM directly at the bit. environments
This technology enhances penetration rates „„Performance drilling applications
and increases horizontal intervals, allowing
operators to reach inaccessible, trapped
reserves and maximize hydrocarbon recovery.

Features/Benefits
„„Automated steering mechanism creates –– Reduces drillstring wear
a continuous steer force with continuous „„Wired motor technology
drillstring rotation –– Improves reliability of communications
–– Increases drilling efficiency and with motor positioned close to the bit
improves rate of penetration (ROP) „„Fully modular system, additional LWD
–– Eliminates the need for correction runs measurements as required
or sliding time associated with –– Optimizes wellbore navigation
mud motors and placement
–– Provides superior hole quality for –– Provides complete understanding of
smooth completion operations drilling environment
„„Integrated bottomhole assembly (BHA) „„Optimized, real-time bidirectional
with short-spaced, advanced MWD/LWD communication
sensors –– Minimizes drilling interruptions and
–– Detects formation changes early improves drilling performance by
–– Maximizes drilling performance by sending commands from the surface
changing directional targets without „„Continuous near-bit inclination
drilling process interruptions measurement with closed-loop
„„Precontoured X-treme mud motor downhole controls
–– Increases ROP –– Maximizes drilling efficiency and
–– Extends horizontal section in wellbore placement
3D well profiles
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Tool Specifications

4¾-in. (121 mm)


Tool size 6¾-in. (171 mm)
9½-in. (241 mm)

Hole size* 5¾-in. to 28-in. (146 mm to 711 mm)

3,439 lb to 11,820 lb
Tool weight*
(1560 kg to 5360 kg)

Tool length* 73.5 ft to 95 ft (22.4 m to 29 m)

Maximum temperature* 302°F (150°C)

Standard: 20,000 psi (1380 bar)


Maximum pressure* Optional high pressure: 25,000 psi to 30,000 psi
(1725 bar to 2070 bar)

4¾-in., 6¾-in. Maximum 400 rpm


RPM
9½-in. Maximum 300 rpm

Flow range 125 gpm to 1,600 gpm (473 lpm to 6056 lpm)

4¾-in. 10°/100 ft.


Max. buildup rate* 6¾-in. 6.5°/100 ft.
9½-in. 6.5°/100 ft.

*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications are
dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration. Please contact your
Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.
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Liner Drilling Systems
Steerable drilling liner service
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Directional Drilling | Liner Drilling Systems

SureTrak
Steerable drilling liner service

The Baker Hughes SureTrak™ service integrates be set due to time sensitive formations.
proven AutoTrak™ rotary steerable technology Using SureTrak, operators can drill, log, and
to drill through the most challenging set the liner in one run, reaching reserves that
environments. The system allows for automated were out of reach before and reducing their
closed-loop directional drilling and LWD nonproductive time.
formation evaluation while simultaneously
installing the liner in a single run to TD. Applications
Application of the system reduces operational „„Onshore or offshore environments
risks associated with drilling through difficult „„Interbedded formations
zones while minimizing drilling risks including „„Wellbore instability issues, including
lost circulation, stuck pipe, and additional swelling shale and weak sediments
wiper trips and in the event if the liner cannot „„Lost circulation

Features/Benefits
„„Exchangeable inner string including „„Incorporates X-treme motor technology
bottom hole assembly (BHA) without the –– Maximizes rate of penetration
need for tripping the liner. –– Improves drilling efficiency
–– Optimizes efficiency and reduces time „„Liner shoe with decoupled reamer bit
at rigsite separates BHA drilling dynamics from
–– Improves well stability with liner in place the liner
„„BHA design tailored to well –– Improves borehole quality
requirements –– Maintains wellbore stability
–– Maximizes production in a variety of –– Reduces wear on the liner
drilling environments „„Improved HS&E due to less tripping and
„„Uses AutoTrak system with modular handling of tubulars
MWD/LWD services –– Reduces risk to rig site personnel by
–– Optimizes wellbore placement the reduction of number of trips
through geo-steering and formation –– No rig modifications required
evaluation data
–– Reduces the number of additional runs
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Liner Drilling Systems | Directional Drilling

Tool Specifications

4¾-in. with 7-in. liner


Tool size
6¾-in. with 95⁄8-in. liner

Hole size* 8½-in. to 12¼-in. (216 mm to 311 mm)

Tool weight* Varies according to customer’s specifications

Tool length* Varies according to customer’s specifications

Maximum temperature* 302°F (150°C)

Maximum pressure* 25,000 psi (1725 bar)

Max. buildup rate* 3.0°/100 ft (limited by liner threads)

Inner string NC38 Box / 3½-in. API reg box


Connections
Outer string depends on inner/outer
upper/lower
drillpipe and liner threads

*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications are
dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration. Please contact your
Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.

For improved hole quality and reduced length of the pilot BHA, several components—
including the motor, smart battery sub (SBS), bidirectional communication and power
module (BCPM), reamer driver sub (RDS), and thruster—are located inside the liner.
Additional LWD and drilling optimization subs may be added upon request.
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Drilling Engineering
Solutions
Drilling Engineering
Solutions
CoPilot
Drilling Engineering Solution Levels
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CoPilot
Real-time drilling optimization service

The CoPilot™ drilling performance sub is Applications


a short modular sensor sub that can be „„Deepwater
integrated into a Baker Hughes bottom hole „„Extended-reach drilling
assembly (BHA). As the most advanced, „„Challenging interbedded or
versatile downhole data acquisition and complex well formations
processing system in the industry, it offers „„Conventional or unconventional oil and gas
real-time downhole pressure and dynamics
„„Salt drilling
information including static tool data, weight
„„Shale gas drilling
on bit, torque, bending moment, bending
orientation, annular and bore pressure.
Placement of the sub can be optimized
for client-specific applications, yielding
important insights into the effects of
downhole mechanics. This technical solution
is complemented with real-time engineering
expertise to optimize overall drilling efficiency,
reduce nonproductive time, and enhance the
design of drilling systems and processes over
the course of a drilling campaign.

Features/Benefits
„„Real-time data transmission and „„Accurate downhole weight and torque
expert interpretation –– Initiates timely reaming to overcome
–– Reduces operational risk and weight-transfer problems
maximizes drilling efficiency and –– Shows how much weight actually
performance reaches the bit and thus helps to
–– Enable quick, informed decisions achieve optimum performance
„„Bending moment and bending orientation –– The closer CoPilot is positioned to the
–– Provides closer-to-the-bit steering bit, then the better downhole torque
control to optimize wellbore placement correlates with bit torque – thus
–– Reduces risk of exceeding bottomhole indicating how good a fixed
assembly (BHA) bending limits cutter bit bites
–– Offers continuous high local dog-leg „„Downhole dynamics measurements,
identification, severity, and direction including whirl
–– Identifies hole spiraling attitude –– Provides advanced understanding of
and severity downhole motions
–– Resolves whirl situations, avoiding
trips for failed equipment (fishing,
twist-offs)
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Tool Specifications

4¾-in. (121 mm)


6¾-in. (171 mm)
Tool size
8¼-in. (210 mm)
9½-in. (241 mm)

Hole size* 5¾-in. to 26-in. (146 mm to 660 mm)

Tool weight* 540 lb to 1,561 lb (245 kg to 708 kg)

Tool length* 7.09 ft to 8.92 ft (2.16 m to 2.72 m)

Maximum temperature* 302°F (150°C)

No limits are specified for maximum flow rates.


Flow range* The limit is determined by the design constraints of
other components in the BHA or drilling system

Maximum pressure 25,000 psi (1725 bar)

*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications are
dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration. Please contact your
Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.
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Drilling Engineering Solutions


Drilling Engineering Solutions are supporting customer’s requirements in safe and reliable placement
of the wellbore while maximizing recovery from the reservoir. Drilling Engineering Solutions can be
utilized for all operators in a variety of downhole conditions across the extensive portfolio of Engineering
Services. These services are provided by highly skilled and experienced subject matter experts.

Geometric and Geological Wellbore Stability and Integrity


Wellbore Positioning Wellbore Stability and Integrity solution is the
Geometric and Geological Wellbore range of services that help customers to apply
Positioning solution is the group of services the technical, operational and organizational
that help customers to plan, place, measure solutions to reduce the risk of uncontrolled
and optimize the geometric location and release of formation fluids throughout the
geological position of a wellbore. These life cycle of a well as well as to reduce risk
services reduce drilling costs and risk through associated to the hole diameter being markedly
minimizing wellbore placement uncertainty. different from the bit size (over- or under
gauged hole).
Geometric Wellbore Positioning is a series
of processes used to drill a well, positioned Wellbore integrity services define the upper
in real-time within the planned objectives. and lower wellbore pressure limits and
It includes the design of a planned well identify the optimum mud weight window.
path to meet those objectives and uses final They describe causes of wellbore instability
positioning data to ensure that the objectives problems; wellbore stability before, during, and
are met. Optimizing wellbore positioning is after drilling wells; symptoms of the problems
highly impacting the production rate over while drilling; discuss practical, preventive,
reservoir life. and remedial actions for wellbore instability.
These services reduce drilling costs and
The application of Geological Wellbore risks associated with unwanted fracturing
Positioning, such as advanced reservoir of the formation or hole collapse. Increased
navigation and proactive geo-steering ROP, extension of the possible target depth
techniques, enable operators to drill and and optimization or elimination of the
complete complex horizontal and multi- casing points are additional benefits of the
lateral wells successfully with increased Wellbore Stability and Integrity Solution.
confidence. Geological Wellbore Positioning
will significantly reduce unnecessary course Hydraulics Management
corrections, decrease hole tortuosity and Hydraulics Management solutions focuses
improve penetration rates. By maximizing on optimization of borehole cleaning and
reservoir contact and accurately reaching maintaining annular pressures within pressure
well targets, Geological Wellbore boundaries while drilling. This solution
Positioning offer an efficient, cost- includes managing the flow rates, drilling
effective solution to operational needs. mud properties and operational procedures.
Operational and organizational side of the
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Drilling Engineering Solutions

solution include trip in/out best practices as Services, included in the solution, reduce
well as the optimization of hole cleaning with drilling cost and risks associated with excessive
specially defined cleanup cycles and suitable vibration, causing downhole tools to stop
pressures of the circulating system. working, and with mechanical overload and
fatigue, causing mechanical disintegration
Services, included in the solution, reduce of the drillstring and BHA components. From
drilling cost and risks associated with another side, proper managed vibrations and
inefficient hole cleaning, causing stuck drill mechanical loads enable the improvement
string, and with not suitable ESD/ECD, causing of ROP, overall reliability and hole quality.
possible kick or unwanted formation fracturing.
Problems with hydraulics management can
Drilling Performance Optimization
The Drilling Performance Optimization
lead to a wrong estimation of the surface
solution is the group of services to address all
pump capability which could impact or
processes that utilize downhole and surface
even prevent t drilling with given BHA. In
sensors, software and experienced personnel
addition, a properly managed hydraulic
to reduce NPT and increase drilling efficiency.
system is capable to improve ROP and
This solution contains different aspects
optimize tripping in/out time performance.
such as integrity of the drillstring, hydraulic
Drillstring/BHA Integrity pressure, borehole cleaning and pressure limits
Drillstring/BHA Integrity solution is the group of the open hole. SME utilize the software,
of services designed to address the prevention surface sensors and workflows to optimize
of mechanical overload, and thus protect from performance and minimize risk associated
fatigue and excessive vibration. with the drilling process. SMEs will also
provide solution for the situation when NPT or
During the job planning, every BHA and failures occur to prevent further such events.
drillstring is modeled with utilization of
special software and on the basis of existing The Drilling Performance Optimization solution
information about the well and customer provides reduced drilling costs as well as
requirements to the drillstring and BHA. significant risk reduction associated with
During the job the BHA vibration sensors mechanical, hydraulic and pressure aspects
provide information about the level of of the BHA in open hole, thus reducing NPT.
vibration downhole. On basis of this and
additional drilling dynamic information (ROP, Reservoir Geomechanics
RPM etc.) the vibration mitigation actions
are evaluated and applied while drilling. Baker Hughes expertise in subsurface
Formation evaluation data provide additional geomechanics, pore-pressure analysis, and
information, utilized to reduce damaging pressure management optimizes drilling
vibration and improve drilling performance. performance by contributing to wellbore
Post-job analyses including documentation stability while operating within a safe
of the “lessons learned” ensure continues pressure window. Fracture properties,
improvement in BHA and drillstring design. stimulation, sand control, and subsidence
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Drilling Engineering Solutions

prediction through geomechanical studies combined with log-derived rock properties


support well-completion design. and stress and pressure data to build a
Since 1996, Baker Hughes has repeatedly complete understanding of the geomechanical
demonstrated that comprehensive, robust properties of the field. Baker Hughes uses
geomechanical models for the reservoir advanced proprietary software packages
and overlying formations help alleviate to analyze the parameters that control
problems related to drilling, completion, and wellbore instability and determine the
production over the entire life of a field. operational practices that mitigate risks.

Wellbore Quality
Baker Hughes combines geomechanics Wellbore Quality solution is the group of
expertise with proprietary software to services that help customers to plan and
generate highly robust geomechanical achieve a straight, smooth, round gauge,
models that evaluate the potential risk clean, integral and fit for purpose borehole.
of wellbore instability. A comprehensive These services maximize production
modeling approach will help better by ensuring the borehole has minimal
understand the link between wellbore tortuosity or hole spiraling, reduced
instability and geomechanics, while providing wellbore break-out or ledging, no wash-
recommendations on specific operational outs or residual cuttings beds, and is
practices that can reduce costs and optimize without leakage or formation damage.
drilling parameters. Improved wellbore
stability is achieved by utilizing accurate Achievement of the first-class Wellbore Quality
geomechanical modeling and detailed is possible by optimizing operating parameters
model calibration prior to constructing the (WOB, RPM, Flow Rate), connection practices,
geomechanical model. Baker Hughes performs hole cleaning practices, mud weight
a comprehensive review of available data management, managing pack-offs, vibration
acquired in existing offset wells. Data, from management and ECD management. All those
drilling reports and well logs to surface and aspects will be carefully evaluated and solution
downhole measurements, is extensively will be implemented by wellbore quality SMEs.
reviewed and analyzed by expert consultants
Wellbore Quality solution reduces the risk of
to extract the most meaningful geomechanical
having a wellbore which will be difficult to
information available. Mud weights, ROP, and
complete and which will produce less than
intervals where drilling problems occurred
the expected amount of hydrocarbons.
(kicks, lost circulation, excessive caving) are
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Drilling Engineering Solution Levels

Well Cost Reduction (NPT reduction)


Geometric and Geological Wellbore Positioning

Base: Base Directional Planning and Surveying

Plus: Advance Wellbore Positioning with 2-D RNS

Advanced: Wellbore Positioning SME Supervision with all levels of RNS

Wellbore Stability and Integrity

Base: ESD/ECD trend monitoring and SLS data acquisition

Plus: Modeling and real-time monitoring PP & WBS.


