LSOG LLC

 Hello Everyone!

 

This morning, Friday, November 15, 2024, 6:00 am MST, we are at TD with the 7” intermediate casing at 12,670’, circulating and conditioning mud, and preparing to cement.

Yesterday, while RIH with the casing, we tagged a bridge at 8,050’ and could not go any deeper.  While attempting to work through the bridge, we lost ±400 Bbls of mud.

We spent 5 hours building the mud volume back up in the pits, then after regaining circulation with a special “pill” spotted on bottom, we finally worked through the bridge after

pounding on it with the casing for several hours. The 7” casing was then RIH to 12,670’ TD with full circulation regained. We definitely had a few tense moments yesterday!

Hitting bridges and having to work through them while running casings is nothing out of the ordinary. It kind’a goes with the territory. It happens all the time in the drilling business!

Thank you, Earl, Ben, and Duane for getting us out of a bind!

 

Current plans are:

(1.) Cement 7” casing at 12,670’ TD,

(2.) ND (“Nipple Down”) 5,000 psi BOP stack,

(3.) NU (“Nipple Up”) 10,000 psi BOP stack and test as per BLM regulations,

(4.) TIH with 6 1/8” bit and BHA,

(5.) Drill out cement, float joint, and 10’ of new hole,

(6.) Conduct FIT (“Formation Integrity Test”),

(7.) Drill 6 1/8” hole to 15,600’ TVD !!

 

Today’s video features Mr. Trey Franklin, Derrick Man for Rig 88. Trey has been working on drilling rigs in both the domestic US and internationally for the past 18 years.

Derrick Hands is responsible for the upkeep and treatment of the mud system. In the video, Mr. Franklin regularly 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. In the video, the viscosity is measured in seconds of time, the number of seconds it takes for 1 quart of mud to fill the cup. Trey then weighs the mud on the scale, reading the weight in pounds per gallon, then enters the readings into the system for permanent record. He spends most of his time talking and conferring with the driller and the mud engineer to ensure 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 the human 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's hands are also responsible for the maintenance and operation of the two large mud pumps. In the video, you can see Trey using an “old school” method ( a large open-end/box-end wrench) to detect any abnormal sounds or mechanical defects in the fluid ends of the pumps. Pretty ingenious in my book!!

 

Enjoy!

 

2024 11 15   https://vimeo.com/1029268336/44c3856374?share=copy

2024 11 15 Profiles of Courage - Trey Franklin (Derrick Man)

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Hello Everyone!

 

This morning, Thursday, November 14, 2024, 6:00 am MST, we are RIH with 7” intermediate casing at 8,050’.

 

Current plans are:

 

(2.) Finish RIH with 7” casing to 12,670’ TD and cement.

(3.) ND (“Nipple Down”) 5,000 psi BOP stack,

(4.) NU (“Nipple Up”) 10,000 psi BOP stack and test as per BLM regulations,

(5.) TIH with 6 1/8” bit and BHA,

(6.) Drill out cement, float joint, and 10’ of new hole,

(7.) Conduct FIT (“Formation Integrity Test”),

(8.) Drill 6 1/8” hole to 15,600’ TVD !!

 

Today’s video features Mr. Nathan Wagner, Field Supervisor with TRK Casing Services.

Mr. Wagner explains the casing running process in general.

TRK personnel clean the threads of the casing, makeup each joint, and then run it in hole.

This process is repeated for each of the 324 joints of the casing.

It will take approximately 14 hours to run the entire 12,670’ casing string.

 

Enjoy!

 

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2024 11 14 Running 7” Intermediate Casing

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Hello Everyone!

 

This morning, Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 6:00 am MST, we are POOH with the bit, preparing to RIH with 7” intermediate casing.  

We finished logging and RIH with the bit, tagged the bridge at 7,870’ (TD of hole is at 12,670’).

Washed and reamed the hole at same, then TIH to 12,670’ TD.

After circulating and conditioning the mud for several hours, we are currently POOH preparing to run casing.  

 

Current plans are:

 

(1.) POOH with bit.

