2024 11 03 Profiles of Courage - Casey Olsen (Assistant Driller)

 This morning, Sunday, November 3, 2024, 6:00 am MST, after spending 15 hours yesterday upgrading the rig mud system, we are tripping back in the hole with a new bit & BHA. Bit depth is 5,625’. The TD of the hole is still at 10,785’. We replaced the standpipe and related surface equipment increasing the working pressure on the mud system from 5,000 psi to 7,500 psi. With the increased mud weight and depths, being restricted to 5,000 psi working pressure is causing lower P rates. When we get back to the bottom with the new bit and BHA, P Rates should be substantially higher. We should be back to making a new hole sometime this afternoon. The estimated intermediate casing depth is 12,800’.
 
The standpipe is indicated by the red arrow.

Today’s video features Mr. Casey Olsen, one of our Assistant Drillers. Each crew has a Driller, Assistant Driller, Derrick Hand, Motor Man, and two Floor Hands. The Assistant Driller is kind’a a “go between” between the Driller and the other members of the crew. He assists the Driller in performing his duties and then jumps in where needed helping out where needed on the floor. Assistant Drillers spend a lot of their time talking and conferring with all rig personnel to ensure safe, efficient operations. A big job, indeed! In the video, you can see Casey closely watching and monitoring the drilling parameters in the doghouse on the floor to maximize P rates. The level of technologies available nowadays to drilling personnel is truly amazing. Watch the screen closely towards the end of the video.
 
I have also attached a couple more still pictures of a sunset on Rig 88.
Thank you, Jacek Bogucki, for all the great pics and videos!!
Y’all have a blessed Sunday!
 
Enjoy!

 

 

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2024 11 03 Profiles of Courage - Casey Olsen (Assistant Driller)