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FlexFusion is automation elevated, offering a comprehensive solution that addresses key challenges while delivering unmatched efficiency and consistency at scale. By fusing a suite of advanced drilling technologies and automating key sequences, FlexFusion sets a new standard for automated drilling platforms, empowering operators to achieve optimal results in even the most demanding drilling environments.

FlexFusion represents the pinnacle of drilling automation, offering a comprehensive solution that addresses key challenges in the industry while delivering unmatched efficiency, safety, and consistency. With its innovative features and customizable capabilities, FlexFusion sets a new standard for automated drilling platforms, empowering operators to achieve optimal results in even the most demanding drilling environments.

Standout Features

Process Automation

Reduces pressure on the driller to provide both fast and consistent process execution, giving time back to the driller to lead the team.

Sequenced Automation

Serves as a handshake between different technologies to efficiently drill a stand, focusing on minimizing the effects of bit whirl, bit bounce and stick-slip

Automated Parameter Execution

FlexApp parameters can be configured to automatically execute preplanned procedures for bit engagement/disengagement, slide set-up and stall recovery

Safely Releasing Torque

With a novel control method, FlexFusion supports the safe release of top drive torque, enhancing operational safety and efficiency

Improved application of WOB

FlexB2D® technology manages bit whirl, helping to extend bit and BHA life and reduce unplanned trips

Faster bit disengagement and removal of WOB

Bit off bottom (BOB) helps to quickly disengage the bit while rotating, further mitigating bit whirl, extending tool life, and reducing unplanned trips

Stall detection and recovery

StallAssist® technology detects and recovers from downhole motor stalls, minimizing costly downtime

Automated pre- and post-slide processes

Improve consistency and reduce time associated with slide set-up

Integration with Autodriller Pro

Industry-leading block velocity stability to keep the bit consistently engaged and reduce bit bounce related trips

FlexFusion creates the opportunity to drill more challenging wells, but more efficiently and with less errors and fewer trips. Contact our H&P sales rep to see a more customized illustration or visit our website to learn more.

Everyone experiences stress and anxiety, whether it stems from workload, work environment, family challenges, or financial struggles. Sometimes, it results from a traumatic incident or the loss of a loved one. Whatever the cause, we all encounter it at some point. Understanding how to address mental health challenges and knowing the available resources can make a world of difference.

As a combat medic in the U.S. Army, I learned to recognize the signs of anxiety and depression and helped guide my teammates through difficult situations.

Personally, I have found prayer to be the most effective way to navigate hardships. Psalm 147:3 states, “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Developing a deeper understanding of spirituality allows for meaningful reflection on the source of pain—and, ultimately, the ability to let it go.

Another method I rely on is spending time alone in the wilderness. The challenges of solo hunting build character, and the solitude fosters spiritual growth. This leads to another important principle: do hard things. Learn a new skill or push yourself further in an existing passion. Immersing yourself in the learning process serves as an excellent distraction from internal and external stressors.

At one point, I took on an Ironman 70.3—despite not being able to swim across an Olympic-size pool. The race begins with a 1.2-mile swim. Fortunately, I had five months to learn before race day. Whether it’s solitude in the wilderness or competing in an extreme race, challenging yourself to go further and achieve more will relieve stress and improve mental health.

Physical activity plays a critical role in mental well-being. Exercise helps reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression while improving mood, energy levels, and self-esteem. If the gym isn’t your thing, take up an active hobby such as hiking, swimming, or mountain biking.

Muhammad Ali once said, “I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.’” This is powerful advice, especially for those facing a season of stress or depression. Choosing to “embrace the suck” temporarily fosters a sense of peace and resilience. It strengthens mental fortitude and, ultimately, allows you to live like a champion.

Read out the full HSE News from here: https://www.hpinc.com/overcoming-stress-and-anxiety-strength-through-challenge.

Download the article to know more: https://www.hpinc.com/media/product-highlights/Mental-Health-Article.pdf.

Lane McCarty didn’t plan to end up in Australia. “I never thought I’d be in Australia. Not once did I see it in my plan for the future,” he says. But from the moment he arrived, one thing was clear: if the Beetaloo Basin was going to make history, it wouldn’t happen by accident.