(2.) Run and cement 7” casing at 12,670’ MD,

(3.) ND (“Nipple Down”) 5,000 psi BOP stack,

(4.) NU (“Nipple Up”) 10,000 psi BOP stack and test as per BLM regulations,

(5.) TIH with 6 1/8” bit and BHA,

(6.) Drill out cement, float joint, and 10’ of new hole,

(7.) Conduct FIT (“Formation Integrity Test”),

(8.) Drill 6 1/8” hole to 15,600’ TVD !!

 

Today’s video features Mr. Ben Hadden (LSOG Wellsite Supervisor & Drilling Engineer). Ben explains the open hole logging process a bit more in detail.

Thank you, Jacek, for staying up until the wee hours of the morning to video and document the logging process!

 

 

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2024 11 13 Intermediate Logging Depth 12670' Ben Hadden

2024 11 12 Profiles of Courage - Joshua Mitchell (Mudlogger)

 This morning, Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 6:00 am MST, we are running open hole logs (Schlumberger). We finished POOH, rigged up logging truck and logging tools, ran in the hole, and tagged a bridge at 7,870’ (TD of hole is at 12,670’). We are currently logging up from there to surface casing set at 3,500’. Tagging bridges up high on initial logging runs are nothing unusual or out of the ordinary. Normal procedures are to make another bit trip to bottom, wipe and ream the hole at the tight spot, then attempt to run logs again, however; since winter stipulations are fast approaching, it is imperative we continue with drilling operations to reach the Shannon 5 at 15,600’.

 

Current plans are:

 

(1.) finish logging to surface casing at 3,500’,

(2.) TIH with bit to 12,670’,

(3.) Circulate & condition mud. POOH.

(3.) Run and cement 7” casing at 12,670’ MD,

(4.) ND (“Nipple Down”) 5,000 psi BOP stack,

(5.) NU (“Nipple Up”) 10,000 psi BOP stack and test as per BLM regulations,

(6.) TIH with 6 1/8” bit and BHA,

(7.) Drill out cement, float joint and 10’ of new hole,

(8.) Conduct FIT (“Formation Integrity Test”),

(9.) Drill 6 1/8” hole to 15,600’ TVD !!

 

Today’s video features Mr. Joshua Mitchell (Mudlogger). Josh is one of the newest members of the LSOG team here on location. He works the nighttime shift from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, relieving Dr. Mike Seidensticker who works the daylight shift. Mudloggers collect and analyze the cuttings from the hole to determine the geology of where we are at throughout the drilling of the well. There are a myriad of different technical analyses run on the cuttings. In the video, Josh explains the details of some of those technical evaluation processes.

 

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2024 11 12 Profiles of Courage - Joshua Mitchell (Mudlogger)

2024 11 11 Jeff & Malia Gann Rig Visit

Yesterday, we had a rig visit by Jeff & Malia Gann, Investors and part of the LSOG family!
We took a tour of the rig and then took an ATV ride to inspect the staked drilling locations for our 2025 drilling program.
Plenty of rough road and wildlife!
Thank you, Jacek, for the great video!
 
Enjoy!

 

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2024 11 11 Jeff & Malia Gann Rig Visit

Playing with Fire: Money, Banking, and the Federal Reserve

Oct 12, 2024

MISES INSTITUTE

Since its founding, the Fed has been the source of booms, busts, and the ongoing impoverishment of Americans. This is why a new, critical look at the Federal Reserve is needed, and why the Mises Institute is now happy to bring you this new documentary on the Fed. Playing with Fire examines how the Fed has used its expanding power to damage our economy, increase inequality, and impoverish ordinary Americans. The film also examines how much the Fed has expanded its own power since the 2008 Financial Crisis. Featuring interviews with Ron Paul, Tom DiLorenzo, Joseph Salerno, Mark Thornton, Jim Grant, Alex Pollock, and Jonathan Newman, Playing with Fire explains the Fed, where it came from, and why it is so dangerous. Perhaps most importantly of all, Playing with Fire shows why we need to end the Fed altogether.

