The oil and gas industry is facing a significant skills gap. There aren’t enough people with the required skill set to take on the work available effectively. The 2022 Energy Sector report by Brunel found that 43% of current energy workers globally want to leave the industry within the next five years. So, what’s causing this mass exit that has, …
In simple terms, drilling optimisation is the continuous effort to identify improvements in drilling practices and performance. These improvements don’t necessarily have to be drastic changes, small alterations to processes can have substantial impacts. Considering that a daily rig rate can cost hundreds of thousands of pounds, shaving a few hours in drilling time can save tens of thousands. That’s …
16 years… about time we took a step back to reflect on our journey so far. How it all began Let’s take it back to the start. It’s 2006 in Aberdeen, a strong period of growth for the oil and gas industry. We (Nick and Harrie) are working in small service companies but itching to take a risk and launch …
The role of continuous improvement in the Oil & Gas industry The Oil and Gas (O&G) industry faces a great deal of change, challenges, and new opportunities. From a growing focus on sustainability to fluctuating demand and a significant skills shortage, businesses have to adapt their business models to continue improving. Continuous improvement is essentially the ongoing focus on doing …
ME – Development. Challenge What we set out to achieve An operator in ME tasked Aurora to deploy its novel AWOS software, on a development project, to ensure that a like for like comparison could be carried out whilst incorporating a new technology within the drilling system. Solutions What we did Aurora carried out real time drilling efficiency analysis using …
UK CNS Development. Challenge What we set out to achieve Aurora was tasked with examining the drilling performance in the 12 ¼” section of an offset well, where 3x products and 4x runs were required to drill to section TD through the clean chalk in the upper Cretaceous. Solutions What we did By following the Aurora process, and utilising our …
BE3 Indexing Model Application – UK SNS Development Project. Challenge What we set out to achieve Aurora was tasked with developing a drilling optimisation plan to cover each and every section of the well (primary and contingency options) to meet the needs of the customer, on what would be its 1st HPHT drilled on the UK continental shelf. The drilling …
BE3 Indexing Model Application – UK SNS Development Project. Challenge What we set out to achieve After successfully drilling 3 x wells on an 8 x well development campaign, Aurora was tasked with introducing its drill bit efficiency indexing model to their client for use over the next 5 x wells. Solutions What we did The BE3 efficiency indexing model …
Hands-on operation delivers performance improvements at the first attempt. Challenge What we set out to achieve An Australian ultra-high temperature geothermal operator contracted Aurora to undertake a pre-well optimisation analysis and deliver hands on operations support during the 121⁄4” hole section drilling operations. Aurora was tasked to reduce the number of drilling systems used and drilling without the vibration that …
