Drilling shoetrack with 1.15 deg bend in motor (and PDC bit)

Hi folks

At a recent DWOP, the draft programme being reviewed had a BHA with a 1.15 degree bend in the motor. A PDC bit is planned.


We discussed the possibility of severe damage to the bit whilst drilling the shoetrack, and also challenged the need for such an aggressive bend in what amounts to a vertical well; bend was proposed to give some capability to correct inclination.

As usual, there were as many opinions as there were people sitting at the table.

We're interested to hear of members' experiences in this regard.

With kind regards.

Dave Taylor

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