2024 11 10 Profiles of Courage - Steve Whalin (Rig Manager) Stuck Pipe

This morning, Sunday, November 10, 2024, 6:00 am MST, we are drilling @ 12,359’ TD, 11 fph average P rate for the past 24 hours. We made 214’ yesterday. P rates ranged from 5 fph to 30 fph depending on the difficulty of maintaining desired bit trajectory. The bottom of the hole is currently 1,414’ from the surface location, in a Northwest direction, at an 8.5⁰ angle. The hole also tried to stick us again several times last night requiring several hours to work free, then, wash and ream that same section of the hole, recovering occasion chunks of coal (silver dollar size) over the shakers.
 
It is becoming increasingly more difficult to maintain the desired trajectory to our target, hence; we are seriously considering setting the 7” casing at a shallower depth at approximately 12,650’ rather than the originally proposed depth of 12,800’. There was nothing magic about the 12,800’ depth. This is just another case of the hole “telling what to do”. We should be at that ±12,650’ depth sometime this evening at which time we will run open hole logs and run pipe. We are working closely with our mudlogger, Dr. Mike, to pick a good depth at which to set the casing.
 
Today’s video features Mr. Steve Whalin, one of the Rig Managers for Rig 88. Mr. Whalin has been in the oilfield for over 20 years and has an extensive family history in the same. There are four Rig Managers for Rig 88. Two Rig Managers are always on the rig working 12-hour shifts. Two are always on days off. During their respective tour, Rig Managers are responsible for all rig personnel, rig functionality, maintenance, and repairs. They spend most 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 Steve conferring with one of the Drillers as they are working to free up the drill string that had temporarily become stuck at the drill bit. This is nothing out of the ordinary and happens on a regular basis. In directional drilling, this is known as “tool face” stuck. Things get a bit tense until the bit is freed up. Towards the end of the video, Duane Winkler, one of our Wellsite Supervisors, explains how you become “tool face” stuck and likewise, free up the pipe.
 
Also, please find attached a good picture showing the lay of the land!

 

Y’all have a blessed Sunday!

 

2024 11 10   https://vimeo.com/1028081554/8b5a46c2ad?share=copy

2024 11 10 Profiles of Courage - Steve Whalin (Rig Manager) Stuck Pipe

2024 11 09 Mudlogger Update - Dr Mike Seidensticker

This morning, Saturday, November 9, 2024, 6:00 am MST, we are drilling @ 12,145’ TD, 18 fph average P rate for the past 24 hours. We made 315’ yesterday. Had to wash and ream the bottom 200’ to get back to bottom. That took a little time. P rates ranged from 10 fph to 80 fph depending on the difficulty of maintaining desired bit trajectory. The bottom of the hole is currently 1,357’ from the surface location, in a Northwest direction, at a 9.5⁰ angle. The hole also tried to stick us several times last night requiring several hours to work free, then, wash and ream that same section of the hole, recovering occasion chunks of coal (silver dollar size) over the shakers. That’s probably what’s trying to stick us. Nothing out of the ordinary, just routine for this section of the hole.

 

Estimated 7” OD intermediate casing depth is 12,800’. We should be at that depth, ready to log, by this coming Monday, 11/11/2024. Compared to Denver (12” – 15” of snow), the weather has been pretty nice to us here the past several days!

 

Today’s video features a mudlogging update by Dr Mike Seidensticker. He explains in detail, several of the high-tech instruments used in evaluating the cuttings from the wellbore.

 

Y’all have a blessed weekend!

 

Enjoy!

 

2024 11 09   https://vimeo.com/1027972709/236bdebf6c?share=copy

2024 11 09 Mudlogger Update - Dr Mike Seidensticker

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2024 11 08 Profiles of Courage - Hayden Sullivan (Floor Hand)

This morning, Friday, November 8, 2024, 6:00 am MST, we are washing and reaming our way back to the bottom at 11,750’.  TD of hole is 11,830’. We didn’t make any hole yesterday because we had to wash and ream several tight sections of the hole during the trip. The bit definitely had significant wear and needed to be pulled (see picture below). Many tungsten carbide inserts/cutters were broken or chipped causing lower P rates. Next to the old bit is the new bit we just ran in the hole. Hole size is 8½”. Estimated 7” OD intermediate casing depth is 12,800’. We should be at that depth, ready to log, by this coming Monday, 11/11/2024. Weather has been cooperating with us, just been cold…….12⁰ to 15⁰F with 25 mph winds.

