The Peregrino project, located in the post-salt zone of the Campos Basin, presents immense challenges for drilling extended-reach wells. This paper shares challenges imposed by the well profile and downhole environment on the design and execution phases. Information is included about the solutions used that led to reaching the target depth as planned, including the well-planning methodology, bottomhole-assembly (BHA) design, drill-bit selection, data monitoring, and procedures for maximizing the transfer of power downhole and minimizing rock-cutting energy.
Introduction
The Peregrino oil field is in the BM-C‑7 area of the Campos Basin. Of 47 wells drilled from two fixed platforms in the field (Peregrino A and B), 20 were from Peregrino A, where the longest horizontal sections have been drilled.
