1. Enabling full visibility in
drilling operations
Leveraging technology to monitor and control O&G Drilling Operations
Roderick Consulting Inc
January 12, 2015.
2. Other Service Companies
Critical Path Equipment
How do we collect data from rig operations?
The “Simple” Case
Block
Topdrive
Mudlogging
MWD/LWD
Surface
Sensors
Generators
Pumps
Totco / Pason
Data
Center
Office
Aggregator
Monitoring
Rig PLC
Driller’s
Console
3rd Party
Aggregator
BOP
Cementing
Completions
Data
Center
Data
Center
Monitoring
DDR
Corporate DB
3. Other Service Companies
Critical Path Equipment
Can we do better?
Current technology + surface level integration
Block
Topdrive
Mudlogging
MWD/LWD
Surface
Sensors
Generators
Pumps
Monitoring
KPI
Controls
Reporting
Rig PLC Driller’s
Console
BOP
Cementing
Completions
Corporate DB
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
Unified
Aggregation
Drilling Black Box™
4. Is this useful?
Benefits
For the Field Personnel
- Less time writing reports
- Report use measured data
For the Rig Owner
- Additional stream of revenue
- Integrate offline systems (BOP, Generators)
- KPIs based on data
For the Operator
- Simple access to more information
- Stop the finger-pointing
- Real KPIs
5. Is this even possible?
One step at a time
Risk factors:
- Integration of all systems takes significant
effort
- Resistance from Service Companies
Approach to minimize risks:
- Implementation of discreet solutions with high value
- Work with Operators to change procedures
Technology is available:
- All systems include analog or digital interfaces.
- Formats/Protocols are well known.
- Implementation has been successful in previous projects.
6. What are these translators you talk about?
Available technology
Platform
- Small form factor
- Digital I/O
- Network connectivity
- Serial connections
Uses
- Translation from
equipment output to
unified platform
- Control Interface
- Data Processing (KPIs)
7. Is that all?
Additional areas of opportunity
BOP Testing
- Service based model
- Does away with the Circular Recording
Chart
BOP Nuclear Football™
- Remote control of Critical Equipment and BOP
- Allows safely BOP Activation outside of the location
Drilling Black Box™
- Maximum visibility even in case of total
failure
- Potential to negotiate rates with
insurance co.