Today’s video features Mr. Hayden Sullivan (Floor Hand). Hayden, 19, is the newest member of the LSOG team. This is his first time on a drilling rig. His father is Pat Sullivan, the Owner and Lead Directional Driller here on location. I have heard a lot of good things about Hayden from other members of his crew. He is not afraid of work! On each crew there is a Driller, Assistant Driller, Derrick Hand, Motor Man and two Floor Hands. These guys literally perform all the manual labor on the rig. They are the backbone of all drilling operations! Without them, nothing gets done! They are constantly on the lookout for any kind of unsafe operations and then report the same to their Driller. My hat is off to these guys for enduring the mud and cold, somehow managing to keep a smile on their face (at least most of the time…..).
 
Y’all have a blessed day!
 
Enjoy!
 
2024 11 08   https://vimeo.com/1027128820/6980739814?share=copy
2024 11 08 Profiles of Courage - Hayden Sullivan (Floor Hand)

Millstone Report w Paul Harrell: TRUTH Revealed Why Didn't They Cheat THIS Time? Dr. Andrew Paquette

 

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President Trump released his plan to DISMANTLE the Deep State.

West Texas Intermediate

President Trump released his plan to DISMANTLE the Deep State. Now that he's President-elect, this is the most important three minutes of video on the internet right now.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k8lkC4u7Syza4wmL5yLZeS8HJcLMF90A/view?usp=sharing

Implications of accelerated and delayed climate action for Ireland’s energy transition under carbon budgets

Limiting global warming requires the effective implementation of energy mitigation measures by individual countries. However, the consequences of the timing of these efforts on the technical feasibility of adhering to cumulative carbon budgets—which determines future global warming—are underexplored. Moreover, existing national studies on carbon budgets either overlook integrated sectoral interactions, path dependencies, or comprehensive demand-side strategies. To address this, we analyse Ireland’s mitigation pathways under equal per-capita carbon budgets using an energy systems optimisation model. Our findings reveal that delayed mitigation brings forward the need for a net-zero target by five years, risks carbon lock-in and stranded assets, increase reliance on carbon dioxide removal technologies and leads to higher long-term mitigation costs. To keep the Paris Agreement targets, countries must set and meet accelerated mid-term mitigation goals and address energy demand.

- - - MaREI, the Research Ireland Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine, Environmental Research Institute, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland. 2 School of Engineering and Architecture, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland. 3 Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University, New York City, NY, USA. 4 Energy Systems Modelling Analytics Limited (ESMA Ltd.), Galway, Ireland. 5 Center for Energy, Environmental, and Economic Systems Analysis, Energy Systems Division, Argonne National Laboratory, IL, USA. 6 R&D, Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES), Glasgow, UK.

e-mail: vahid.aryanpur@ucc.ie

npj Climate Action | (2024)

Follow the Money = It's all a big Hoax.

Climate Change Plans

A climate action plan is a framework document for measuring, tracking, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adopting climate adaptation measures. These documents are used as a framework to guide administrative bodies in addressing the impact of climate change in their communities. Climate action plans typically include targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and detailed steps for meeting and tracking those targets. Plans may also include elements such as resilience strategies and clean energy targets. The plans generally focus on implementing actions that will achieve emissions reductions in the most cost-effective way possible.

Why do Climate Action Plans Matter?

Climate plans are a crucial tool for tracking and meeting global climate goals. They can be applied at a wide range of different institutional levels, from city governments to universities to federal programs. A climate plan’s emissions targets and goals are usually voted on and approved by the governing body adopting the plan, often in collaboration with non-governmental stakeholder groups and the public.