Pre-drill Geomechanics Modeling and Analysis,
Advanced:
PP Measurements, Geomechanics Model Calibration
Hydraulics Management

Base: Basic surface pressure and downhole hydraulics

Plus: Hole Cleaning, Hydraulics and Temperature Management

Advanced: Hydraulics Optimization SME supervision

Drillstring/BHA Integrity

Base: Stress and Vibration Mitigation Planning

Plus: Real-time Stress and Vibration Monitoring

Advanced: Real-time Stress, Vibration, Force and Mud Optimization

Drilling Performance Optimization

Base: Base Drillstring/BHA, Hydraulics, Well Planning and Analysis

Plus: Base Drillstring/BHA, Hydraulics, Well, WBS/I Monitoring

Base Drillstring/BHA, Hydraulics, Well, WBS/I Monitoring,


Advanced:
Calibration & Optimization
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Drilling Engineering Solutions

Increasing Production and Recovery Maximization (NPV increase)


Reservoir Geomechanics

Plus: Well-centric geomechanics Evaluation and well positioning optimization

Advanced: Field-centric geomechanics Evaluation and well positioning optimization

Wellbore Quality

Base: Straight and smooth wellbore through Drilling Practices

Plus: Drilling Practices, Clean hole, Caliper, Invasion Monitoring

Advanced: Optimization of Drilling and Hydraulic Parameters for Wellbore Quality


Measurement
While Drilling
Measurement
While Drilling
High-speed mud-pulse telemetry service
Wired-drillpipe telemetry service
Gyroscopic MWD service
Directional and gamma MWD service
Integrated MWD and LWD service
LCM-resistant MWD service
Real-time flow-off annular pressure service
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aXcelerate PLUS Mud-Pulse Telemetry
High-speed mud-pulse telemetry service

The aXcelerate™ PLUS mud-pulse telemetry Applications


service delivers downhole data, fast. This allows „„Criticalwells
informed real-time decisions for: „„Geosteering and optimized

„„Drilling optimization services based on wellbore placement


higher-resolution drilling performance „„Extended-reach and complex 3D wells
data to minimize drilling risks and improve „„Performance drilling
drilling efficiency „„Required for extended formation
„„Reservoir navigation services based on evaluation bottomhole assemblies (BHAs)
enhanced geological and petrophysical
understanding, along with optimized
wellbore placement.
The aXcelerate PLUS mud-pulse telemetry
service comprises an advanced surface
software suite and a BCPM2™ turbine-
powered communication module.
The combination of downhole adjustable,
oscillating shear valve, and sophisticated signal
processing means reliable data transmission in
the toughest drilling conditions, including
high-lost-cirulation-material (high-LCM) and
high-drilling-noise environments.

Features/Benefits
„„Downhole adjustable pulser setup „„High-resolution downhole drilling
via downlink dynamics data
–– Maximizes achievable data rates in –– Optimizes drilling efficiency and
changing drilling environments and improves hole quality
conditions without pulling out of hole „„Bandwidth up to 40 bits per second
„„Real-time formation evaluation data for physical and up to 256 bits per
reservoir navigation second compressed
–– Maximizes production through –– Delivers more real-time data for informed
optimized wellbore placement decision making and reduced risk
–– Improves decision making and –– Increases rate of penetration (ROP)
reduces uncertainty without sacrificing log density
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Measurement While Drilling

Tool Specifications

4¾-in. (121 mm)


Tool size
6¾-in. (172 mm)

Hole size* 5¾-in. to 105⁄8-in. (146 mm to 270 mm)

BCPM2 Tool weight* 922 lb to 1,764 lb (455 kg to 800 kg)

Tool length* 16.0 ft to 17.5 ft (4.9 m to 5.33 m)

Maximum temperature 302°F (150°C)

Maximum pressure 25,000 psi (1,725 bar)

147 gpm to 900 gpm


Flow range*
(556 lpm to 3407 lpm)

*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications are
dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration. Please contact your
Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.
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Wired-Pipe Telemetry
High-speed data transmission

The wired-pipe telemetry service provides The wired-pipe service combines the
downhole data at the highest speed currently IntelliServ* wired-pipe network and the
available in the industry. With memory quality BHA to deliver the most detailed, real-time
data available in real time, this allows informed picture of the downhole environment to make
decisions based on: informed decisions while optimizing wellbore
„„Highest-resolution drilling performance placement and managing wellbore stability
data of the BHA and optional along-string simultaneously.
measurements for drilling optimization
services to minimize drilling risks and
Applications
„„Extended-reach wells
improve drilling efficiency
„„Underbalanced drilling
„„Enhanced geological and petrophysical
„„Geosteering
understanding for reservoir navigation
services, along with optimized „„Performance drilling
wellbore placement „„Requirements for extended formation
„„Data delivery from environments previously evaluation BHAs
undrillable using mud-pulse telemetry „„Enabling technology for delivering
measurements along the string

Features/Benefits
„„Real-time formation evaluation memory –– Increases rate of penetration (ROP)
quality data for reservoir navigation without sacrificing log density
–– Maximizes production through –– Significantly reduces downlink times
optimized wellbore placement for optimized wellbore placement and
–– Improves decision making and reduces reservoir navigation
uncertainty „„High-resolution downhole drilling
–– Enables high-quality images and logs dynamics data of the BHA and optional
for specific LWD services along the string
„„Bandwidth up to 57,600 bits per second –– Optimizes drilling efficiency and
–– Delivers more real-time data for improves hole quality
informed decision making and „„Drilling in environments where data
reduced risk transmission was not possible with mud
pulse telemetry

*IntelliServ is a trademark of National Oilwell Varco Inc.


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Tool Specifications

4¾-in. (121 mm)


6¾-in. (171 mm)
Tool size
8¼-in. (210 mm)
9½-in. (241 mm)

Hole size* 5¾-in. to 26-in. (146 mm to 660 mm)

Tool weight* 459 lb to 1,540 lb (208 kg to 700 kg)

Tool length* 8.5 ft to 9.11 ft (2.60 m to 2.77 m)

Maximum temperature 302°F (150°C)

Maximum pressure 25,000 psi (1,725 bar)

0 gpm to 1,600 gpm


Flow range*
(0 lpm to 6050 lpm)
*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications are
dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration. Please contact your
Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.
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GyroTrak
Gyroscopic MWD service

The Baker Hughes GyroTrak™ gyro while Applications


drilling service offers accurate measurements „„Nearby well casing interference
of azimuth, inclination, and true-north toolface „„Kickoff below a casing shoe
in situations where operators encounter „„Whipstock orientation and milling
high magnetic interference. When drilling „„Relief-well drilling
from crowded platforms or pads, these
measurements increase the certainty of
directional surveys. This allows operators to
save rig time and drill ahead without wireline
gyro surveys while minimizing the risk of
collision with a nearby well.

Features/Benefits
„„Robust gyroscopic measurements
–– Increases certainty of directional surveys
–– Minimizes collision risk and nonproductive time
–– Eliminates wireline gyro runs
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Measurement While Drilling

OnTrak Crossover
Tool Specifications

OnTrak: 6¾-in (172mm); 8¼-in. (210 mm);


9½-in. (241 mm)
Tool size NaviTrak: 4¾-in. (152 mm); 6¾-in. (172 mm)
8¼-in. (210 mm); 9½-in. (241 mm)
CoilTrak: 23⁄8-in. (60 mm); 3-in. (76 mm)

OnTrak: 83⁄8-in. to 26-in. (212 mm to 660 mm)


Hole size* NaviTrak: 37⁄8-in. to 17½-in. (128 mm to 312 mm)
CoilTrak: 2¾-in. to 4¾-in. (89 mm to 121 mm)
Battery
OnTrak: 1,900 lb to 5,000 lb
(862 kg to 2268 kg)
Tool weight* NaviTrak: 2,450 lb to 6,470 lb
(1110 kg to 2020 kg)
CoilTrak: 196 lb (89 kg)

OnTrak: 16 ft to 32 ft (4.88 m to 10.1 m)


Tool length* NaviTrak: 29.0 ft (8.84 m)
GyroTrak CoilTrak: 12.63 ft (3.85 m)
OnTrak: 302F (150C)
Maximum
NaviTrak: 257F (125C)
temperature
CoilTrak: 257F (125C)
Maximum
20,000 psi (1380 bar)
pressure

OnTrak: 200 gpm to 1,600 gpm


(757 lpm to 6050 lpm)
NaviTrak: 100 gpm to 1,600 gpm
Flow range*
(380 lpm to 6050 lpm)
CoilTrak: 79 gpm to 232 gpm
(300 lpm to 880 lpm)

Accuracy Survey accuracy is quantified by an ISCWSA


format error model. The model reflects the sensitivity of
Accuracy
tool performance to the geographic location, inclination
and azimuth of each survey station.

*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications


are dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration. Please contact
your Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.
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NaviTrak
Directional and gamma MWD service

The Baker Hughes NaviTrak™ directional Applications


and gamma MWD service delivers real- „„Unconventional shale plays
time directional information, including hole „„Onshore development drilling
inclination, azimuth, and toolface orientation. „„Factory drilling
The mud-pulse telemetry system transmits
downhole measurements quickly to the surface,
reducing risk and enabling precise wellbore
positioning. With modular sensor modules and
a wide range of collar sizes, this service can be
tailored to the client’s drilling specifications.

Features/Benefits
„„Real-time directional information „„Real-time gamma ray logs
–– Allows accurate wellbore placement –– Identifies formations for
–– Meets regulatory survey requirements lithology correlation
„„Downlink capability –– Determines casing and
–– Improves telemetry rates and core point selection
optimizes performance „„Optional flow-off logging
–– Provides downhole information
during connections
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Tool Specifications

31⁄8-in. (79.4 mm)


UPA
4¾-in. (120.7 mm)
Tool size 6¾-in. (171.5 mm)
8¼-in. (209.6 mm)
9½-in. (241.3 mm)

Probe diameter 1¾-in. (45 mm)

Hole size* 37⁄8-in. to 17½-in. (98 mm to 445 mm)

1,920 lb to 5,950 lb
Tool weight*
Power regulator (870 kg to 1870 kg)

Tool length* 29 ft (8.84 m)

Maximum temperature 302°F (150°C)

Solenoid driver
Maximum pressure 20,000 psi (1380 bar)

75 gpm to 1,600 gpm


Flow range*
(285 lpm to 6130 lpm)

Gamma ray range 0 to 200 API


Memory

Inclination accuracy ±0.2°

Azimuth accuracy ±1.0°

Toolface accuracy ±1.5°


Directional
*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications
are dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration. Please contact
your Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.

Gamma
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OnTrak
Integrated MWD and LWD service

The Baker Hughes OnTrak™ integrated Applications


measurement-while-drilling (MWD) and „„Offshore exploration and development
logging-while-drilling (LWD) service delivers a „„Complex directional targets
suite of directional and formation evaluation „„Geosteering
measurements. Along with pressure and „„Leak Off and Formation Integrity Testing
drilling dynamics monitoring, the service
provides operators with the most accurate
propagation resistivity in the industry. The
integrated design offers increased reliability,
fewer connections, and optimized sensor-
to-bit spacing to complement a suite of
real-time downhole measurements. Power
and mud-pulse telemetry are provided by the
BCPM module. The OnTrak module serves as
a platform for advanced rotary steerable and
formation evaluation services.

Features/Benefits
„„Real-time directional information „„Low-frequency attenuation resistivity
–– Allows accurate wellbore placement –– Increases depth of investigation
–– Meets regulatory survey requirements –– Estimate Rt with a greater immunity to
„„Azimuthal gamma ray with imaging environmental effects
capability „„Fast two-way communication between
–– Identifies bed boundaries the surface and downhole
and orientation –– Reduces drilling risk, using real-time
„„High-frequency phase resistivity downhole information
–– Increases vertical resolution –– Minimizes nonproductive time through
–– Identifies thin beds and fluid contacts optimized drilling parameters
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BCPM
Tool Specifications

4¾-in. (121 mm)


6¾-in. (172 mm)
Tool size
8¼-in. (210 mm)
9½-in. (241 mm)

Hole size* 5¾-in. to 26-in. (146 mm to 669 mm)

2200 lb to 7275 lb
Tool weight*
998 kg to 3300 kg

Tool length* 27.7 ft to 31.3 ft (8.4 m to 9.6 m)

Maximum
302°F (150°C)
temperature
Maximum 25,000 psi to 30,000 psi
pressure* (1725 bar to 2068 bar)
OnTrak
125 gmp to 1,600 gpm
Flow range*
(475 lpm to 6050 lpm)
Azimuthal gamma
0 to 500 API
ray range

Inclination accuracy ±0.1°

2MHz Phase difference: 0.1 to 3,000 ohm-m


2MHz Attenuation: 01. to 500 ohm-m
Resistivity range
400 kHz Phase difference: 0.1 to 1,000 ohm-m
400 kHz Attenuation: 0.1 to 200 ohm-m

Azimuth accuracy ±1.0°

Toolface accuracy ±1.5°

*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications are
dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration. Please contact your
Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.
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TeleTrak
LCM-resistant MWD service

The Baker Hughes TeleTrak™ MWD delivers Applications


downhole information to the surface through a „„High-LCM environments
mud pulser that operates under high volumes „„Unconventional shale plays
of lost circulation material (LCM) and in mud „„Onshore development drilling
systems contaminated with magnetic particles. „„Factory drilling
This service is LCM-resistant, and delivers
directional surveys, gamma ray, vibration,
stick slip, and pressure measurements, while
minimizing nonproductive time (NPT) and
reducing drilling risks.

Features/Benefits
„„Proven tolerance to high solids and „„Single-turbine/restrictor configuration
LCM concentrations –– Adapts to a wide range of flow rates
–– Minimizes or eliminates NPT through and conditions
reduced plugging risks of MWD system „„Real-time gamma ray logs
„„Real-time directional information, –– Identifies formations for
including hole inclination, azimuth, and lithology correlation
toolface orientation –– Determines casing and
–– Optimizes wellbore placement core point selection
„„Downlink capability improves
telemetry rates
–– Reduces unnecessary trips
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Tool Specifications

4¾-in. (121 mm)


LCPM Tool size 6½-in. (165 mm)
6¾-in. (172 mm)

Hole size* 57⁄8-in. to 97⁄8-in. (149 mm to 250 mm)

Tool weight* 2,250 lb to 3,991 lb (1020 kg to 1810 kg)

20.20 ft to 23.0 ft
Tool length*
6.2 m to 7.0 m

Maximum temperature 302°F (150°C)

Maximum pressure 25,000 psi (1725 bar)

Flow range* 120 gpm to 750 gpm (454 lpm to 2650 lpm)

Gamma ray range 0 to 200 API

Inclination accuracy ±0.2°

Azimuth accuracy ±1.0°


Memory

Toolface accuracy ±1.5°

*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications are
dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration. Please contact your
Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.

