PowerDrive Archer

High build rate rotary steerable system

PowerDrive Archer is the unique RSS that delivers high build rate well profiles previously only possible with motors—yet with the ROP and wellbore quality of a fully rotating RSS. This revolutionary, fully rotating RSS repeatedly and consistently delivers high build rates from any inclination—in field trials more than 17°/100 ft.

Earlier reservoir landing for increased exposure

The PowerDrive Archer high build rate RSS provides full directional control at high ROP—whatever the geology or well profile—to land in the reservoir sooner.

The system can drill complex 3D wells from shoe to shoe and openhole sidetrack at any point. PowerDrive Archer RSS is built on the proven and reliable technologies of PowerDrive X6 RSS, which increases the operating envelope for more challenging drilling environments.

All external parts rotate, which reduces the risk of mechanical or differential sticking and improves wellbore quality for easier well completion.

Deeper drilling before kick off

This RSS maintains verticality to a greater depth, even in high-dipping formations. And in horizontal sections, it can drill through hard, interbedded formations at high angles of incidence. Read the case study to find out how PowerDrive Archer RSS has proven successful in horizontal drilling for shale formations.

Steerability assurance & fatigue management

PowerDrive Archer RSS delivers steerability assurance with optimal bit selection. With the integration of Smith, there is now additional expertise and resources, such as IDEAS integrated drillbit design platform, to be able to design bits that are superior in terms of steerability and drilling performance. Advanced modeling for BHA and bit design is tested at Schlumberger Global Drilling Technology Centers and added to an approved bit and BHA catalog.

Schlumberger performed finite element analysis modeling and bending moment analysis on all components of the PowerDrive Archer BHA to understand the effects of high build rates. PERFORM Toolkit data optimization and analysis software provides real-time tracking of fatigue for complex fatigue life prediction and management. Detailed maintenance is performed using Q-TRAC.