Oil well drilling process pdf
Introduction – Function of Drilling Engineer To prepare drilling programs; modified drilling program cost estimates including AFEs (Authorization for Expenditure); bid specification for drilling contractor; drilling contracts. There are various drilling contracts: daily rate, turnkey, footage rate, and incentive. Drilling an oil well is a massive project that requires multiple teams of workers and very deep pockets. But money and manpower aren't enough. Before beginning, there will be permits and proposals to fill out, serious research to conduct, and some very specialized equipment to obtain. The Horizontal Directional Drilling Process The tools and techniques used in the horizontal directional drilling (HDD) process are an outgrowth of the oil well drilling industry. The components of a horizontal drilling rig used for pipeline construction are similar to those of an oil well drilling rig with the major exception being