Directional

Gamma
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AccuFIT
Real-time flow-off annular pressure service on OnTrak and AziTrak platforms

AccuFIT™ Real-time flow-off annular drilling mud program, evaluation of the


pressure service quickly and reliably cement strength around casing shoe, and
transmits high-resolution downhole flow- provision of input for pore pressure analysis,
off pressure data to surface in real time, while minimizing nonproductive time.
enabling operators to make well-informed Additionally, the AccuFIT service provides
decisions during drilling operations. flow-off pressure information which could
The AccuFIT service delivers high-quality be used for understanding the downhole
data acquired during Leak Off and Formation pressure changes during connections,
Integrity Tests. Because information about evaluation of swab and surge downhole
LOT or FIT is no longer limited by surface pressure variations to optimize tripping
measurements, the knowledge about real speeds, determination of tight spots, and
downhole pressure is improved. Technologies downhole verification of pressure balance
such as flexible resolution modes with downlink during Managed Pressure Drilling operations.
command, intelligent data compression, default
sending of the downhole data after start of Applications
normal flow resumes and automatic switching „„Wellswith narrow pressure window
to the high-resolution mode without downlink „„Extended-reach wells
command, ensure optimal decisions for the „„Deepwater exploration wells

Features/Benefits
„„High-resolution flow off „„Downlink configurable resolution of
pressure curve in real -time the transmitted pressure curve
–– Provide detailed information –– Ensures optimal data transmission
about FIT/LOT „„Automatic provision of data
–– Enable understanding of the downhole after every flow-off event
pressure changes during connections without dedicated downlink
–– Allow evaluation of the swab and „„Automatic switch to the high-resolution
surge downhole pressure variations mode without dedicated downlink
–– Defines position of the tight –– Eliminates need for special
spot in the sticky hole downlink–saves rig time
–– Verifies Managed Pressure „„State-of-the-art data processing
Drilling measurements and compression algorithms
Logging
While Drilling
Formation Evaluation
Gamma and multiple-propagation resistivity service
Density and porosity service
Magnetic resonance service
Acoustic service
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OnTrak
Gamma and Multiple-Propagation Resistivity Service

The Baker Hughes OnTrak™ integrated Power and mud-pulse telemetry are provided
measurement-while-drilling (MWD) and by the BCPM module. The OnTrak module
logging-while-drilling (LWD) service delivers a serves as a platform for advanced rotary
suite of directional and formation evaluation steerable and formation evaluation services.
measurements. Along with pressure and
drilling dynamics monitoring, the service Applications
provides operators with the most accurate „„Offshoreexploration and development
propagation resistivity in the industry. The „„Complex directional targets
integrated design offers increased reliability, „„Geosteering
fewer connections, and optimized sensor-to-bit
spacing to complement a suite of real-time
downhole measurements.

Features/Benefits
„„Azimuthal gamma ray with imaging „„Fast two-way communication between
capability the surface and downhole
–– Identifies bed boundaries and orientation –– Reduces drilling risk, using real-time
„„High-frequency phase resistivity downhole information
–– Increases vertical resolution –– Minimizes nonproductive time through
–– Identifies thin beds and fluid contacts optimized drilling parameters
„„Low-frequency attenuation resistivity
–– Increases depth of investigation
–– Estimate Rt with a greater immunity to
environmental effects
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BCPM
Tool Specifications

4¾-in. (121 mm)


6¾-in. (172 mm)
Tool size
8¼-in. (210 mm)
9½-in. (241 mm)

Hole size* 5¾-in. to 26-in. (146 mm to 669 mm)

2200 lb to 7275 lb
Tool weight*
998 kg to 3300 kg
20.20 ft to 23.0 ft
Tool length*
6.2 m to 7.0 m
Maximum
302°F (150°C)
temperature
Maximum 25,000 psi to 30,000 psi
pressure* (1725 bar to 2068 bar)

OnTrak 125 gmp to 1,600 gpm


Flow range*
(475 lpm to 6050 lpm)
Azimuthal gamma
0 to 500 API
ray range

Inclination accuracy ±0.1°

2MHz Phase difference: 0.1 to 3,000 ohm-m


2MHz Attenuation: 01. to 500 ohm-m
Resistivity range
400 kHz Phase difference: 0.1 to 1,000 ohm-m
400 kHz Attenuation: 0.1 to 200 ohm-m

Azimuth accuracy ±1.0°

Toolface accuracy ±1.5°

*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications are
dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration. Please contact your
Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.
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Logging While Drilling | Formation Evaluation

LithoTrak
Density and porosity service

The Baker Hughes LithoTrak™ logging-while- Applications


drilling (LWD) density and porosity service „„Formation and reservoir evaluation
delivers accurate and reliable neutron porosity in all well profiles
and formation density logs. The service also „„Acquires data, using straight-hole rotary
provides operators with real-time images for steerable motors, or rotary steerable
enhanced reservoir navigation and wellbore drilling systems
stability. A proprietary binning technique „„Reservoir navigation
gathers accurate density measurements, „„Wellbore stability monitoring
regardless of borehole quality, vibrations,
and hole cleaning. The service eliminates the
need for additional wireline runs and reduces
nonproductive time, allowing operators to
update drilling plans in real time and avoid
drilling hazards.

Features/Benefits
„„Compensated density and Pe measurements „„Accurate identification of fluid contacts
collected through standoff binning and hydrocarbon typing
–– Eliminates need for additional –– Optimizes wellbore placement
wireline runs with accurate density –– Improves hydrocarbon recovery
measurements in drilling environments „„Azimuthal borehole caliper and real-time,
–– Reduces wellsite nonproductive time short-spaced borehole images
„„Real-time borehole density images and –– Improves wellbore stability
caliper measurements in all mud types through breakout detection and
–– Facilitates accurate reservoir navigation borehole profiling
for optimal wellbore placement
–– Increases safety by avoiding
drilling hazards
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Tool Specifications

4¾-in. (121 mm)


Tool size 6¾-in. (171 mm)
8¼-in. (241 mm)

Hole size* 57⁄8-in. to 12¼-in. (149 mm to 311 mm)

Tool weight* 1,100 lb to 3,265 lb (499 kg to 1481 kg)

Tool length* 16.1 ft to 18.2 ft (4.91 m to 5.55 m)

Maximum temperature* 302°F (150°C)

Maximum pressure* 30,000 psi (2070 bar)

Flow range* Refer to applicable flow ranges for BCPM tool

*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications are
dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration. Please contact your
Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.
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Logging While Drilling | Formation Evaluation

MagTrak
Magnetic resonance service

The Baker Hughes MagTrak™ magnetic- Applications


resonance-while-drilling service offers precise, „„Sourceless petrophysical characterization
dependable answers to critical questions „„Accurate reserves estimates in
regarding fluid properties, total and effective complex lithologies
porosity, and permeability estimations in „„Continuous permeability
production zones. Measurements are lithology „„Fluid sampling optimization
independent, and the tool does not utilize
„„Fluid typing
radioactive sources. Unlike other while-drilling
„„Wellbore placement
magnetic resonance services, operators can
„„Drilling efficiency
rely on the system’s real-time answers because
„„Completions optimization
the tool principle and design minimize the
risk of drilling vibration effects on the data.
Operators gain a comprehensive understanding
of the reservoir quality to optimize a well’s
productivity throughout its life cycle.

Features/Benefits
„„Accurate T2 magnetic resonance logs „„Sourceless porosity
–– Improves real-time and post-well –– Reduces lost-in-hole risk by accurately
decisions on reserve estimates, measuring porosity without using
petrophysical characterization, a radioactive source
fluid typing, and wellbore placement „„Real-time T2 spectrum transmitted
„„Eliminates motion effects on measurements to surface
induced by drilling vibration –– Improves real-time quality control
–– Delivers accurate T2 magnetic and fluid typing
resonance logs
–– Optimizes reservoir drainage strategies
with dependable fluid volume estimates
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Tool Specifications

4¾-in. (121 mm)


Tool size 6¾-in. (172 mm)
8¼-in. (211 mm)

Hole size* 5¾-in. to 12¼-in. (146 mm to 314 mm)

1,580 lb to 3,197 lb (716 kg to 1,450 kg)


Tool weight*
sensor sub with lower stabilizer
22.5 ft to 24.2 ft (6.85 m to 7.4 m)
Tool length*
sensor sub with lower stabilizer

Maximum temperature* 302°F (150°C)

Maximum pressure* 30,000 psi (2070 bar)

Normal: 180 gpm to 660 gpm


(680 lpm to 2500 lpm)
Low: 145 gpm to 446 gpm
Flow range*
(550 lpm to 1680 lpm)
High: 238 gpm to 406 gpm
(900 lpm to 1450 lpm)

Inter-echo time (TE) Standard: 0.6 ms

Number of echoes 1,000

*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications are
dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration. Please contact your
Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.
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Logging While Drilling | Formation Evaluation

SoundTrak
Acoustic service

The Baker Hughes SoundTrak™ acoustic Applications


logging-while-drilling (LWD) service provides „„Pore-pressure predictions
compressional and shear wave travel time in „„Measuring compressional and shear
all formations, delivering accurate and reliable slowness in larger holes and
logging performance in challenging drilling slow formations
environments. Using quadrupole technology, „„Real-time geomechanical rock properties
this service allows operators real-time measured for wellbore stability
access to critical formation information that „„Seismic ties
maximizes drilling efficiency and enhances
„„Porosity estimates
wellbore stability even in larger holes and
slow formations.

Features/Benefits
„„Salinity-independent measurements for „„Early detection of shallow gas, using
real-time pore-pressure prediction using acoustic light-hydrocarbon indicator
compressional slowness measurements –– Reduces the number of conductor pipe
–– Prevents blowouts and sections required
wellbore collapse –– Improves drilling safety in offshore
–– Optimizes drilling efficiency by environments
maintaining safe, low mud weights „„Acoustic porosity evaluation
–– Reduces stuck pipe incidents –– Reduces need for radioactive or
„„Seismic time-depth ties chemical sources to determine
–– Maximizes hydrocarbon recovery sourceless porosity
through precise wellbore placement
„„Rock mechanical properties
–– Improves safety through early
identification of sanding potential
and wellbore stability issues
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Tool Specifications

6¾-in. (172 mm)


Tool size 8¼-in. (210 mm)
9½-in. (241 mm)

Hole size* 83⁄8-in. to 26-in. (212 mm to 660 mm)

Tool weight* 3,750 lb to 6,800 lb (1701 kg to 3084 kg)

Tool length* 32.8 ft (10 m)

Maximum temperature* 302°F (150°C)

25,000 psi (1725 bar)


Maximum pressure*
With upgrade – 30,000 psi (2069 bar)

Flow range* Refer to applicable flow ranges for BCPM tool

Compressional velocity 40 µsec/ft to 220 µsec/ft


slowness range* (131 µsec/m to 722 µsec/m)
Shear velocity 60 µsec/ft to 600 µsec/ft
slowness range* (197 µsec/m to 1968 µsec/m)

*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications are
dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration. Please contact your
Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.
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Reservoir Fluid
Characterization
Formation pressure service
Fluid analysis, sampling, and testing service
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TesTrak
Formation pressure service

The Baker Hughes TesTrak™ formation- Applications


pressure-while-drilling service offers precise, „„Onshore and offshore drilling,
answers to critical questions on downhole all well types and formation types
formation pressure and mobility. Gathering „„Drilling hazard mitigation
pressure data while drilling allows operators to „„Reservoir characterization
monitor real-time downhole conditions while
improving rigsite safety, drilling efficiency, and
wellbore placement decisions; besides standard
reservoir and petrophysical analysis related
to pressure gradients, fluid contacts, reservoir
compartmentalization and others.

Features/Benefits
„„SmarTest™ intelligent testing „„Real-time pore pressure measurements
–– Measures reservoir pressure and –– Reduces nonproductive time by
provides fluid mobility data mitigating drilling hazards
–– Improves testing efficiency –– Minimizes impact to the drilling process
and saves rig time –– Reduces differential sticking risks
„„SmartPad™ closed-loop sealing –– Optimizes rate of penetration (ROP)
–– Maintains undisturbed pressure and casing point selection
communication between the „„Real-time gradient analysis to identify
tool and formation fluids and contacts
–– Minimizes time-consuming interactions –– Increases hydrocarbon recovery
from the surface through efficient reservoir navigation
–– Improves testing efficiency „„Real-time formation mobility
and saves time –– Improves accuracy of formation
evaluation by identifying and retesting
in low-permeability formations
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Tool Specifications

4¾-in. (121 mm)


Tool size 6¾-in. (171 mm)
8¼-in. (210 mm)

Hole size* 5¾-in. to 17½-in. (146 mm to 445 mm)

Tool weight* 1,257 lb to 4,080 lb (570 kg to 1854 kg)

Tool length* 24.3 ft to 24.4 ft (7.40 m to 7.45 m)

Maximum temperature* 302°F (150°C)

Maximum pressure* 30,000 psi (2070 bar)

Sensor resolution 0.012 psi (0.0008 bar)

Draw down
Variable–maximum 8,700 psi (600 bar)
pressure range

Draw down rate Variable–up to 10 cm/s (3.94 in.)

Mobility range 0.01 mD/cP to 20,000 mD/cP

*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications are
dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration. Please contact your
Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.
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Logging While Drilling | Reservoir Fluid Characterization

FASTrak/FASTrak HD
Fluid analysis, sampling, and testing service

The Baker Hughes FASTrak™ logging-while FASTrak HD, second generation of the
drilling (LWD) fluid analysis, sampling, and service, includes all the features and
testing service provides key petrophysical benefits of FASTrak with additional key
information to determine reservoir volume, enhancements for easier real-time fluid
fluid producibility, type and composition ID and clean-up time optimization.
of the movable fluids. It combines the
accurate pressure testing functionality Applications
of Baker Hughes TesTrak™ service, while „„Onshore, offshore and Deepwater
addressing the growing need of real-time „„Highly deviated, extended-reach and
fluid identification and acquisition of horizontal wells
representative fluid samples while drilling,
resulting in significant cost savings.

Features/Benefits
„„SmarTest™ intelligent testing system „„High-accuracy pump control
–– Provides optimized parameters –– Increases efficiency during pump
that reduce BHA stationary through and cleanup operations
time and ensures valid data „„Compressibility and drawdown mobility
–– Multiple drawdowns per test station –– Provides accurate measurements in
„„Calculates mobility in real time immiscible fluids for cleanup detection
–– Identifies formation mobility for „„Capture of up to 16 single-phase samples
estimation of producibility –– Maximizes fluid volume
„„SmartPad™ closed-loop sealing system recovered in a single run
–– Increases seal efficiency during „„Multiple samples per pressure station
sampling and testing –– Reduces pump-out time for consecutive
„„Real-Time Fluid Analysis samples and possible sample validations
–– Enhances critical decision making „„Chemical-resistant metallurgy
based on fluid identification and –– Reduces pump-out time for consecutive
fluid typing during sampling samples and possible sample validations
„„Direct measurement of density, viscosity, –– Collects representative fluid
refractive index, and sound speed samples for geochemical analysis
–– Enhances estimation of producible „„Single-phase sample tank technology
reserves and direct calculation –– Avoids asphaltene and wax
of gas/oil ratio (GOR) precipitation during sample
„„Sampling and pressure retrieval at surface
testing while circulating „„JewelSuite Software
–– Reduces risk of differential –– Full Real-Time analysis and
sticking of BHA Post Job Deliverables
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Tool Specifications

Tool size 6¾-in. (172 mm)

Hole size* 8½-in. to 11¾-in. (216 mm to 298 mm)

Tool Weight without Tank Carrier:


Tool weight*
4,881 lb (2214 kg)

without Tank Carrier 42.7 ft (13 m)


Tool length* with one Tank Carrier 57.4 ft (17.5 m)
with 4 Tank Carrier 101.7 ft (31 m)

Maximum temperature* 300°F (150°C)

25,000 psi to 30,000 psi


Maximum Pressure*
(1725 bar to 2068 bar)

Flow range* 370–900 gpm (1400–3400 lpm)

*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications are
dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration. Please contact your
Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.
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Geo-Stopping
At bit resistivity service
Near-bit gamma service
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ZoneTrak R
At bit resistivity service

The Baker Hughes ZoneTrak R™ at bit resistivity Applications


service provides practical, real-time answers „„Deepwater drilling
to detect formation changes as quickly as „„High-resistivity contrast formations
possible. The service is ideal for all geo-stopping „„Casing and coring point selection
applications in formations with high-resistivity „„Salt exit detection
contrasts, and accurately identifies the top of the „„Real-time pressure management
reservoir. By increasing the reservoir exposure,
operators maximize coring section intervals and
ultimately reservoir production.

