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Managed Pressure Drilling Overview

Managed pressure drilling (MPD) is an adaptive drilling process that precisely controls the annular pressure profile throughout the wellbore. The objectives are to determine the downhole pressure limits and manage the annular pressure accordingly through active and continuous control of pressure in the uncased wellbore section. This allows drilling to stay within the pore pressure and fracture pressure profiles of the formation. MPD uses a closed circulation system to precisely deliver controlled pressures against the entire annulus during drilling and connections.

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Managed Pressure Drilling Overview

Managed pressure drilling (MPD) is an adaptive drilling process that precisely controls the annular pressure profile throughout the wellbore. The objectives are to determine the downhole pressure limits and manage the annular pressure accordingly through active and continuous control of pressure in the uncased wellbore section. This allows drilling to stay within the pore pressure and fracture pressure profiles of the formation. MPD uses a closed circulation system to precisely deliver controlled pressures against the entire annulus during drilling and connections.

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  • Introduction to Managed-Pressure-Drilling (MPD): Defines the MPD process and its objectives of precisely controlling the annular pressure within the wellbore.
  • Explanation of Managed-Pressure-Drilling (MPD): Elaborates on the adaptive drilling process involved in maintaining hydraulic pressure profiles for drilling.
  • Application Practices for MPD: Describes techniques and practices for applying managed-pressure principles in drilling operations.
  • Implementation Concepts: Outlines key concepts in implementing managed-pressure drilling within closed systems.
  • MPD Technology Elements: Details the technological components necessary for MPD, including circulation systems and control devices.
  • Objectives of Managed-Pressure-Drilling: Clarifies the primary objectives of MPD, providing flexibility in well influx management.
  • Benefits of Managed-Pressure-Drilling: Summarizes the advantages gained through MPD, such as improved well control and reduced costs.

Managed-Pressure-Drilling (MPD)

Definition:

“MPD is an adaptive drilling process used to


precisely control the annular pressure profile
throughout the wellbore.
The objectives are to ascertain the downhole
pressure environment limits and to manage the
annular hydraulic pressure profile
accordingly.”
By:
IADC Underbalanced Operations and Managed Pressure
Committee.
Ref.
Frink, P. (2006). “Managed pressure drilling—what’s in a name?” in
Drilling Contractor, Mar-Apr. p. 36-39.
Managed-Pressure-Drilling (MPD)
Explanation:

“MPD is an adaptive drilling process used to


precisely control the annular pressure profile
throughout the wellbore. The objectives are to
ascertain the downhole pressure environment
limits and to manage the annular hydraulic
pressure profile accordingly.”
By:
Dr. Awal.

Active, continuous control.


Managed-Pressure-Drilling (MPD)
Explanation:

“MPD is an adaptive drilling process used to


precisely control the annular pressure profile
throughout the wellbore. The objectives are to
ascertain the downhole pressure environment
limits and to manage the annular hydraulic
pressure profile accordingly.”
By:
Dr. Awal.

Active, continuous control of


pressure in the un-cased portion.
Managed-Pressure-Drilling (MPD)
Explanation:

“MPD is an adaptive drilling process used to


precisely control the annular pressure profile
throughout the wellbore. The objectives are to
ascertain the downhole pressure environment
limits and to manage the annular hydraulic
pressure profile accordingly.”
By:
Dr. Awal.

Determine Formation Pore & Frac Pr


profiles
Managed-Pressure-Drilling (MPD)
Explanation:

“MPD is an adaptive drilling process used to


precisely control the annular pressure profile
throughout the wellbore. The objectives are to
ascertain the downhole pressure environment
limits and to manage the annular hydraulic
pressure profile accordingly.”
By:
Dr. Awal.

Apply (Pc+ Static Pr +/- Friction Pr) to


stay >< Formation Pore & < Frac Pr
profiles
How to Manage-Pressure-Drilling

The key is Pc > 0:


Apply (Pc+ Static Pr +/- Friction Pr) to stay
>< Formation Pore &
< Frac Pr profiles

Pc > 0 is possible only when the


Drilling Fluid Circulation Loop is a
CLOSED SYSTEM.
How to Manage-Pressure-Drilling

In Conventional (read: Overbalanced) drilling


method, the only way to control/adjust the
Annular Pressure is to:

Increase the mud weight,


Or
Decrease the mud weight.

The Pump is not used to control the ECD.


How to Manage-Pressure-Drilling

In Conventional (read: Overbalanced) drilling


method, the only way to control/adjust the
Annular Pressure is to:

It is a SLOW, time-consuming
Increase process.
the mud weight,
 Less time is available
Orto react to
unexpected situations that call for an
Decrease
increase the mud
or decrease in the weight.
applied hydraulic pressure in the annulus.

The Pump is not used to control the ECD.


How to Manage-Pressure-Drilling

Therefore, an MPD process consists of:


Closed, pressurizable Circulation system.
 Controlled Pressures can be continuously
delivered against the entire annulus section.
 The system is Closed at ALL times. i.e.,
during drilling, and making/breaking
pipe connections.

Ref.
McCaskill, J. et al. (2006). “Managing wellbore pressure while drilling,” in
Drilling Contractor, Mar-Apr. p. 40-42.
How to Manage-Pressure-Drilling

The MPD technology:


 Close the Annulus (Drillstem-Casing) with a
Rotating Control Device (RCD).
 Flow the returning mud through an adjustable

Choke Manifold connected to the RCD.


 A Float Valve (check valve) in the drill stem.
 A pressurized Shale-shaker & Degasser
(or 4-phase separator).
Ref. A Flare stack.
McCaskill, J. et al. (2006). “Managing wellbore pressure while drilling,” in
Drilling Contractor, Mar-Apr. p. 40-42.
Objectives of Manage-Pressure-Drilling

TWO basic objectives of MPD:

Prevent INFLUX if you do not want it.


 Allow INFLUX if you want it.

This flexibility of doing both OBD and UBD


is the key feature of MPD.
Ref.
McCaskill, J. et al. (2006). “Managing wellbore pressure while drilling,” in
Drilling Contractor, Mar-Apr. p. 40-42.
Benefits of Manage-Pressure-Drilling

TWO basic objectives of MPD:

 Better Well Control


(Stability: Less Diff.Sticking, Kick, etc.)

 Less Well Intervention


 Significantly higher ROP!

1. Saves Rig-days  $$
2. No Formation Damage Higher Productivity
 $$

Managed-Pressure-Drilling (MPD) Definition: “MPD is an adaptive drilling process used to precisely control the annular p
Managed-Pressure-Drilling (MPD) Explanation: “MPD is an adaptive drilling process used to precisely control the annular
Managed-Pressure-Drilling (MPD) Explanation: “MPD is an adaptive drilling process used to precisely control the annular
Managed-Pressure-Drilling (MPD) Explanation: “MPD is an adaptive drilling process used to precisely control the annular
Managed-Pressure-Drilling (MPD) Explanation: “MPD is an adaptive drilling process used to precisely control the annular
How to Manage-Pressure-Drilling The key is Pc > 0: Apply (Pc+ Static Pr +/- Friction Pr) to stay >< Formation P
How to Manage-Pressure-Drilling In Conventional (read: Overbalanced) drilling method, the only way to control/adjust the
How to Manage-Pressure-Drilling In Conventional (read: Overbalanced) drilling method, the only way to control/adjust the
How to Manage-Pressure-Drilling Therefore, an MPD process consists of: Closed, pressurizable Circulation system.  Contr
How to Manage-Pressure-Drilling The MPD technology:  Close the Annulus (Drillstem-Casing) with a Rotating Control

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