Interactive method for real-time displaying, querying and forecasting drilling event and hazard information
US7003439B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 30, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B44/00
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method is disclosed for characterizing a drilling hazard. The method includes determining a well plan including at least a wellbore trajectory. A likelihood of occurrence of at least one drilling hazard is estimated. A severity of the at least one drilling hazard is estimated. The hazard is displayed on a representation of the wellbore trajectory, by indicating thereon a position of, the likelihood and the severity of the at least one drilling hazard.
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