Baker Hughes Launches SeismicTrak Service and Introduces 3D Completion Design Software

Baker Hughes Launches SeismicTrak Service
Baker Hughes has commercially launched its SeismicTrak seismic-while-drilling service, which, according to the company, enables operators to reduce drilling risk with real-time seismic data capture without adding nonproductive time to their drilling operation. The service helps operators to adjust well paths to maximize production by updating velocity profiles and reservoir models.

In extended-reach and horizontal wellbores, the SeismicTrak sensors in the bottomhole assembly have access when wireline deployment could be difficult. In addition to checkshot data, full wireline-quality VSP imaging data are collected in memory for processing after drilling to mitigate impending hazards and increase subsurface understanding.

Real-time and memory data are processed by VSFusion, a joint venture of Baker Hughes and CGG Veritas.

Baker Hughes Introduces 3D Completion Design Software
Baker Hughes has released its Completion ArchiTEX (CTX) 3D completion design software, which the company says provides an interactive representation of real-world well environments for more accurate completion designs. The software allows users to input the exact parameters of their completion designs and make adjustments as needed to avoid hazardous situations during operations.

The hardware catalog that accompanies the CTX software is governed by smart rules and incorporates design standards and practices that ensure quality as the model is developed. Should the input parameters exceed the standards, an error message will indicate that the design criteria are noncompliant. The user will then be able to make adjustments to the model to correct and improve the completion design. The software also features an intuitive user interface with a drag-and-drop function for easier creation of 3D designs.

The CTX software models are constructed using a CAD engine that generates 2D schematics and interactive 3D graphics, allowing users to view and navigate through the well path, casing, tubing, and completion subassemblies in simulated 3D environments. It is ideally suited for complex well scenarios, including multilaterals, multi-zone completions, and intelligent wells.

The software offers an interactive design workspace that allows users to share concepts and parameters, and propose changes. Teams can collaborate more effectively to design 3D completion models from multiple locations, knowing that the latest model will be available along with a record of design amendments. The CTX software also provides operators with completion designs, cost estimates, and daily performance reports.

Keywords: Seismic Data, Drilling Operation, Velocity Profiles, Reservoir Models, Bottomhole Assembly, ARC Advisory Group.