Features/Benefits
„„Identifies top of reservoir „„Deployable in water- and oil-based muds
–– Increases reservoir exposure by –– Increases use in a variety of formations
reducing cased-off intervals where water- and oil-based muds
–– Minimizes loss of coring are typically used
section intervals „„Real-time data transmitted through
„„Detects formation changes early to Baker Hughes WellLink™ service
adjust drilling fluid parameters –– Increases efficiency by monitoring data
–– Enhances wellbore stability and safety from Baker Hughes BEACON centers
„„Includes forward-response modeling and customers’ offices
–– Eliminates nonproductive time (NPT)
by accurately predicting tool response
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Tool Specifications

6¾-in. (172 mm)


Tool size
9½-in. (241 mm)
83⁄8-in. to 18¼-in. (213 mm to 464 mm),
Hole size*
dependent upon mud type

Tool weight* 772 lb to 1,272 lb (350 kg to 577 kg)

Tool length* 5.7 ft to 6.8 ft (1.73 m to 2.06 m)

Maximum temperature* 302°F (150°C)

Maximum pressure* 30.000 psi (2070 bar)

RPM* Maximum 300 rpm to 400 rpm

200 gpm to 1,600 gpm


Flow range*
(757 lpm to 6057 lpm)

Max build-up rate* According to BHA setup using BHASYS PRO

*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications are
dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration. Please contact your
Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.
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Logging While Drilling | Geo-Stopping

ZoneTrak G
Near-bit gamma service

The Baker Hughes ZoneTrak G™ near-bit Applications


gamma service provides early formation „„Unconventional oil and gas
identification, geo-stopping, and geosteering „„Geo-stopping service
capabilities while drilling when a gamma ray „„Geosteering service
measurement contrast exists. This enables rapid
identification of geological targets, allowing
early confirmation of the zone of interest.
Used with either conventional rotary systems
or AutoTrak™ rotary steerable systems, the
near-bit sub gathers formation gamma ray
measurements directly behind the bit, and
it can operate in either oil-based or water-
based drilling fluids, minimizing exposure to
troublesome formations.

Features/Benefits
„„Includes two gamma sensors for early „„Deployable in water- and oil-based muds
detection of target production zone –– Increases use in a variety of formations
–– Eliminates need for additional runs where water- and oil-based muds
with redundancy and accuracy of are typically used
measurements „„Real-time gamma data can be displayed
–– Reduces nonproductive time (NPT) through the Baker Hughes WellLink™ service
„„True azimuthal gamma ray measurements –– Increases efficiency by monitoring data
above the bit in 43/4-in. and 63/4-in. tool size, from the Baker Hughes BEACON center
with imaging capabilities in up to 16 sectors or operator’s facility
–– Optimizes wellbore placement –– Reduces NPT by using data to make
in the target zone decisions and drilling adjustments
–– Maximizes productive reservoir length from remote locations
through precise casing point selection
–– Minimizes loss of coring section
interval through precise core
point selection
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Tool Specifications

4¾-in. (121 mm)


Tool size 6¾-in. (172 mm)
9½-in. (241 mm)

Hole size* 5¾-in. to 18¼-in. (146 mm to 464 mm)

Tool weight* 1,012 lb to 1,060 lb (459 kg to 481 kg)

Tool length* 4.79 ft to 5.35 ft (1.46 m to 1.63 m)

302°F (150°C)
Maximum temperature*
125°C for 6¾” toolsize

25,000 psi to 30,000 psi


Maximum pressure*
(1725 bar to 2070 bar)

RPM* Maximum 300 rpm to 400 rpm

125 gpm to 1,600 gpm


Flow range*
(475 lpm to 6050 lpm)

Max build-up rate* According to BHA setup using BHASYS PRO

*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications are
dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration. Please contact your
Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.
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Reservoir Navigation
Deep azimuthal resistivity service
Geospatial Navigation and Analysis Service
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Logging While Drilling | Reservoir Navigation

AziTrak
Deep azimuthal resistivity service

The Baker Hughes AziTrak™ deep azimuthal Applications


resistivity tool is a fully integrated, „„Conventional oil and gas reservoirs
measurement-while-drilling (MWD) „„Deepwater drilling
and logging-while-drilling (LWD) tool. It „„High-angle and horizontal wells
provides real-time, directional, azimuthal „„Brownfield production enhancement
gamma ray, multiple-propagation resistivity
„„Field development through infill drilling
(MPR™), deep-reading azimuthal resistivity
„„Leak Off and Formation Integrity Testing
measurements, and downhole pressure and
„„Geosteering
vibration measurements from a single sub.
These measurements allow operators to deliver
optimal wellbore placement and increase
production in high-angle and horizontal wells.

Features/Benefits
„„Compact, fully integrated sub featuring „„Intuitive, dynamic, real-timedisplay of
close-to-the-bit measurements reservoir boundaries
–– Allows early decisions on optimal –– Improves operating efficiency through
wellbore placement through identifying bed boundaries using
close-to-the-bit measurements immediately available data
„„Close-to-the-bit, deep-reading azimuthal
resistivity allows early detection of
remote conductive boundaries
–– Optimizes wellbore placement in the
zone of interest
–– Reduces nonproductive time (NPT) and
alleviates expensive sidetracks
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Tool Specifications

4¾-in. (121 mm)


Tool size
6¾-in. (172 mm)

Hole size* 5¾-in. to 105⁄8-in. (146 mm to 270 mm)

Tool weight* 2,094 lb to 2,866 lb (950 kg to 1300 kg)

Tool length* 22.1 ft to 23.5 ft (6.72 m to 7.16 m)

Maximum temperature* 302°F (150°C)

Maximum pressure* 30,000 psi (2070 bar)

Flow range* 125 gpm to 350 gpm (475 lpm to 1325 lpm)

Depth of bed detection Up to 17 ft (5.20 m)

Resistivity range* 0.1 to 3,000 ohm-m

Gamma Ray range 0 to 500 api

*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications are
dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration. Please contact your
Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.
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Logging While Drilling | Reservoir Navigation

VisiTrak
Geospatial Navigation and Analysis Service

The Baker Hughes VisiTrak™ extra deep This depth of detection provides a reservoir
azimuthal resistivity is an evolutionary leap scale view, opening a new frontier in real-
forward based on a decade of reservoir time well bore placement and reservoir
navigation experience using both omni- mapping by bringing reservoir navigation
directional and azimuthal resistivity interpretation from bore hole to seismic scale.
technologies. The tool operates at two VisiTrak adds significant value by increasing
frequencies: 20 and 50 KHz. production through optimized reservoir
It is composed of two modules, a non- placement and improving ultimate recovery
azimuthal transmitter sub and a receiver sub through better understanding of reservoir
which also contains a dedicated azimuthal architecture. It delivers efficiency through
transmitter device. reduction in costly pilot holes and non-planned
As with any conductive seeking tool, VisiTrak geological sidetracks, as well as increasing
response is dependent on formation resistivity drilling efficiency with no ROP limitations.
contrast. In ideal conditions, remote boundaries
Applications
can be detected up to 100 ft (30 m) from the
„„Conventional oil and gas reservoirs
borehole with azimuthal sensitivity.
„„Deepwater drilling
„„High angle and horizontal wells

Features/Benefits
„„Mechanics of the service –– Reservoir navigation SMEs
–– Utilizes low frequency measurements utilize the next generation of
(electromagnetic signals) for proprietary navigation software
extra deep investigation to deliver a full interpretation in
–– Utilizes cross component complex geological scenarios
antenna technology allowing –– Delivers Rv, Rh properties
azimuthal sensitivity independently for each layer
–– Utilizes proprietary multi-component „„Reservoir Mapping
inversion techniques in real time to –– Provides 1D optimum earth model
provide informed answers while drilling in real time delivering thicknesses
„„Well Placement and dip for each layer detected
–– Pre-well modeling service based on –– Real-time 3D visualization for better
client offset data to predict possible visual and spatial understanding
responses and possible decision points –– Provides 2D grids designed for
geological model update
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Tool Specifications

Tool size 63⁄4-in. (172 mm)

Hole size* 81⁄2-in. to 97⁄8-in. (216 mm to 251 mm)

Transmitter 1,102 lb (500 kg)


Tool weight*
Receiver 3,986 lb (1,800 kg)
Transmitter 8.9 ft (2.7 m)
Tool length*
Receiver 28.9 ft (8.8 m)

Maximum temperature* 302°F (150°C)

Maximum pressure* 30,000 psi (2070 bar)

Flow range* 200 gpm to 900 gpm (760 lpm to 3400 lpm)

Depth of bed detection Up to 100 ft (30 m)

*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications are
dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration. Please contact your
Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.
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Wellbore Imaging
Electrical imaging system
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Logging While Drilling | Wellbore Imaging

StarTrak
Electrical imaging service

The Baker Hughes StarTrak™ logging-while- Applications


drilling (LWD) electrical imaging service „„Complex or thin-bedded reservoirs
acquires microresistivity measurements „„Shale gas plays
around the circumference of the borehole „„Geosteering
during rotation of the bottomhole assembly. „„Wellbore stability
The imaging service features the industry’s
highest resolution (0.25-in. by 0.25-in.) with
azimuthal measurements acquired in 120
separate sectors. The high resolution shows
the sedimentological formation details and
correlates with the conventional core.
A detailed fracture analysis can be created,
which is critical to maximize production of
horizontal wells in unconventional plays.

Features/Benefits
„„Acquires high-resolution images at „„Real-time images displayed through
penetration rates up to 150 ft/hr Baker Hughes WellLink™ service
–– Delivers a highly detailed view –– Enables geosteering decisions
of the formation „„Detailed fracture analysis
–– Provides complete fault and –– Optimizes stimulation program in
fracture identification horizontal wells and in wells located
„„Very tolerant of moderate levels of in unconventional shale plays
stick/slip
–– Provides early indication of wellbore
stability problems
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Wellbore Imaging | Logging While Drilling

Tool Specifications

4¾-in. (121 mm)


Tool size
6¾-in. (172 mm)

Hole size* 5¾-in. to 9½-in. (146 mm to 241 mm)

Tool weight* 639 lb to 1,014 lb (290 kg to 460 kg)

Tool length* 8.3 ft to 9.8 ft (2.53 m to 2.99 m)

Maximum temperature* 302°F (150°C)

Maximum pressure* 25,000 psi (1725 bar)

RPM* Maximum 150 rpm

Flow range* Function of OnTrak™ MWD service

Max. buildup rate* According to BHA setup using BHASYS PRO

*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications are
dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration. Please contact your
Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.
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Multi-Propagation
Resistivity
Ultra-slimhole resistivity service
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Logging While Drilling | Multi-Propagation Resistivity

Ultraslim MPR
Ultra-slimhole resistivity service

The Baker Hughes Ultraslim MPR™ resistivity Applications


service delivers real-time formation „„Coiled-tubing drilling
evaluation services and geosteering „„Through-tubing rotary drilling
capabilities to optimize wellbore placement „„Conventional oil and gas
in slimhole applications. The service provides „„Deep water
accurate, reliable data for a variety of
„„Onshore and offshore
drilling environments, including vertical
resolution for defining thin beds and deeper
formation evaluation for precise reservoir
navigation. The two Ultraslim MPR sizes
can be integrated with the Baker Hughes
CoilTrak™ coiled-tubing re-entry drilling system,
the NaviTrak™ MWD system, or the
Advanced Slim MWD system.

Features/Benefits
„„Slim design with 23⁄8-in. or 31⁄8-in. tool „„Rugged antenna design and fully digital
outsde diameter (OD) electronics on board
–– Increases hydrocarbon recovery in –– Enhances reservoir navigation services
slimhole re-entry and/or through- for precise wellbore placement
tubing well construction applications –– Provides reliable formation evaluation
„„2-MHz and 400-kHz transmitted (FE) measurements in higher-buildup-
frequencies collect resistivity rate environments
measurements in all mud types „„Real-time data transmitted to surface
–– Improves recovery by measuring through e-line or mud-pulse
hydrocarbon volumes in target zones telemetry system
–– Optimizes wellbore placement
through geosteering service
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Tool Specifications

23⁄8-in. (60 mm)


Tool size
31⁄8-in. (80 mm)

Hole size* 3-in. to 57⁄8-in. (76 mm to 149 mm)

Tool weight* 121 lbs to 256 lbs (55 kg to 116 kg)

Tool length* 9.5 ft to 12.85 ft (2.9 m to 3.92 m)

Maximum temperature* 302°F (150°C)

14,500 psi to 20,000 psi


Maximum pressure*
(1000 bar to 1380 bar)
31⁄8-in.: Maximum 400 rpm
RPM*
(depends on BHA system)

Flow range* 80 gpm to 160 gpm (300 lpm to 600 lpm)

Max. buildup rate* According to BHA setup and application

*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications are
dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration. Please contact your
Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.
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Seismic
Seismic service
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SeismicTrak
Seismic service

The Baker Hughes SeismicTrak™ seismic service Applications


provides real-time, first-arrival seismic and „„Deepwater drilling
waveform data to reduce formation depth „„Highly deviated, horizontal, 
uncertainty, allowing operators to hit their or extended-reach wells
reservoir targets under a variety of complex „„Determining casing and coring points
conditions. Operators can use the seismic- „„Reducing seismic uncertainty
while-drilling data to update surface seismic
„„Identifying over-pressured zones
models without impeding overall drilling
below the bit
operations. This results in immediate and
better-quality information on the reservoir,
leading to improved production and recovery.

Features/Benefits
„„Measurements acquired during natural „„Immediate data-capture feedback during
breaks in the drilling process drilling process
–– Reduces downtime, improving rigsite –– Enhances wellbore placement
efficiency –– Reduces depth uncertainty and risk
„„Reduces overall cost of logging program –– Enables setting of optimal casing point
–– Saves rig time and costs associated –– Aids in detecting pressure changes
with wireline runs in complex wells „„Rugged design with redundant sensors
„„Employs precise clock mechanisms for and large memory
highly accurate checkshot time-depth pairs –– Improves reliability for
–– Keeps accurate measurements even deepwater conditions
when down hole for extended –– Allows for continual or longer runs
periods of time without stops
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Seismic | Logging While Drilling

Tool Specifications

6¾-in. (171 mm)


Tool size
9½-in. (241 mm)

Hole size* 83⁄8-in. to 26-in. (213 mm to 660 mm)

Nominal hole size* 8½-in. to 12¼-in. (216 mm to 311.2 mm)

Tool length* 10.73 ft to 11.35 ft (3.27 m to 3.46 m)

Tool weight* 1,300 lb to 2,843 lb (590 kg to 1290 kg)

Maximum temperature* 257°F (125°C)

Maximum pressure* 25,000 psi (1725 bar)

*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications are
dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration. Please contact your
Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.
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Coiled Tubing
and Re-entry
Coiled Tubing
and Re-entry
Coiled-tubing drilling system
Slimhole through-tubing rotary drilling
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Coiled Tubing and Re-Entry

CoilTrak
Coiled-tubing drilling system

The Baker Hughes CoilTrak™ coiled-tubing Applications


drilling (CTD) system delivers high-end drilling „„Coiled-tubing re-entry drilling
services for challenging coiled-tubing re-entry „„Slimhole drilling
applications, including underbalanced and H2S „„Conventional oil and gas
applications. The modular, coiled-tubing drilling „„Underbalanced drilling
system integrates selectable steering control,
aligned downhole sensors, and geosteering
capability to reduce drilling time, optimize
wellbore placement, and minimize formation
damage for improved production.

