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WaveCut Beats Operator Record for Midland Intermediate

Major operator drills their fastest 12.25" deep set intermediate of 2022 with Ulterra's new WaveCut technology. The Interval of 7,171 ft was drilled at an ROP of 212 ft/hr - 73% faster than their average for runs greater than 7,000 ft.

WAV616

Technology

WaveCut

West Texas

12.25"

7,171

FEET DRILLED

212

FT/HR

73%

GREATER ROP

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Overview

Recently in the Permian Basin, a major operator utilized our new 12.25” WAV616 to drill their deep-set intermediate section in Midland County, Texas. The interval of 7,171 ft. was drilled with an average ROP of 212 ft/hr — setting the record for their fastest 12.25″ run of the year. With WaveCut™ technology, this operator achieved an ROP that was 73% faster than their annual average of runs greater than 7,000 ft.

The new bit design features wave-shaped blades to help disperse vibration and optimize performance.

Learn more at ulterra.com/wavecut.

WAV616

Technology

WaveCut

West Texas

12.25"