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How Halliburton set a Latin American TCP record

After weeks of planning and simulation, safely detonating a 303-meter string of perforating guns saved an operator the cost of an extra deepwater run

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Opportunity

Deep Water

Opportunity
Specific Challenge

Perforate safely and reliably in the challenging Gulf of Mexico

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Gulf of Mexico

REGION - GULF OF MEXICO

Challenge

  •  Perforate safely and reliably in the challenging Gulf of Mexico deepwater environment

Solution

  •  The proven Halliburton portfolio of perforating shaped charges

Result

  • No misfires of perforating charges in the Gulf of Mexico since 2003— more than 1.5 million charges shot to date 
  • Leading-edge capabilities helped eliminate uncertainties and ensure maximum reliability 
  • Increased reliability reduced nonproductive time (NPT), rig costs, and risk

Overview 

Perforating—whether on land or in deep water—is a critical operation. Halliburton takes safety on the job seriously. This commitment has never been more evident than in a Gulf of Mexico (GOM) milestone achievement of 1.5 million perforating charges fired without a misfire since 2003. That’s equivalent to 21 miles of length of guns fired.

Challenge

The global deepwater and ultradeepwater market has been growing rapidly over the past decade. The primary reason behind this development is the advancement in technology, which has allowed companies to explore these petroleum geologies. Deepwater and ultradeepwater environments are challenging and involve risks that can affect rig costs, health, safety, environment (HSE), and nonproductive time (NPT). With perforating, you only have one chance to do it right. No matter where it’s performed, perforating is also inherently complicated. GOM operators need perforating charges that are safe, reliable, and capable of withstanding the environment.

Solution

With the broadest array of reliable high-pressure, high-temperature (HP/HT) solutions in the industry, Halliburton tools and equipment offer proven performance in the most adverse environments and extreme water depths. Operators across the GOM have chosen Halliburton perforating charges for their projects.

Result  

Our perforating charges, which have grown more technologically advanced with each passing year, have performed and continue to perform admirably and reliably despite the challenging GOM environment. It’s a stellar achievement that more than 21 miles have been perforated with 1.5 million shots fired in the GOM since 2003 without a misfire. That’s farther than the distance between the lowest point (Mariana Trench) and highest point (Mount Everest) on earth. At Halliburton, we’re proud that “Safety First” doesn’t mean losing performance or capability. Consistent innovation has optimized reliability, which in turn has reduced risk, NPT, and rig costs in the GOM.