Features/Benefits
„„Fully integrated and modular CTD system „„Resistivity and gamma LWD service
with flexible setup –– Improves reservoir contact and
–– Reduces nonproductive time (NPT) production through geosteering
through on-location, customized „„Provides real-time data for weight on bit
bottomhole assembly (BHA) (WOB), bore and annular pressure,
adjustments and vibration
„„Data transmission and communication –– Increases rate of penetration (ROP) and
through single wireline conductor efficiency through optimized drilling
–– Improves efficiency through parameters
high-density, real-time data –– Mitigates risk through reliable and
–– Reduces formation damage precise ECD control and management
and optimizes recovery rates by
underbalanced capability
„„Selectable directional system with
automated, closed-loop steering control
and near-bit inclination sensors
–– Optimizes wellbore placement
through precise directional control
–– Maximizes reservoir access
–– Minimizes drilling time
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Coiled Tubing and Re-Entry

Tool Specifications

23⁄8-in. (60 mm)


Tool size
3-in. (76 mm)

Hole size* 2¾-in. to 4¾-in. (70 mm to 121 mm)

Tool weight* 478 lb to 950 lb (217 kg to 431 kg)

Tool length* 49.58 ft to 55.61 ft (15.11 m to 16.95 m)

Maximum temperature* 302°F (150°C)

Maximum pressure* 14,500 psi (1000 bar)

23⁄8-in.: up to 80 gpm (300 lpm)


Flow range*
3-in.: up to 210 gpm (800 lpm)
23⁄8-in.: 50°/100 ft
Max. buildup rate*
3-in.: 45°/100 ft
*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications are
dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration. Please contact your
Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.

Hydraulic orienter

Rib-steered motor
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Coiled Tubing and Re-Entry

Advanced Slim MWD System
Slimhole through-tubing rotary drilling

The Baker Hughes Advanced Slim MWD Applications


system accesses bypassed reserves in „„Through-tubing rotary drilling
mature reservoirs faster and more efficiently. „„Slimhole drilling
Operators can optimize drilling performance „„Conventional oil and gas
in challenging through-tubing rotary drilling
(TTRD) or slimhole applications through an
industry-exclusive downhole drilling service.
The real-time formation data and proven well-
path control improves reservoir contact and
increases production from the new wellbore.

Features/Benefits
„„Integrated and modular slim MWD/ „„Geosteering capability based on gamma
LWD system for TTRD and slimhole and resistivity measurements
applications –– Optimizes wellbore placement,
–– Increases hydrocarbon recovery using real-time formation data and
in mature fields through re-entry well-path control
technology „„Flow-off services
„„Drilling performance sub provides real- –– Minimizes nonproductive time (NPT)
time downhole operating parameters with logging-while-tripping or
–– Improves drilling efficiency and flow-off surveys
penetration rates
–– Mitigates and manages risk through
precise equivalent circulating density
(ECD) measurements
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Coiled Tubing and Re-Entry

Tool Specifications

Tool size 31⁄8-in. (79 mm)

Hole size* 3¾-in. to 4¾-in. (95 mm to 121 mm)

Tool weight* 637 lb (289 kg)

Tool length* 34.45 ft (10.5 m)

Maximum temperature* 302°F (150°C)

Maximum pressure* 20,000 psi (1380 bar)

Flow range* 79 gpm to 180 gpm (300 lpm to 680 lpm)

Sliding: 50°/100 ft
Max. buildup rate*
Rotating: 12°/100 ft
*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications are
dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration. Please contact your
Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.

Advanced slim directional gamma sub

Advanced slim BCPM


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Hole Enlargement
Hole Enlargement
Concentric expandable tools
On-Command digital concentric expandable tools
112

Hole Enlargement

GaugePro XPR/XPS
Concentric expandable tools

The Baker Hughes GaugePro™ concentric Applications


expandable reamers and stabilizers—premium „„Rotary steerable and rotary operations
hole-enlargement tools with best-in-class „„Deepwater projects
reliability—provide stability, increased „„Wellbore enlargement
durability, and reduced costs in a wide range „„Unconsolidated formations
of applications, from the simplest well to
„„Salt drilling
the most complex deepwater project. The
GaugePro tools, when synchronized with the
pilot bit in an optimized drilling assembly,
prevent downhole tool damage and ultimately
provide longer runs and fewer days in well.

Features/Benefits
„„Latest StaySharp™ and Stabilis™ cutter „„Application-specific cutter blades
and StayTough™ hardfacing technology –– Improve cutting structure performance
–– Enables faster, longer, and more stable and durability
drilling operations –– Balance bit and reamer cutter forces to
–– Amplifies cutter durability and improves maintain consistent rate of penetration
torsional stability –– Available back-reaming for ledge
„„Active blade retraction removal and improved casing
–– Prevents drilling system damage by running operations
using an internal spring to retract
blades when pumps are off
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Hole Enlargement

“Pass Thru Size” x “Max Hole Size”

Series 6 6-in. x 7-in.

Series 6.5 61⁄2-in. 71⁄2-in.

Series 8 81⁄2-in. x 97⁄8-in.

Series 9 91⁄2-in. x 113⁄4-in.

Series 10 105⁄8-in. x 121⁄4-in.

Series 12 121⁄4-in. x 143⁄4-in.

Series 13 131⁄2-in. x 16-in.

Series 14 141⁄2-in. x 171⁄2-in.

Series 16 161⁄2-in. x 20-in.

Series 18 181⁄8-in. x 22-in.

Final specifications are dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration.


Please contact your Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.
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Hole Enlargement

GaugePro Echo
On-Command digital concentric expandable tools

The GaugePro™ Echo on-command digital Applications


reamer- advance reaming capability for
„„Deepwater drilling
better economics, enabling real-time
„„High cost-per-foot drilling applications
downhole tool control by the operator.
„„Salt and unconsolidated formation drilling
Through proprietary technology, unknowns „„Rathole drilling
are known, limitations are removed, and
nonproductive time (NPT) is reduced.
Deployment flexibility and controlled
operation enable the combination of
borehole enlargement, stabilization
and rathole drilling in one BHA.

Features/Benefits
„„Direct digital reamer control via „„Failsafe functionality
down-link and telemetry service –– Provides assurance that the reamer
–– Provides limitless activation and blades will always retract when required
deactivation cycles independent „„Latest StaySharp™ and Stabilis™ cutter
of pump flow rates and StayTough™ hardfacing technology
–– Improves activation time to –– Enables faster, longer, and more
less than four minutes stable drilling operations
–– Reduces operational risk with the –– Amplifies cutter durability and
availability of real-time reamer improves torsional stability
status and parameter information
„„Modular integration within the BHA
–– Eliminates a separate rathole trip
when run as a near-bit reamer
–– Capability to install and
independent control of up to three
reamers in the BHA
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Hole Enlargement

“Pass Thru Size” x “Max Hole Size”

Series 6 6-in. x 71⁄2-in.

Series 8 81⁄2-in. x 97⁄8-in.

Series 10 105⁄8-in. x 121⁄4-in.

Series 12 121⁄4-in. x 143⁄4-in.

Series 14 141⁄2-in. x 173⁄4-in

Series 16 161⁄2-in. x 22-in.

Series 18 181⁄8-in. x 24-in.

Final specifications are dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration.


Please contact your Baker Hughes representative for detailed technical information.
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Surface Logging
Services
Surface Logging Services
and Data Solutions
Geological evaluation
Gas monitoring and analysis
Fluids monitoring
Operations monitoring
Advanced cuttings evaluation
Advanced gas analysis–HC Vision
SIGNALS drilling advisory service
Cadence surface acquisition software
Solus surface acquisition hardware
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Geological Evaluation
Surface formation evaluation services

Geology remains the foundation of the oil Applications


industry and of mud logging services. Drilled „„Conventional onshore and offshore
cuttings are collected, prepared, and examined drilling environments
under the microscope for lithological type and „„Unconventional drilling environments
under ultraviolet light for oil show indications. „„Deepwater exploration and
The data is used for stratigraphical correlation, development wells
reservoir indication, and recognition of „„High-pressure/high-temperature
problematic formations. Knowing the geology environments
is essential for well control, drilling efficiency,
„„Wells with limited LWD/Wireline
and formation evaluation. Nowadays advanced
formation evaluation options
cuttings evaluation techniques help identify
„„Geothermal operations
reservoir quality to maximize recovery in
unconventional environments.

Features/Benefits:
„„First-look formation evaluation „„Shale density measurement
–– Stratigraphic correlation –– Pressured formation indication
–– Identification of trouble-zone geology –– Shale compaction indication
–– Pressured formation indication –– Stuck-pipe and NPT prevention
–– Reservoir indication „„Calcimetry measurement
–– Sample preservation for advanced –– Formation calcite/dolomite percentage
analyses –– Stratigraphic correlation
„„Cavings analysis –– Aids matrix correction for porosity logs
–– Pressured formation indication –– Improves reservoir calculations
–– Wellbore instability indication „„Cuttings volume measurement
–– Hole cleaning management –– Hole cleaning efficiency
–– Stuck-pipe mitigation –– Wellbore instability indication
–– Improved drilling efficiency –– Stuck-pipe and NPT prevention
–– NPT reduction

Required Service Equipment


Basic geological evaluation services are provided with the full Surface Logging ‘mud-logging’
service. Optional geological services include cavings analyses, shale density and calcimetry
measurements and cuttings volume determination. More advanced geological services are
described in a following ‘Advanced Cuttings Evaluation’ section.
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Gas Monitoring and Analysis


Surface formation evaluation services

Surface Logging Services offers fit-for-purpose Applications


gas monitoring and analysis. The range of „„Conventional onshore and offshore
service options allows the choice of basic drilling environments
monitoring for safety and reservoir identification „„Unconventional drilling environments
through to qualitative measurement of „„Deepwater exploration and
hydrocarbon gases by mass spectrometry development wells
for more in-depth reservoir evaluation. „„High-pressure/high-temperature
Different combinations of gas extraction and environments
measurement equipment will ensure that the
„„Wells with limited LWD/Wireline formation
right solution is provided for different drilling
evaluation options
environments whether the focus is on safety and
„„Geothermal operations
well control or enhanced formation evaluation.

Features/Benefits:
„„Total gas measurement „„Fit-for-purpose gas trap technology
–– Explosive gas level warnings –– QGM type–for rigs with limited space
–– Abnormal pressure indication –– Floating trap–maintains constant level
–– Enhanced well safety and internal volume
„„C1-C5 chromatography –– CVGT–constant volume, constant flow
–– 40 second cycle time for maximum for enhanced measurements
data density –– CV-QGM–constant volume, constant
–– 90 second cycle time for optimum flow for advanced services
C1/C2 separation „„Heated mud gas extraction
–– Able to recalibrate data post run –– Enhanced gas extraction
–– Automated gas ratio calculations –– Reduced analytical uncertainty
–– Quick-look reservoir indication –– Used in combination with CVGT or
„„Hazardous gas detection (H2S, CO2) CV-QGM gas traps
–– In-line and remote sensors „„Mass spectrometry
–– Fully alarmed for timely warning –– Qualitative measurement of C6 to
–– Maintain a safe drilling environment C10 hydrocarbons
–– Aid in protecting drillstring –– Semi-quantitative measurement of
inorganic gases
–– Enhanced real-time formation evaluation

Required Service Equipment


Basic gas monitoring and services are provided with the full Surface Logging ‘mud-logging’ service.
The complete collection, measurement and recording hardware comes ready installed in the cabin.
This will include gas-lines, pneumatics systems, gas cleaners and filters and a hydrogen generator to
produce the carrier gas needed for the chromatograph. The optional gas services include advanced
gas traps and mass spectrometry. More advanced gas services are described in a following
‘Advanced Gas Analysis’ section.
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Fluids Monitoring
Surface formation evaluation services

As a critical service in well control, Surface Applications


Logging Services (SLS) provides the fluids „„Conventional onshore and offshore
monitoring that is crucial for the safe drilling environments
completion of any well. A range of offerings for „„Unconventional drilling environments
accurate pit and flow monitoring are available „„Deepwater exploration and
to mitigate major well-control issues, wellbore development wells
stability problems, and errors in surface-pit „„High-pressure/high-temperature
mud movement. Real-time software alarms, environments
smart flowback fingerprinting applications,
„„Geothermal operations
and rigsite and remote surveillance capabilities
ensure improved safety and reduction of
nonproductive time (NPT).

Features/Benefits:
„„Pit level monitoring „„Quantitative flow and mud
–– Enhanced well safety density measurement
–– Timely kick detection –– Innovative wedge flowmeter and
–– Timely lost-circulation detection density sensor array
–– Detection of pit transfer errors –– Large internal passageways
–– Reduction of NPT eliminate blockage
„„Qualitative return flow monitoring –– Less intrusive than Coriolis type
–– Industry standard paddle and sensors for flow-out
sonic sensors –– Measures actual flow-in not
–– Enhanced well safety calculated value
–– Timely kick detection –– Accurate with high gas and
–– Timely lost-circulation detection cuttings load
–– Reduction of NPT –– Proprietary EKD software
„„Smart flowback fingerprinting
–– Early kick detection on connections
–– Smart, automatic alarm setpoints
–– Increased rig and personnel safety

Required Service Equipment


Basic fluid monitoring services are provided with the full Surface Logging ‘mud-logging’ service.
Basic sensors measure mud weight and temperature in and out, and flow out with paddle
or sonic sensors. Pit level sensors are placed in all required pits and trip-tanks. Flow in is a
calculated value. Advanced services are provided with our quantitative measurements.
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Operations Monitoring
Surface formation evaluation services

To help reduce incidents and nonproductive Applications


time while at the same time optimizing „„Conventional onshore and offshore
drilling performance, SLS personnel continually drilling environments
monitor, record and analyze data using a „„Unconventional drilling environments
suite of independent rig sensors. Whether „„Deepwater exploration and
drilling, tripping, circulating or engaged in development wells
any other operation, data will be recorded „„High-pressure/high-temperature
and displayed for timely decision making with environments
drilling trends being evaluated for events
„„Geothermal operations
such as pipe washouts, twist-offs, and swab-
surge incidents along with comprehensive
trend comparison for the prevention of
pore pressure and stuck pipe incidents.

