Implementation of ROP Management Process in Qatar North Field

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Implementation of ROP Management Process in Qatar North Field Stephen M. Remmert; Stephen M. Remmert RasGas Co. Ltd. Search for other works by this author on: This Site Google Scholar Joseph W. Witt; Joseph W. Witt RasGas Co. Ltd. Search for other works by this author on: This Site Google Scholar Fred E. Dupriest Fred E. Dupriest ExxonMobil Development Co. Search for other works by this author on: This Site Google Scholar Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, February 2007. Paper Number: SPE-105521-MS https://doi.org/10.2118/105521-MS Published: February 20 2007 Connected Content Related to: A ROP-Management Process in Qatar North Field Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share Twitter LinkedIn Get Permissions Search Site Citation Remmert, Stephen M., Witt, Joseph W., and Fred E. Dupriest. "Implementation of ROP Management Process in Qatar North Field." Paper presented at the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, February 2007. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/105521-MS Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Reference Manager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentAll ProceedingsSociety of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition Search Advanced Search Abstract In March 2005, the operator implemented a rate of penetration (ROP) management process in Qatar's North Field. IPTC Paper 10706-PP describes the general principles behind the new work process and highlights its introduction to the operator. The ROP management process uses real time, customized surveillance technology to continuously maximize both drill bit cutter efficiency and transmission of energy from rig floor to the bit. This paper focuses on specific changes in drilling practices and their translation into substantive program acceleration and capital savings. To date, the development program has been accelerated by one year and USD 54 million has been saved while drilling 470,000 ft of hole. The process has proven to be a highly effective solution for management of drilling efficiency in a major development drilling campaign. As an indicator of program scope and effectiveness, over 440 personnel have been trained in mechanical specific energy (MSE) analysis, and 50 new field drilling records have been set by the nine rigs involved in the program. Importantly, the process has been implemented with one of the best safety records in industry (TRIR or total recordable incident rate of 0.11 per 200,000 man-hours as of September 06). Keywords: Upstream Oil & Gas, drilling operation, real time system, founder point, Efficiency, MSE analysis, rop limiter, argillaceous limestone, kpsi, anhydrite Subjects: Drill Bits, Drilling Operations Copyright 2007, SPE/IADC Drilling Conference You can access this article if you purchase or spend a download.