2024 11 07 Profiles of Courage - Tristan Robinson (Driller)

 This morning, Thursday, November 7, 2024, 6:00 am MST, we are circulating bottoms up at 11,830’ TD preparing to POOH for a new bit. We made 286’ averaging 12 fph. P rates were down from yesterday and it was becoming more difficult to maintain the desired angle and azimuth (i.e. the bit has significant wear and needs to be changed out). The cutters become worn, broken, or chipped causing lower P rates. Excessive wear can also be caused by the increased angle of the hole, such as we have in this well (10⁰ to 12⁰).

It should take approximately 12 hours to trip for the bit. The estimated 7” OD intermediate casing depth is 12,800’. We should be at that depth, ready to log, by this coming Monday, 11/11/2024. The weather has been cooperating with us; it has just been cold…….12⁰ to 15⁰F with 25 mph winds.

 

Today’s video features Mr. Tristan Robinson, Driller, and his dog “Rosie”. Tristan has been on drilling rigs for over 20 years and drilled all over the world and offshore. On each crew, there is a Driller, Assistant Driller, Derrick Hand, Motor Man, and two Floor Hands.  He is one of us. All the hands you see on the rig with LSOG hard hats are part of the LSOG family – employees of LSOG. Drillers are the guys who actually run and operate the rig. They have 4 or 5 other “hands” or crew that report to him. He is responsible for “getting things done” around the rig safely and efficiently. Drillers work closely with the Directional Driller to ensure the bit is drilling in the desired trajectory at maximum P rates. They are also responsible for taking charge and directing any and all repairs on the rig when something goes down. They carry a lot of responsibility! In addition to “Diesel”, the first rig mascot shown in earlier videos, we have Tristan’s dog “Rosie”. I thought she was a “bird dog”. I was corrected. Tristan said she is a “bear and mountain lion” dog! They do things a little differently in these parts! Quite impressive!

 

Today, have also attached a still picture entitled “The Lone Tree”. Jacek went walking around yesterday and took this picture. Great pic, Jacek!

 

Y’all have a blessed day!

 

Enjoy!

 

2024 11 07   https://vimeo.com/1027122434/a8fc585bc2?share=copy

2024 11 07 Profiles of Courage - Tristan Robinson (Driller)

 This morning, Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 6:00 am MST, we are drilling at 11,544’ TD. We made 307’ averaging 14 fph. P rates range from 8 fph to 30 fph. P rates are down due to one of the three big electric generators being down. I have not heard from Earl with an estimated time for repairs. Reduced electrical power means reduced pump rates which means reduced performance from the directional tools downhole. You can see these generators in today’s video featuring Mike Brantley, the Motorman, who keeps a close eye on the performance metrics for all engines on the Rig 88. These electric generators deliver 750 kVA each and are powered by 1,700 HP diesel engines. The average house today requires 150 to 200 kVA.  The estimated 7” OD intermediate casing depth is 12,800’. We should be at that depth, ready to log, by this coming Sunday, 11/10/2024. Weather has been cooperating with us, just been cold…….12⁰ to 15⁰F with 25 mph winds.

 

Today’s video features Mr. Mike Brantley, Motorman. On each crew, there is a Driller, Assistant Driller, Derrick Hand, Motor Man, and two Floor Hands. As a Motorman, they are responsible for the maintenance and repairs of all the engines on the rig (…..and anything else that might go down and need to be repaired…..).  They are usually the ones who have worked around big engines for most of their career and understand how they work. Mike is always there, ready to jump in and lend a helping hand wherever needed! Thank you, Mike, for all your hard work and dedication!

 

Y’all have a blessed day!