Features/Benefits: „„Pore pressure trend monitoring


„„Depth tracking and penetration rate
–– Enhanced real-time well control
–– Accurate stratigraphic placement
–– Enhanced drilling performance
–– Mitigation of wellbore problems
–– Increased safety
–– Enhanced drilling performance
–– Reduced NPT
–– Reduced NPT
„„Formation pressure and wellbore
„„Drilling parameter measurement
stability evaluation
–– Enhanced drilling performance
–– Rigsite or remote pore
–– Wellbore problem mitigation
pressure engineers
–– Enhanced well control
–– Pre-well studies from RDS pore
–– Reduced NPT
pressure experts
„„Trip parameter measurement
–– Real-time or batch formation
–– Real-time drag and pressure calculation
slack-off measurement –– Proactive wellbore pressure and
–– Stuck-pipe prevention stability solutions
–– Mitigation of swab-surge problems –– Enhanced safety and
–– Reduced NPT drilling performance
–– Reduced NPT

Required Service Equipment


Basic operations monitoring services are provided with the full Surface Logging ‘mud-logging’
service. Basic sensors measure block height, hookload, rotary speed, rotary torque, pump-strokes,
and standpipe pressure. All other drilling parameters such as depth, rate of penetration, weight
on bit, etc., are generated from these sensor inputs by the Advantage™ computer system.
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Advanced Cuttings Evaluation


Surface formation evaluation services

This service uses advanced geochemical and importance in understanding the reservoir
mineralogical evaluation techniques at the quality, completion quality and geohazards.
wellsite or in offsite laboratory settings. Results
are provided near-real-time at the wellsite or Applications
within days from the laboratory. This rapid turn- „„Conventional onshore and offshore

around allows customers to make rapid, informed drilling environments


decisions for drilling, testing and completing „„Unconventional drilling environments

their wells. In unconventional shale plays, „„Deepwater exploration and development wells
where LWD or wireline information is sparse, „„High-pressure/high-temperature environments
the elemental and mineralogical data provided „„Wells with limited LWD/Wireline
by advanced cuttings evaluation is of extreme formation evaluation options

Features/Benefits:
„„X-ray fluorescence (XRF) –– Will determine a formation’s
–– A field portable device with a production potential
utomated calibration –– Also measures TOC and inorganic
–– Used for elemental analysis and carbon content
chemostratigraphy „„High-resolution digital microscopy

–– Trace metal elements provide a TOC proxy –– Used to visualize and create images
–– Radioactive elements give a geochemical of sedimentological features and grain
gamma ray morphologies
„„X-ray diffraction (XRD) –– Enables comprehensive measurements
–– Field portable device with BHI created and analyses (such as grain size)
mineral database –– Remote visualization capabilities
–– Used for mineralogical analysis „„RoqSCAN ™
(SEM/EDS)
–– Mineralogy allows brittleness determination –– Field portable SEM/EDS automated
–– Combination of XRF and XRD allows mineralogical system
cross-referencing –– Cuttings prepared and set in epoxy pucks
„„Pyrolysis with kinetics (HAWK™) –– Analyses from 1 to 50 microns
–– Field portable pyrolysis equipment –– Provides mineralogical and textural
–– Used to identify type and maturity information of cuttings
of kerogen –– Enables brittleness determination
(RoqFRAC)

Required Service Equipment


All of the equipment used for advanced cuttings evaluation can be used at the wellsite or in a
laboratory environment with the exception of RoqSCAN which has not been tested in an offshore
environment. These services can be used in conjunction with a standard mud-logging service or as a
stand-alone service.
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Advanced Gas Analysis–HC Vision


Advanced formation evaluation services

Geochemistry is quickly becoming an Additionally, gas data previously collected


indispensable tool for the wellsite geologist. by other service providers, or data that have
Gas hydrocarbon concentrations (C1-C5 and never been analyzed, can be incorporated
total gas) are typically collected and used to and analyzed by the HC-Vision service. This is
evaluate the reservoir. In some settings, such particularly important where gas data are the
as in unconventional reservoirs, hydrocarbon only formation evaluation information collected,
concentrations may be the only geochemical as is the case for many unconventional plays.
data collected during surface logging. The new
HC-Vision™ reservoir characterization service Applications
uses hydrocarbon gas input to produce well „„Conventional onshore and offshore drilling
logs for reservoir evaluation and interpretation. environments
„„Unconventional drilling environments
The HC-Vision service efficiently processes gas
data in real-time and delivers easy-to-interpret „„Deepwater exploration and

outputs that identify hydrocarbon sweet spots. development wells


In addition, operators can readily determine „„High-pressure/high-temperature environments
reservoir connectivity, reservoir fluid contacts, „„Wells with limited LWD/Wireline formation
character, composition, and fluid type, as well as evaluation options
the evolution of those fluids.

Features/Benefits: „„Legacy data processing


„„Optimized reservoir characterization
–– Allows re-investigation
–– Identifies fluid composition
of wells and fields
–– Identifies fluid contacts
–– Allows pre-well analysis for correlations
–– Identifies hydrocarbon sweet-spots
–– Allows review of fracture-
„„Plots show clear visual interpretation
stage placement
–– Color coded depth plots „„Data integration with other FE services
–– Shows productive vs.
–– LWD/Wireline
non-productive zones –– SLS Advanced Cuttings Evaluation
–– Pin-points best zones for
–– Able to use third-party gas data
formation testing „„Cost effective and simple to implement

Required Service Equipment


This is a remote, software driven service that can use Baker Hughes or third party gas data.
No extra equipment is needed.
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SIGNALS Drilling Advisory Service


Advanced surface drilling surveillance services

While drilling a well, operators continually observe Pre-well modelling uses offset and target
and react to a complex interaction of geologic, well data to identify and diagnose potential
hydraulic, mechanical, and human factors. When problems, then develop an action plan to address
one or more of these factors misalign, the results them. In real-time engineers provide 24-hour
may be hazardous, time-consuming, and costly. interpretation of data trends and provide
Nonproductive time (NPT), which is related solutions when necessary. Real-time data is
to wellbore problems and equipment failures, integrated into the pre-well models to observe
can account for up to 25% of an operator’s deviations if any. Finally, a post-well or section
budget. Invisible lost time (ILT), which is related review will be made to note lessons learned and
to operational efficiencies, such as time to recommend ways to reduce NPT/ILT further.
make a connection or to trip pipe, can add up
to an additional 25% of operating costs. Applications
„„Conventional onshore and offshore
The SIGNALS™ drilling advisory service uses
drilling environments
a combination of reliable sensor systems,
„„Unconventional drilling environments
smart visualization, complex alarm software,
„„Deepwater exploration and development wells
and competent personnel to identify leading
„„High-pressure/high-temperature environments
indicators that will provide opportunities
to substantially reduce the amount of „„Wells with stability problems

NPT and ILT while drilling a well. „„Rigs with known inefficiencies

Features/Benefits:
„„Pre-well analysis of NPT/ILT factors „„Structured workflow and

–– Identifies potential wellbore issues communication protocols


–– Defines target times for rig operations –– Ensures all personnel follow
„„Focused real-time trend surveillance the same workflow
–– 24-hour monitoring and analysis –– Rapid and accurate
–– Identifies leading indicators to avoid NPT recognition of anomalies
–– Analyzes rig efficiency compared to target –– Informs the right person
–– Identifies time-saving opportunities (ILT) at the right time
„„Collaborative wellsite and remote interaction „ „Post-well service analysis
–– Provides rapid problem evaluation –– Evaluates the well against target times
–– Comprehensive answers while drilling –– Identifies areas for improvement
–– Develops and reports best practices –– Records lessons learned for future jobs

Required Service Equipment


This is a remote service. A feed from the wellsite to the data center is necessary whether by
WellLink-RT or a similar service. The remote service center can be set up where suitable.
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Cadence
Surface acquisition software

Cadence™ is a scalable wellsite data Applications


acquisition, processing, and interpretation „„BHI Drilling Services operations worldwide
software for Baker Hughes Drilling Services. „„Integrated services with SLS

Cadence offers a universal interface based „„WITSML service operations


on the tasks associated with well operations:
job setup, pre-run, real-time data acquisition,
post-run, deliverables, and tracking. With a
common database and universal well data
input for all user roles, Cadence avoids the
duplication of data entry; and with a single
report application allows an integrated
analysis, data collection and data sharing
between Product Lines in the Global Market.

Features/Benefits: „„Built-in dynamic help


„„Simple workflow
–– Reduce troubleshooting time
–– Reduction in the required training
–– Minimize transactional errors
–– Allows FSE to focus on
–– Incorporate tools and procedures
Answers While Drilling™ within BHOS to assist our employees
–– Improve user experience
„„Reliable Architecture
–– Enhance productivity
–– Allows remote operations capability
„„Single reporting application
–– Increase efficiency for software
–– One button deliverables
updates and security
for report and logs „„Enhanced Graphics
–– QC validation on deliverable packages
–– Visual validation of input data
–– Direct communication with MaPS
–– User configurable screens
for reliability data analysis
for RT visualization
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Solus
Surface acquisition hardware

Solus™ is the surface equipment used to acquire Applications


sensor data on surface and communicate to „„BHI Drilling services operations worldwide
Baker Hughes downhole drilling and LWD tools. „„Remote Operation scenarios

Solus is the latest generation hardware


highlighting globally certified “plug-n-play”
digital sensors with field-bus digital connections,
fiber optic Ethernet cabin interface, and
advanced digital signal processing which ensures
safe, reliable, accurate and highly efficient
operations under zone-rated conditions.

Features/Benefits:
„„Plug & Play capabilities „„Versatile around the world

–– Reduces rig up/rig down time and steps –– It complies with all current
–– Minimize trouble shooting Global regulations
–– Reduces training needs –– Can be used for multiple service
–– Self-diagnostic sensors reduces NPT levels and different applications
„„Wireless connection –– Fiber optics communication from
–– Reduces number of cables cabin to rigfloor where necessary
between rig and cabin
–– Provide a simpler system
with less components

Required Service Equipment


Solus is available in two main versions: Standard and Advanced

Standard: Is the minimum required for uplink mud-pulse telemetry, depth tracking thru WITS
protocol and includes the following hardware: DAQ (Advanced digital signal Processing, HMI
(Remote display), standpipe pressure transducer and WITS kit.

Advanced: adds support to the Standard kit for mud-pulse noise cancellation and downlink
communications. This kit includes the standard kit hardware plus the digital connection version
of the Pump stroke counter, Bypass Actuator (ABPA), Hookload, Encoder Block Height sensor.
High-Temperature
Directional Drilling and
Measurement While Drilling
High-Temperature
Directional Drilling
and Measurement
While Drilling
High-temperature motors
Rotary steerable systems
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Navi-Drill Ultra Series
Directional drilling motors

In the most challenging environments, the Applications


Baker Hughes Navi-Drill™ Ultra™ Series „„Shale gas, onshore, and
directional drilling motors deliver accurate conventional/unconventional
steering and precise wellbore placement in „„Vertical and directional drilling
a range of applications. Used for directional „„Performance drilling
and high-performance drilling, these motors „„Underbalanced drilling
provide reliability, including for use in high-
„„Re-entry and slimhole drilling
temperature and abrasive formations. Designed
„„Hard/abrasive formations and
to stay downhole for extended periods of time,
high-temperature environments
the motors provide longer drilling runs and
casing-to-casing performance, resulting in
better hole quality, improved penetration rates,
and increased recovery from directional wells.

Features/Benefits
„„Titanium flex shaft improves reliability „„Extended length of the power section
compared to universal joint (Ultra™ XL)
–– Increases mean time between failures –– Maximizes rate of penetration (ROP)
–– Reduces nonproductive time (NPT), through higher torque and
including twist-off and drive-train power output
failures downhole –– Reduces NPT
„„Optimized connections increase „„Adjustable kickoff (AKO) sub
motor reliability –– Improves steering to optimize
–– Improves drilling performance by wellbore placement
preventing downhole back-off in –– Increases flexibility in meeting
harsh drilling environments directional plan by adjusting
„„High-temperature elastomer deflecting angle on the surface
–– Improves reliability in temperatures
up to 320°F (160°C)
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Tool Specifications

Tool size 23⁄8-in. to 12¾-in. (60 mm to 313 mm)

Hole size 2¾-in. to 44-in. (70 mm to 1118 mm)

Tool weight 187 lb to 8,600 lb (85 kg to 3900 kg)

Tool length 10.66 ft to 36.09 ft (3.25 m to 11 m)

Maximum temperature* 320°F (160°C) with high-temperature elastomer

Speed range* 28 rpm to 1,250 rpm

Flow range* 25 gpm to 1,500 gpm (95 lpm to 5700 lpm)

Operational differential Maximum 290 psi to 1,800 psi


pressure range* (20 bar to 125 bar)
Operational Maximum 275 ft-lb to
torque range* 18,000 ft-lb (370 Nm to 24500 Nm)

Power output range* 14 hp to 430 hp (10 kW to 320 kW)

*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications are
dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration. Please contact your
Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.
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Navi-Drill X-treme Series
High-performance drilling motors

The Baker Hughes Navi-Drill™ X-treme™ Applications


Series drilling motors deliver maximum rates „„Shale gas, deep water, geothermal, onshore/
of penetration (ROP) and reduce the number offshore, and conventional/unconventional
of runs for lower cost-per-foot performance „„Vertical and directional drilling
drilling. The reengineered motor design „„Performance drilling
ensures drilling capabilities unattainable with „„Re-entry and slimhole drilling
conventional motor technologies, providing
„„Hard/abrasive formations and
higher levels of torque and power for
high-temperature environments
high-temperature environments.

Features/Benefits
„„Internally developed and newly designed „„High-temperature elastomer
X-treme™ precontoured power section –– Improves reliability in temperatures up
–– Maximizes ROP in extended runs with to 374°F (190°C)
all fluid types by delivering up to „„High weight-on-bit (WOB)
100% higher torque and power bearing assembly
„„Titanium flex shaft –– Optimizes performance in hard formations
–– Increases mean time between failures „„Adjustable kickoff (AKO) sub
–– Reduces nonproductive time (NPT), –– Improves steering to optimize
including twist-off and drive-train wellbore placement
failures downhole –– Increases flexibility in meeting
„„Optimized connections increase directional plan by adjusting deflection
motor reliability angle on the surface
–– Improves drilling performance by
preventing downhole back-off in harsh
drilling environments
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Tool Specifications

Tool size 23⁄8-in. to 12¾-in. (60 mm to 313 mm)

Hole size 2¾-in. to 44-in. (70 mm to 1118 mm)

Tool weight* 100 lb to 10,600 lb (45 kg to 4800 kg)

Tool length* 8.4 ft to 37.7 ft (2.6 m to 11.5 m)

320°F (160°C) with standard elastomer


Maximum temperature*
375°F (190°C) with high temperature elastomer

Speed range* 40 rpm to 1,200 rpm

Flow range* 25 gpm to 1,750 gpm (95 lpm to 6600 lpm)

Operational differential
Maximum 580 psi to 2,050 psi (40 bar to 145 bar)
pressure range*
Operational Maximum 290 ft-lb to 29,500 ft-lb
torque range* (395 Nm to 40000 Nm)

Power output range* 24 hp to 1,100 hp (18 kW to 810 kW)

*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications are
dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration. Please contact your
Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.
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High-Temperature AutoTrak V
High-temperature vertical-seeking rotary steerable system

In the most challenging High-temperature Applications


environment, the Baker Hughes High- „„Conventional and unconventional
Temperature AutoTrak™ V vertical-seeking rotary drilling applications
steerable system maximizes the overall rate of „„Onshore and offshore drilling
penetration (ROP) and drills a straight, vertical „„Areas with high formation dips and
hole in environments where deviation control deviation tendencies
is problematic or when it is required to drill a
precise, vertical interval to intersect a target. The
system eliminates correction runs often required
with conventional drilling systems. Operators
are able to efficiently drill vertical intervals with
excellent borehole quality and with little, if any,
surface intervention.

