Case Study
Talon 3D 6¾-in. PDC Drill Bit Drilled Lateral Section in One Run in Haynesville Shale Play
Case History Benefits ? Reduced drilling costs by minimizing slide time ? Improved penetration rates in horizontal lateral hole section ? Increased junk slot area to improve cleaning and reduce balling ? Optimized gauge to reduce bit walk Well background and challenges ? Haynesville Shale, Bossier Parish, Louisiana ? Wells with 4,000-ft to 5,000-ft lateral hole sections Baker Hughes solution and results ? 6¾-in. Hughes Christense