Thursday, October 31, 2024, 6:00 am MST

 This morning, Thursday, October 31, 2024, 6:00 am MST, we are still tripping back in the hole with a new bit and BHA (“Bottom Hole Assembly”).  10,785’ TD. We did not make any hole yesterday due to the bit trip. Tuesday morning the decision was made to POOH to change out the bit and BHA. The new bit will have a more aggressive cutting structure to improve P rates. The new BHA arrangement will help maintain angle and azimuth also allowing an improvement in P rates. While TIH, we tagged fill in the hole and started to wash and ream our way back to bottom. The hole had started to sluff in on us causing these conditions. We are currently circulating the mud system, raising the mud weight to control the sluffing. We are currently at ± 8,500’ washing and reaming our way back to bottom at 10,785’. Estimated intermediate casing depth is 12,800’.
 
Today’s video features Mr. Rowdy Patterson, Derrick Hand for LSOG Rig 88. Tracy has been drilling in the area for the past 4 years and in the petroleum industry for ± 15 years. Derrick Hands are responsible for the upkeep and treatment of the mud system. In the video, Mr. Patterson checks the viscosity and weight of the mud being pumped downhole (going in) and then likewise, checks the same properties of the mud coming out of the hole over the shale shakers. He spends most of his time talking and conferring with the driller and the mud engineer to assure the mud system on the surface and downhole meets or exceeds company specifications. A good mud system is vital to the success of the drilling operations. It’s just like the blood in your body. If your blood is in good shape, you will be in good shape. If your blood is in bad shape, all kinds of sickness and illness will occur. Derrick hands are also responsible for maintenance and operation of the two large mud pumps. In the video, you can see Rowdy using a stethoscope to detect any abnormal sounds or mechanical defects in the fluid ends of the pumps. An important job, indeed!!
I have also included links to a couple of more videos of the winter weather we had yesterday!
Still 20⁰ F, 30+ MPH winds, 8⁰ F wind chill, snowing…………….
 
Enjoy!!
 
2024 10 31   https://vimeo.com/1025172815/840c869b7c?share=copy
2024 10 31 Profiles of Courage - Rowdy Patterson (Rig 88 Derrick Hand)
 
2024 10 31   https://vimeo.com/1025191633/a6f595bf52?share=copy
2024 10 31 Another Winter Day on Rig 88 (1)
 
2024 10 31   https://vimeo.com/1025192653/b4d7dcc97e?share=copy
2024 10 31 Another Winter Day on Rig 88 (2)