Fully Booked in Aberdeen Joint meeting with the IMechE Wednesday 7th December 2011 Drilling to Profit – Extended Reach Drilling Iain Hutchison BEng (Hons) CEng Director of Engineering, Merlin ERD Ltd Extended Reach Drilling (ERD) Technology has advanced rapidly in recent years and is now developing reserves almost 12 km (38,000 ft) from the wellhead. Innovative Engineering techniques and equipment deliver wells that only a few years ago were deemed uneconomic, too risky or impossible. Mature North Sea platforms are well placed to benefit from this technology. This presentation reveals latest advances and achievements in ERD and how this technology can be applied to: ·         boost profits ·         defer abandonment liabilities ·         drill beyond the perceived limit of existing facilities ·         accelerate 1st oil ·         increase ultimate recovery by 10% ·         reduce environmental impact The talk also highlights the gains from technology transfer available through applying ERD techniques to standard directional wells. If you have reserves within 15 km of existing infrastructure (yours or another parties), this talk may unlock value you didn’t know you had! Fully Booked in Aberdeen Wednesday 7th December, 2011 @ 18:30 Refreshments available from 18:00 BP Dyce, Aberdeen Video Conference link with Heriot-Watt University, Tom Patten Building Non Members very welcome, No charges If attending at BP please register at least 24 Hours in advance with Sarah at Sarah.Freeman@uk.bp.com or 01224 833844