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M
ost Casing while Drilling pressures. Because they improve stability problems occur
—about 80%—is done wellbore stability, the DCwD at very predictable times
by attaching a nonre- techniques developed through or depths
trievable bit to the bottom close collaboration between Hole sizes from 6 to 171⁄2 in
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of the casing and leaving the bit in Schlumberger and Tesco under
the hole. Directional casing while the sponsorship of ConocoPhillips PROVIDES UNIQUE SOLUTIONS
drilling (DCwD) uses a steerable may reduce the number of casing
BHA that is retrieved—not left strings needed. BHA retrievable at will using
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Drillpipe Casing
Annulus
PDC bit
The steerable BHAs for directional casing while drilling are usually †Provided by Schlumberger
run and retrieved on wireline, but drillpipe also can be used. ‡Provided by TESCO
Directional
Casing while
Drilling
DCwD, using a retrievable
BHA to steer the wellbore,
is a viable alternative to
conventional directional
drilling in depleted or
mature fields that have
severe lost circulation
and wellbore stability
problems.
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