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Operator Sets Record Lateral in Leismer Field

Targeting the McMurray formation, an operator recently used Ulterra’s FastBack technology to drill the fastest lateral section on record.

U616S

Technology

FastBackFastBack

Canada

270 mm

254 m/hr

Record Lateral Run

6.2 hr

Lateral Section

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Overview

Recently in the Leismer Field, an operator utilized Ulterra’s 270mm U616S to drill a remarkable heavy oil lateral section targeting the McMurray formation. Outpacing all nearby performance, the operator drilled the section at a record ROP of 254 m/hr. The lateral section of 1,588 m. was completed in just 6.2 hours.

About FastBack™ Technologies

Ulterra’s FastBack technology gets the blade out of the way to increase maximum ROP potential. By using superior materials and engineering principles, we can design the bit in a way that focuses more of the drilling energy on the PDC cutters themselves.

U616S

Technology

FastBackFastBack

Canada

270 mm