An Innovative and Collaborative Real-Time Well Path Planning,

Cost reduction is a driving force in the development of brownfield wells.1 It is well known that better planning leads to better execution in the drilling phase with less nonproductive time and reduced costs. This paper describes enhanced well planning workflows in light of recent software technological innovations. The technology, which enables this solution for the first time in the industry, involves the addition of modules to Petrel seismicto-simulation workflow software that are relevant to the drilling domain, combined with innovative drilling applications such as Osprey* Risk drilling risk prediction software and drilling industry standards such as Drilling Office* integrated engineering software. This workflow provides a means for closer collaboration between domains and rapid updating of plans and models, while mitigating risks and therefore reducing costs. Abstract