Features/Benefits
„„Operating temperature up to 347°F „„Continuous near-bit inclination
(175°C) measurement with closed-loop
–– Allows operator to reach targets with downhole controls
minimal risk in high-temperature –– Eliminates need for MWD, reducing
environments total drilling costs
„„Automated steering mechanism creates a „„Simple deployment with minimal
continuous steer force surface interaction
–– Increases drilling efficiency and –– Saves drilling hours by reducing
improves ROP setup time
–– Eliminates the need for correction „„Steering mechanism independent of
runs or sliding time associated with hydraulic parameters such as flow rate,
mud motors bit nozzles, and mud properties
–– Provides superior hole quality for –– Reduces total time on well by
smooth completion operations optimizing hydraulic parameters for
„„Real-time, continuous inclination updates improving ROP
–– Confirms verticality of the wellbore „„Optional downhole motor
–– Improves drilling performance
and reach
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Tool Specifications

6¾-in. (171 mm)


Tool size
9½-in. (241 mm)

Hole size* 83⁄8-in. to 28-in. (213 mm to 711 mm)

Tool weight* 2,105 lb to 6,100 lb (650 kg to 2767 kg)

Tool length* 19.7 ft to 23.1 ft (6.0 m to 7.0 m)

Maximum temperature* 347°F (175°C)

25,000 psi to 30,000 psi


Maximum pressure*
(1725 bar to 2070 bar)
6¾-in. Maximum 400 rpm
RPM
9½-in. Maximum 300 rpm
200 gpm to 1,600 gpm
Flow range
(757 lpm to 6056 lpm)

Near-bit inclination sensor 6¾-in. 3.1 ft (0.95 m)


distance from bottom 9½-in. 3.9 ft (1.19 m)

*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications are
dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration. Please contact your
Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.
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High-Temperature AutoTrak G3
High-temperature advanced rotary steerable system

The Baker Hughes High-Temperature Applications


AutoTrak™ G3 advanced rotary steerable „„Onshore, offshore, and deepwater
system integrates the Baker Hughes OnTrak™ environments
MWD/LWD technology with a complete „„Multilateral, extended-reach, or complex
formation evaluation package. The system 3D designer wells
provides reliable and precise steering response „„Real-time reservoir navigation, integrating
in the most challenging High-temperature multiple MWD/LWD measurements
environment, in a wide range of formation „„Weak sediments or hard rock formations
types, drilling conditions, and well profiles.
„„Conventional and unconventional
Operators in deepwater and onshore
drilling applications
environments can optimize production with
efficient, consistent target intersection.

Features/Benefits
„„Operating temperature „„Integrated BHA with short-spaced,
up to 347°F (175°C) advanced MWD/LWD sensors
–– Allows operator to reach reservoir –– Detects formation changes early
targets with minimal risk in –– Maximizes drilling performance by
high-temperature environments changing directional targets without
„„Automated steering mechanism creates drilling process interruptions
a continuous steer force with continuous „„Optimized, real-time bidirectional
drillstring rotation communication
–– Increases drilling efficiency and –– Minimizes drilling interruptions and
improves rate of penetration (ROP) improves drilling performance by
–– Eliminates the need for correction runs sending commands from the surface
or sliding time associated with while drilling
mud motors „„Steering mechanism independent of
–– Provides superior hole quality for hydraulic parameters such as flow rate,
smooth completion operations bit nozzles, and mud properties
„„Fully modular system, with additional –– Reduces total time on well by
LWD measurements as required optimizing hydraulic parameters for
–– Optimizes wellbore navigation improving ROP
and placement „„Optional downhole motor
–– Provided complete understanding (AutoTrak™ X-treme)
of drilling environment –– Improves drilling performance and reach
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Tool Specifications

6¾-in. (171 mm)


Tool size
9½-in. (241 mm)

Hole size* 83⁄8-in. to 28-in. (213 mm to 711 mm)

Tool weight* 2,798 lb to 15,200 lb (1270 kg to 6895 kg)

Tool length* 49.9 ft to 58.1 ft (14.7 m to 17.7 m)

Maximum temperature* 347°F (175°C)

25,000 psi to 30,000 psi


Maximum pressure*
(1725 bar to 2070 bar)

6¾-in. Maximum 400 rpm


RPM
9½-in. Maximum 300 rpm

Flow range 200 gpm to 1,600 gpm (757 lpm to 6056 lpm)

6¾-in. 6.5°/100 ft
Max. buildup rate*
9½-in. 6.5°/100 ft

*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications are
dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration. Please contact your
Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.
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High-Temperature AutoTrak eXact
High-temperature advanced high-build-rate rotary steerable system

The Baker Hughes High-Temperature Applications


AutoTrak™ eXact advanced high-build-rate „„Onshore and offshore
rotary steerable system offers comprehensive „„Real-time reservoir navigation, integrating
formation evaluation while achieving high multiple measurment-while-drilling
buildup rate (BUR) curves, effectively reducing (MWD)/LWD measurements
time on well. The system optimizes wellbore „„Multilateral, extended-reach, or complex
placement and reservoir exposure through 3D designer wells
real-time, near-bit inclination and complete „„Conventional and unconventional
logging while drilling (LWD) measurements. development drilling
Operators achieve faster and safer well
delivery with consistent target intersection.

Features/Benefits
„„Reaches high buildup rates, „„Integrated bottomhole assembly
up to 10°/100 ft (BHA) with short-spaced,
–– Shorter curve section advanced MWD/LWD sensors
–– Improves drilling efficiency through –– Detects formation changes early
deeper kickoff and more –– Maximizes drilling performance by
responsive steering changing directional targets
–– Maximizes reservoir exposure without drilling process interruptions
„„Automated steering mechanism „„Steering mechanism independent of
creates a continuous steer force with hydraulic parameters such as flow rate,
continuous drillstring rotation bit pressure drop, and mud properties
–– Increases drilling efficiency and –– Reduces total time on well by
improves rate of penetration (ROP) optimizing hydraulic parameters
–– Eliminates the need for correction for improving ROP
runs or sliding time associated with „„Optimized, real-time
mud motors bidirectional communication
–– Provides superior hole quality for –– Minimizes drilling interruptions
smooth completion operations and improves drilling performance
„„Fully modular system, additional by sending commands from
LWD measurements as required the surface while drilling
–– Optimizes wellbore navigation „„Operating temperature up to
and placement 325°F (165°C)
–– Complete understanding of –– Allows operators to reach reservoir
drilling environment targets with minimal risk in
high-temperature environments
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Tool Specifications

Tool size 43⁄4-in. (149 mm)

Hole size 57⁄8 to 63⁄4-in. (149 to 171 mm)

Tool weight 2,786 lb (1264 kg)

Tool length 48.0 ft (14.6 m)

Maximum temperature* 325° F (165 °C)

RPM* Maximum 400 rpm

Flow range* 125 to 350 gpm (473 to 1325 lpm)

Standard 20,000 psi (1380 bar)


Maximum pressure*
Optional 25,000 to 30,000 psi (1724 to 2070 bar)

Max. buildup rate* 10°/100 ft (30 m)

*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications are
dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration. Please contact your
Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.
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High-Temperature AutoTrak X-treme
High-temperature motor-powered rotary steerable system

In the most challenging High-temperature Applications


environment, the Baker Hughes „„Horizontalextended-reach wells
High-temperature AutoTrak™ X-treme „„Complex 3D directional profiles
motor-powered rotary steerable system „„Onshore, offshore, and deepwater
integrates the precontoured mud motor with environments
hard-wired communication functionality, „„Performance drilling applications
delivering additional power and RPM
directly at the bit. This technology enhances
penetration rates and increases horizontal
intervals, allowing operators to reach
inaccessible, trapped reserves and maximize
hydrocarbon recovery.

Features/Benefits
„„Operating temperature „„Precontoured X-treme mud motor
up to 347°F (175°C) –– Increases ROP
–– Allows operators to reach targets –– Extends horizontal section in
with minimal risk in high-temperature 3D well profiles
environments –– Reduces drillstring wear
„„Automated steering mechanism creates „„Wired motor technology
a continuous steer force with continuous –– Improves reliability of communications
drillstring rotation with motor positioned close to the bit
–– Increases drilling efficiency and „„Fully modular system, with additional
improves rate of penetration (ROP) LWD measurements as required
–– Eliminates the need for correction runs –– Optimizes wellbore navigation
or sliding time associated with and placement
mud motors –– Provides complete understanding
–– Provides superior hole quality for of drilling environment
smooth completion operations „„Optimized, real-time bidirectional
„„Integrated BHA with short-spaced, communication
advanced MWD/LWD sensors –– Minimizes drilling interruptions and
–– Detects formation changes early improves drilling performance by
–– Maximizes drilling performance by sending commands from the surface
changing directional targets without „„Continuous near-bit inclination
drilling process interruptions measurement with closed-loop
downhole controls
–– Maximizes drilling efficiency and
wellbore placement
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Tool Specifications

6¾-in. (171 mm)


Tool size
9½-in. (241 mm)

Hole size* 83⁄8-in. to 28-in. (213 mm to 711 mm)

Tool weight* 11,820 lb (5360 kg)

Tool length* 95 ft (29 m)

Maximum temperature* 347°F (175°C)

25,000 psi to 30,000 psi


Maximum pressure*
(1725 bar to 2070 bar)

6¾-in. Maximum 400 rpm


RPM
9½-in. Maximum 300 rpm

Flow range 200 gpm to 1,600 gpm (757 lpm to 6056 lpm)

6¾-in. 6.5°/100 ft.


Max build-up rate*
9½-in. 6.5°/100 ft.
*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications are
dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration. Please contact your
Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.
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High-Temperature OnTrak
High-temperature integrated MWD and LWD service

The Baker Hughes OnTrak™ integrated Applications


measurement-while-drilling (MWD) and „„Offshoreexploration and development
logging-while-drilling (LWD) service delivers a „„Complex directional targets
suite of directional and formation evaluation „„Geosteering
measurements. In the most challenging
High-temperature environment, along with
pressure and drilling dynamics monitoring,
the service provides operators with the
most accurate propagation resistivity in the
industry. The integrated design offers increased
reliability, fewer connections, and optimized
sensor-to-bit spacing to complement a suite
of real-time downhole measurements. Power
and mud-pulse telemetry are provided by
the High Temperature BCPM module. The
High-Temperature OnTrak module serves as
a platform for advanced rotary steerable and
formation evaluation services.

Features/Benefits
„„Operating temperature „„High-frequency phase resistivity
up to 347°F (175°C) –– Increases vertical resolution
–– Allows operators to reach reservoir –– Identifies thin beds and fluid contacts
targets with minimal risk in „„Low-frequency attenuation resistivity
high-temperature environments –– Increases depth of investigation
„„Real-time directional information –– Estimate Rt with a greater immunity to
–– Allows accurate wellbore placement environmental effects
–– Meets regulatory survey requirements „„Fast two-way communication between
„„Azimuthal gamma ray with imaging the surface and down hole
capability –– Reduces drilling risk, using real-time
–– Identifies bed boundaries downhole information
and orientation –– Minimizes nonproductive time (NPT)
through optimized drilling parameters
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BCPM
Tool Specifications

43⁄4-in. (121 mm)


Tool size 63⁄4-in. (172 mm)
91⁄2-in. (241 mm)

Hole size* 52⁄4-in. to 26-in. (146 mm to 669 mm)

2200 lb to 7275 lb
Tool weight*
998 kg to 3300 kg
20.20 ft to 23.0 ft
Tool length*
6.2 m to 7.0 m
Maximum
347°F (175°C)
temperature
Maximum 25,000 psi to 30,000 psi
pressure* (1725 bar to 2068 bar)
125 gmp to 1,600 gpm
OnTrak Flow range*
(475 lpm to 6050 lpm)
Azimuthal gamma
0 to 500 API
ray range

Inclination accuracy ±0.1°

2MHz Phase difference: 0.1 to 3,000 ohm-m


2MHz Attenuation: 01. to 500 ohm-m
Resistivity range
400 kHz Phase difference: 0.1 to 1,000 ohm-m
400 kHz Attenuation: 0.1 to 200 ohm-m

Azimuth accuracy ±1.0°

Toolface accuracy ±1.5°

*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications are
dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration. Please contact your
Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.
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High Temperature LithoTrak


High-temperature density service

The Baker Hughes High-Temperature LithoTrak Applications


Logging-while-drilling (LWD) density and „„Formation and reservoir evaluation
caliper service delivers accurate and reliable in all well profiles
formation density and caliper logs. The service „„Acquires data, using straight-hole rotary
also provides operators with real-time images steerable motors, or rotary steerable
for enhanced reservoir navigation and wellbore drilling systems
stability. A proprietary binning technique „„Reservoir navigation
gathers accurate density measurements, „„Wellbore stability monitoring
regardless of borehole quality, vibrations
and hole cleaning. The service eliminates the
need for additional wireline runs and reduces
nonproductive time, allowing operators to
update drilling plans in real time to avoid
drilling hazards.

Features/Benefits
„„Compensated density and Pe measurements „„Accurate identification of fluid contacts
collected through standoff binning and hydrocarbon typing
–– Eliminates need for additional –– Optimizes wellbore placement
wireline runs with accurate density –– Improves hydrocarbon recovery
measurements in drilling environments „„Azimuthal borehole caliper and real-time,
–– Reduces wellsite nonproductive time short-spaced borehole images
„„Real-time borehole density images and –– Improves wellbore stability
caliper measurements in all mud types through breakout detection and
–– Facilitates accurate reservoir navigation borehole profiling
for optimal wellbore placement
–– Increases safety by avoiding
drilling hazards
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Tool Specifications

Tool size 63⁄4-in. (171 mm)

Hole size* 81⁄2-in. to 97⁄8-in. (216 mm to 251 mm)

Tool weight* 800 lb (362 kg)

Tool length* 8.5 ft to 9.6 ft (2.59 m to 2.92 m)

Maximum temperature* 325°F (165°C)

Maximum pressure* 30,000 psi (2070 bar)

Flow range* Refer to applicable flow ranges for BCPM tool

*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications are
dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration. Please contact your
Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.
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Coring Services
Conventional Coring
Hydrolift
JamBuster
LaserCut
SOr Coring
Core Handling
Core Bits
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Conventional Coring
Acquisition and recovery services

Baker Hughes Coring Services perform the Applications


acquisition and recovery to surface of a „ Onshore and Offshore drilling
continuous column of reservoir formation „ Conventional and unconventional formations
material (a core), using a special drillstring „ High-pressure/high-temperature formations
with inner and outer barrels. Coring is a key „ Shale gas drilling
component of Formation evaluation, providing
„ Deepwater drilling
the actual formation material needed for
„ Horizontal and deviated drilling
hands-on laboratory testing and geological
„ Geothermal drilling
evaluation to determine formation properties,
verify reserves, and calibrate logs. „ Enhanced oil recovery projects
„ Consolidated and unconsolidated formations

Features/Benefits
„„HT-Series™ (heavy duty, high torque) „„Disposable, vented Inner barrels
Core barrels – Improves core quality
– Risk mitigation – Minimizes health, safety, and
– Coring efficiency environment (HSE) concerns
– High-torque connections „„Non-rotating inner-tube
„„Flapper Catchers backup catcher system stabilizers (NRITS)
– - Provides cost efficient catcher – Improves core quality
solution in unconsolidated formations – Coring efficiency
– - Minimizes operational risk – Minimizes HSE concerns
„„CoreGard™ Low-invasion Technology
– Involves minimal fluid invasion
– Improves core quality
– Comes as standard feature

Additions to conventional coring


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Tool Specifications

HT10: 4¾-in. (120.6 mm)


HT12: 51⁄8-in. (130.2 mm)
250P: 5½-in. (139.7 mm)
250P: 6¼-in. (158.7 mm)
Tool size
HT30: 6¾-in. (171 mm)
HT30 Max: 7¼-in. (184.2 mm)
HT40: 8-in. (203.2 mm)
HT60: 9½-in. (241.3 mm)

Hole size* 5¾-in. to 17½-in. (146.0 - 444.5 mm)

30 ft (9.14 m) sections
Tool length*
30 ft. – 810 ft. (9.14m - 246.89m)
660°F (348°C)
Maximum temperature*
(based on use of disposable Steel Inner Barrels)

Flow range* 0 to 700 gpm (0 to 2650 lpm)

HT10: 10,000 ft-lb (13558Nm)


HT12: 12,000 ft-lb (16270Nm)
5½-in. 250P: 7,000 ft-lb (9500Nm)
Make up torque range* 6¼-in. 250P: 9,400 ft-lb (12750Nm)
HT30 & HT30 Max: 30,000 ft-lb (40675Nm)
HT40: 40,000 ft-lb (54233Nm)
HT60: 60,000 ft-lb (81349Nm)
*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications are
dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration. Please contact your
Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.
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HydroLift
Full-closure catcher system

HydroLift™ was the first full-closure system Applications


introduced to the coring market and is „„The HydroLift system is utilized when coring
employed on HT Series™ core barrels. It is unconsolidated or friable formations where
designed to completely seal the inner barrel so recovery of core would not be possible
that unconsolidated formation material can be without a full-closure catcher system.
recovered to the surface intact. „„HydroLift is available for the HT30 and HT60
core barrels, cutting 4-and 5¼-in. diameter
core samples, respectively.
„„The system also can be used to core in
fractured formations where there is a
potential to jam in the throat of the bit, as the
slick-entry feature prevents the fractured core
from catching or jamming into the catcher.