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2024 11 06 Profiles of Courage - Mike Brantley (Motorman)

Profiles of Courage - Christopher Fisher (Floor Hand

 This morning, Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 6:00 am MST, we are drilling at 11,237’ TD. We made 417’ averaging 24 fph. P rates range from 15 fph to 75 fph. It’s good to be back to making hole again!!. The estimated 7” OD intermediate casing depth is 12,800’. We should be at that depth, ready to log, by this coming Sunday, 11/10/2024. The weather has been cooperating with us, it has just been cold…….20⁰ to 25⁰F

Today’s video features Mr. Christopher Fisher, one of our Floor Hands. On each crew there is a Driller, Assistant Driller, Derrick Hand, Motor Man and two Floor Hands. These guys literally perform all the manual labor on the rig. They are the backbone of all drilling operations! Without them, nothing gets done! They are constantly on the lookout for any kind of unsafe operation and then report it to their driller. My hat is off to these guys for enduring the mud and cold, and somehow managing to keep a smile on their faces (at least most of the time…..).
 
Y’all have a blessed day!
 
Enjoy!

2024 11 05   https://vimeo.com/1026532487/61acb16740?share=copy

Profiles of Courage - Christopher Fisher (Floor Hand)

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)

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2024 11 02 Profiles of Courage - Devan Grubb (Mudlogger)

Nov 2, 2024

This morning, Saturday, November 1, 2024, 6:00 am MST, we are POOH to change out the bit & BHA and make some rig upgrades that improve P rates. The TD of the hole is still at 10,785’.

Yesterday was quite an eventful day. While washing and reaming at 10,708’ (77’ off bottom), the 4” O.D. drill string parted at 70’.

There was an apparent defect in one of the last few joints of drill pipe that were picked up off the pipe rack. See attachment for pictures and additional details (3 pages total in attachment).

The hole has stabilized once we attained a 10.4 ppg mud weight all the way around (in the hole and in the pits). No more sluffing shale.

 

Plans are to: (1.) POOH, (2.) replace standpipe and related 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 bottom with the new bit and BHA, P Rates should be substantially higher. Estimated intermediate casing depth is 12,800’.

 

Today’s video features Mr. Devan Grubb, nighttime mudlogger for Field Geo Services, Inc. Devan assists Dr. Mike Seidensticker, the daytime mudlogger, in collecting and analyzing the drill cuttings that come across the shale shaker. He gives a detailed explanation of the procedures used for analyzing the cuttings. At the beginning of the video is a picture of a sunset on Rig 88.

 

Enjoy!

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2024 11 02 Profiles of Courage - Devan Grubb (Mudlogger)

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)
 
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2024 10 31 Another Winter Day on Rig 88 (1)
 
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2024 10 31 Another Winter Day on Rig 88 (2)

November 1st update

 November 1st Update - and progress report.

 This morning, Friday, November 1, 2024, 6:00 am MST, we are still washing and reaming our way back in the hole with a new bit and BHA (“Bottom Hole Assembly”). 10,785’ TD. We did not make any hole again yesterday due to the bit trip. 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. The hole is becoming more stable as we increase the mud weight. We are currently washing and reaming @ 10,635’, almost back to TD at 10,785’. The hole is stable and in much better condition than previously anticipated. Plans are to: (1.) circulate the mud system, raising the mud weight to an even 10.4 ppg all around, both in the hole and in the pits, (2.) POOH, (3.) replace standpipe and related 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 bottom with the new bit and BHA, P Rates should be substantially higher. The estimated intermediate casing depth is 12,800’. The last couple of days is a perfect example of the previously mentioned oilfield saying, “Let the hole tell you what to do”. This was the hole telling us “You better raise the mud weight or I’m going to fall in on you!!”. The hole is stabilized now……..
 Today’s video features Mr. John Kennedy, one of the Rig Managers for Rig 88. Mr. Kennedy has been in the oilfield for over 25 years and has an extensive family history. He has been with Earl Sanford for most of those 25 years both in the domestic United States and internationally. There are four Rig Managers for Rig 88. Two Rig Managers are always on the rig working 12-hour shifts. Two are always on days off. During their respective tour, Rig Managers are responsible for all rig personnel, rig functionality, maintenance, and repairs. A big job, indeed! They spend most 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 John conferring with Cody Davis, one of the previously interviewed Drillers. They are 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. 

2024 11 01   https://vimeo.com/1025466596/c7561de6dd?share=copy

2024 11 01 Profiles of Courage - John Kennedy (Rig Manager)