Features/Benefits
„„Full-closure catcher completely seals „„Backup conventional core catcher
the inner barrel –– Captures hard formation material that
–– Enables complete recovery of cannot be penetrated by the
unconsolidated formation full-closure mechanism
core material –– Improves coring efficiency, with more
–– Ensures coring recovery and quality; recoveries per run if hard stringers
undisturbed unconsolidated formation are encountered
material will be recovered
„„Slick, unobstructed core entry
–– Prevents jamming in the throat of the bit
–– Mitigates risk by reducing unnecessary
trips out of hole, and improving
coring efficiency with more
core recoveries per run
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Tool Specifications

HT30: 6¾-in. (171.4 mm)


Tool size
HT60: 9½-in. (241.3 mm)

Hole size* 8½-in. to 17½-in. (146.0 - 444.5 mm)

30 ft (9.14 m)
Tool length*
30 ft. to 120 ft. (dependent on derrick height)

660°F (348°C)
Maximum temperature*
Based on the use of disposable steel innertues

*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications are
dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration. Please contact your
Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.
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JamBuster
Jam mitigation system

The JamBuster™ anti-jamming system was Applications


introduced in 1997 as an inner-core barrel „„Onshore and offshore drilling
system that allows continuous coring after „„Conventional and unconventional formations
the onset of core jamming. Two or three „„High-pressure / high-temperature formations
telescoping inner barrel sleeves allow three „„Shale gas drilling
to four core jams to occur inside the inner
„„Deepwater drilling
barrel during one coring run before having
„„Horizontal and deviated drilling
to trip out of hole. The tool is designed for use
„„Geothermal drilling
in a wide range of hole sizes with all of the
„„Enhanced oil recovery projects
Baker Hughes HT Series™ core barrels.
„„Consolidated and fractured formations

Features/Benefits
„„Telescoping sleeves allow continuous „„Modular coring system
coring after jamming inside inner barrel –– Provides compatibility with all
–– Saves rig time and cost HT Series™ conventional
–– Risk mitigation, reduces number of coring systems
trips during core jam-prone formations –– Helps control cost by reducing
mobilization and standby costs
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Tool Specifications

HT10: 4¾-in. (120.6mm)


HT12: 51⁄8-in. (130.2 mm)
HT30: 6¾-in. (171.4 mm)
Tool size HT30 Max: 71⁄4-in. (184.2 mm)
250P: 61⁄4-in. (158.7mm)
HT40: 8-in. (203.2 mm)
HT60: 9½-in. (241.3 mm)

Hole size* 5¾-in. to 17½-in. (146.0 mm to 444.5 mm)

30 ft (9.14 m) sections
Tool length*
60 ft. – 330 ft. (9.14 m to 100.58 m)

Maximum temperature* 347°F (175°C)

Flow range* 0 to 700 gpm (0 to 2650 lpm)

*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications are
dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration. Please contact your
Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.
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LaserCut
Aluminum split liner system

LaserCut™ is a one-piece aluminum inner Applications


barrel liner system that protects and „„Onshore and Offshore drilling
containerizes core material during coring „„Conventional and unconventional formations
operations with conventional and wireline „„Shale gas drilling
core barrels. The system offers enhanced „„Deepwater drilling
safety features, improved core handling
„„Horizontal and deviated drilling
on the rig floor, and easy opening at
„„Geothermal drilling
the surface for rapid examination and
sub-sampling of the core material.

Features/Benefits
„„Integral, one-piece aluminum liners „„Rapid access on surface
along length of inner barrel –– Liner can be easily opened
–– Improves risk mitigation –– Enables quick observation of core
–– Reduces risk of liner jamming inside for rapid decision making
inner barrels due to integral design „„Modular coring system:
of LaserCut liners –– No specialized core barrel needed
–– Helps control cost by reducing
mobilization and standby cost
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Tool Specifications

HT12: 51⁄8-in. (130.2 mm)


Tool size HT30: 63⁄4-in. (171.4 mm)
HT30 Max: 71⁄4-in. (184.2 mm)

Hole size* 6-in. to 121⁄4-in. (152.4mm to 311.2mm)

30 ft (9.14 m)
Tool length*
30 ft. to 180 ft. (9.14 m to 54.86 m)

Maximum temperature* 347°F (175°C)

Flow range* 0 to 395 gpm (0 to 1500 lpm)

*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications are
dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration. Please contact your
Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.
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SOr Sponge Liner Coring System


Oil saturation coring

The Baker Hughes SOr™ (saturation oil Applications


remaining) sponge liner coring system „„Specialized Coring operations
enables accurate analysis and measurement „„Onshore and Offshore drilling
of fluid types and oil saturation levels in „„Conventional and
cores. This information helps determine unconventional formations
if conventional and unconventional oil „„Deepwater drilling
formations have sufficient reserves to
„„Horizontal and deviated drilling
continue field development and production.
„„Enhanced oil recovery projects
„„Consolidated formations

Features/Benefits „„Foam reinforced webbing


„„Molded, oil-absorptive sponge liner –– Mitigates risk, preventing the core
–– Improve the accuracy of the analysis from damaging the foam material and
by holding the oil adjacent to its helps assure the quality of the core
corresponding core depth „„LaserCut aluminum liner system–
„„Custom designed coring bit and liner Improves core efficiency by allowing easy
provides controlled core and foam access to the core sample inside the liner
interaction „„Proprietary pressure-compensating
–– Minimizes eccentricity helps ensure piston design
that a precisely sized core is cut for –– Improves core quality by keeping
entry into the sponge liner the foam clean until the core
–– Minimizes drilling fluid invasion and enters the liner
captures the expelled oil while
tripping out of hole
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Tool Specifications

Tool size HT30: 63⁄4-in. (171.4 mm)

Hole size* 8-in. to 12¼-in. (203.2 mm to 311.2 mm)

Tool length 30 ft (9.14 m)

Maximum temperature* 194°F (90°C)

Flow range* 0 to 395 gpm (0 to 1495 lpm)

*Final specifications are dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration.


Please contact your Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.
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Core Handling
Maintain core quality

With the high focus that Baker Hughes Coring Applications


Services has on the core quality during a „„Onshore and offshore drilling
downhole coring operation, a natural extension „„Conventional and unconventional formations
of these services is to include the core handling „„High-pressure / high-temperature formations
at the rigsite, along with the transportation of „„Shale gas drilling
the core back to the customer’s chosen core
„„Deepwater drilling
laboratory. The extended core handling services
„„Horizontal and deviated drilling
will be planned depending on the geographical
„„Geothermal drilling
area and will be delivered according to the
„„Enhanced oil recovery projects
customer’s coring program.
„„Consolidated and unconsolidated formations

Features/Benefits
„„Laydown operation „„Core preservation and onsite handling
–– Less manual handling –– Offers a variety of services that
–– Equipment and services focus on are customized according to the
health, safety, and environment (HSE) customer’s core analysis plans
and core quality. –– Plugging
„„CoreCare™ core transportation –– Preservation
–– Includes special core transportation, –– Stabilization
equipment monitoring, and reporting –– Improves core quality
–– Provides increased focus on HSE –– Significantly reduces handling-induced
–– Improves core quality damage to the core
–– Improves chain of custody

Baker Hughes core handling services include the services and equipment needed to get the core safely retrieved at
the drill floor, along with core laydown and processing at the rigsite and transportation to the customer’s chosen core
laboratory. These services are all focused on giving the customer the highest possible core quality delivered to the
laboratory in order to minimize the uncertainty of the core analysis results. All equipment and procedures that are used
in these processes have also been designed with a high health, safety, and environment (HSE) focus to ensure a safe
working environment for the core-handling personnel.
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CoreCare Transportation equipment

Hydraulic core splitter

Laydown frame
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Core Bits

Baker Hughes coring services include access to Applications


the newest and most advanced bit technology „„Onshore and offshore drilling
in the world. „„Conventional and unconventional
Working with the Baker Hughes Drill Bits team, formations
the Coring Services group provides customers „„Extremely hard and abrasive formations
with the most advanced technology for both „„Unconsolidated formations
PDC and impregnated bits, along with a „„Highly fractured formations
portfolio of core bits that covers nearly any „„Shale gas drilling
application and hole size. „„Deepwater drilling
The Coring Services team operates globally „„Horizontal and deviated drilling
wherever oil and gas fields are being developed. „„Geothermal drilling
The team customizes its services to correspond
with the customer’s core analysis plans and
deliver the highest-possible core quality.
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Features/Benefits
„„Talon™ Core series of polycrystalline „„IRev™ impregnated core bits
diamond compact (PDC) core bits –– Provides diamond-impregnated post for
–– StaySharp™ cutters are tailored increased durability and higher rate
to improve abrasion and impact of rock removal
resistance as well as diamond –– Offers aggressive design and optimized
degradation mitigation profile, enabling higher torque
–– Provides tapered gauge design, output todeliver a greater rate of
which improves cleaning, and reduces penetration (ROP) and to better balance
balling and torque fluctuations workloads with extended bit life
–– Complete junk slot mapping, –– Features improved hydraulics for
improved hydraulic efficiency in more effective cleaning in hard
low-HSI applications and maximized sections that are interbedded with
cuttings evacuation stickier, softer shales and siltstones
–– Optimized short blade profile improves „„Natural diamond core bits
drilling dynamics and efficiency –– Features time-proven, applicant-
„„Genesis™ series of PDC core bits (BHC) specific designs and profiles
–– Offers a wide variety of formation types –– Provides a core bit of last resort for
from unconsolidated to hard, abrasive, extremely hard, abrasive formations
and interbedded formations
–– Includes time-tested, stable designs
that reduce vibration to improve
cutter durability and extend bit life
–– Provides a range of application-
specific PDC cutters that are
fracture- and abrasive-resistant

Tool Specifications

Tool size Available for all Baker Hughes Coring Systems

5¾-in. to 17½-in.
Hole size*
(146.0 mm to 444.50 mm )

Speed range* See appropriate Core Bit Technical Data Sheet

Flow range* See appropriate Core Bit Technical Data Sheet

Max. weight on bit* See appropriate Core Bit Technical Data Sheet

*Specifications and ranges applicable to multiple tool sizes. Final specifications are
dependent upon bottomhole assembly (BHA) configuration. Please contact your
Baker Hughes representative for more detailed technical information.
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Index
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Index

A
AccuFIT..........................................................................................................................58

Advanced Cuttings Evaluation ......................................................................................124

Advanced Gas Analysis–HC-Vision.................................................................................125

Advanced Slim MWD System ........................................................................................106

AutoTrak Curve ..............................................................................................................20

AutoTrak eXact ..............................................................................................................24

AutoTrak eXpress............................................................................................................18

AutoTrak G3 ..................................................................................................................22

AutoTrak V.....................................................................................................................16

AutoTrak X-treme...........................................................................................................26

aXcelerate PLUS Mud-Pulse Telemetry..............................................................................46

AziTrak ..........................................................................................................................84

C
Cadence.......................................................................................................................127

Coiled Tubing and Re-entry...........................................................................................103

CoilTrak........................................................................................................................104

Conventional Coring ....................................................................................................152

CoPilot ..........................................................................................................................36

Core Bits......................................................................................................................164

Core Handling..............................................................................................................162

Coring Services.............................................................................................................151

D
Drilling Engineering Solutions....................................................................................35, 38

F
FASTrak..........................................................................................................................74

Fluids Monitoring ........................................................................................................122

Formation Evaluation......................................................................................................61
171

Index

G
Gas Monitoring and Analysis ........................................................................................121

GaugePro Echo.............................................................................................................114

GaugePro XPR/XPS.......................................................................................................112

Geo-Stopping.................................................................................................................77

Geological Evaluation ..................................................................................................120

GyroTrak........................................................................................................................50

H
High-Temperature LithoTrak..........................................................................................146

High-Temperature AutoTrak eXact ................................................................................140

High-Temperature AutoTrak G3 ....................................................................................138

High-Temperature AutoTrak V........................................................................................136

High-Temperature AutoTrak X-treme..............................................................................142

High-Temperature Directional Drilling and Measurement While Drilling...........................131

High-Temperature OnTrak.............................................................................................144

Hole Enlargement.........................................................................................................111

HydroLift .....................................................................................................................154

J
JamBuster....................................................................................................................156

L
LaserCut.......................................................................................................................158

Liner Drilling Systems......................................................................................................29

LithoTrak........................................................................................................................64

M
MagTrak.........................................................................................................................66

Measurement While Drilling............................................................................................45

Motors.............................................................................................................................3

Multi-Propagation Resistivity...........................................................................................93
172

Index

N
Navi-Drill Ultra Curve Series .............................................................................................6

Navi-Drill Ultra Series ...............................................................................................4, 132

Navi-Drill Ultra X-treme Series ..........................................................................................8

Navi-Drill Ultra-HP Series ...............................................................................................10


Navi-Drill X-treme Series ........................................................................................12, 134

NaviTrak.........................................................................................................................52

O
OnTrak.....................................................................................................................54, 62

Operations Monitoring..................................................................................................123

R
Reservoir Fluid Characterization......................................................................................71

Reservoir Navigation.......................................................................................................83

Rotary Steerable Systems................................................................................................15

S
Seismic...........................................................................................................................97

SeismicTrak....................................................................................................................98

SIGNALS–Drilling Advisory Service.................................................................................126

Solus............................................................................................................................128

SOr Sponge Liner Coring System....................................................................................160

SoundTrak......................................................................................................................68

StarTrak .........................................................................................................................90
SureTrak ........................................................................................................................30

Surface Logging Services...............................................................................................119

T
TeleTrak..........................................................................................................................56

TesTrak...........................................................................................................................72
173

Index

U
Ultraslim MPR................................................................................................................94

VisiTrak .........................................................................................................................86

W
Wellbore Imaging...........................................................................................................89

Wired-Pipe Telemetry .....................................................................................................48

Z
ZoneTrak G ....................................................................................................................80

ZoneTrak R.....................................................................................................................78
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