“We brought what we do in U.S. Land Unconventionals to Australia because that’s what the operator wanted to see,” says McCarty, now H&P’s Senior Manager of Operations for the Western Hemisphere. “Every year we’re shaving days off wells and they’re having better results. It will be huge for the Northern Territory economy and Australia as a whole.”

The Beetaloo is still in exploration mode, but the pace of learning is anything but tentative. “From the two wells we drilled this year, there was a 40% reduction in time. It was a 3000-meter lateral, the longest lateral and deepest well in the basin at that time”

Culture Transfer, Not Culture Clash

Rolling out U.S. Land processes in international settings can be a tricky proposition. “We worked with our team beforehand - we said, ‘don’t just get here and say this is how we do it back home,’ because people get tired of hearing that,” McCarty explains.

That intentional approach has helped lay the foundation for H&P’s reputation abroad. “They’re very receptive to what we say in our feedback... we’re learning as we go here, and we’re receptive to their input too. It’s all about working together.”

According to International Account Manager Attila Vasvary, the appetite for innovation is already there: “Everybody’s excited about new technologies. They’re hungry for it... but the challenge of the market remains that there’s not a whole lot of projects. You've gotta make the economics work.”

With a tight project pipeline and limited scale, the tech gap is real. “A lot of the BHAs and other equipment, a lot of it we’re not even using in West Texas anymore,” McCarty says. Australia struggles to even obtain access to current equipment, let alone the latest and greatest in innovation.

That’s where H&P’s collaborative advantage comes in. “In other organizations, teams often operate in silos – engineering doesn’t talk to operations, or regional groups keep information to themselves. But at H&P, we take a different approach. If I’m dealing with a wellhead issue or a BHA challenge, I can count on open communication. We don’t hold it in – we share it.”

Operational Discipline in the Wild

In the Northern Territory, a region twice the size of Texas, where basic infrastructure lags and every hour counts, well site staffing requirements are significantly higher than what is seen in US Land. “Sometimes it’s 100 or 120 people, because it’s so remote,” McCarty says. “Everyone has to have extra people. Because of this, their spread rate is very high. So any minute you can take away is worth a lot of money.”

Daily calls, shared accountability, and unfiltered feedback have become part of the rhythm. “Nobody’s afraid to share information. You’re not going to get yelled at. We’re all honest and vulnerable. We just try to share the learnings day-to-day, and then use those shared learnings to improve performance.”

This mindset, McCarty says, is pure H&P. “We could sit back, right? And let them drill longer wells and probably make more money - more days on well. It’s not necessarily benefiting us financially, but that’s just how we are at H&P – doing the right thing is a core value. We want to be the best and continue to shave days off every well program.”

A Springboard for the Future

For both McCarty and Vasvary, the Australia project represents more than a milestone - it’s a case study in what it means to lead from any seat.

“There’s growth in the unknown - you can go into whatever field you want to within H&P. You get to choose your own path,” McCarty says. “I started as a floorhand in West Texas... when I did get in the office as a performance engineer I covered for superintendents all the time on weekends, any time I could, because that was my next goal.”

Vasvary agrees. “In a smaller operation, the engineer has to also be the admin, supply chain, and all kinds of stuff. Being open for that already and ready for any challenges helps you to learn and grow - it sets you up for success.”

Together, they’re helping to shape a different kind of drilling landscape - one defined by openness, rigor, and a belief in doing things the right way, even when no one’s watching.

As McCarty puts it: “Some of these other contractors over here might just sit back and let you go, right? That’s not our mentality, and that’s not who H&P is as a company either.”

Click here to download the article: https://www.hpinc.com/media/product-highlights/Australia-Article-4.pdf.

Read out the full thought leadership update from here: https://www.hpinc.com/you-have-gotta-make-the-economics-work-inside-h-ps-push-to-define-a-new-era-of-drilling-in-australia.

Corey Lawyer has spent almost 25 years at H&P. He started out as a roughneck, worked offshore and on land, built rigs, and now leads operations across two major U.S. regions. But the story that sticks with him most isn’t about a rig or a well - it’s about a decision made on an ordinary Friday night.

“I used to have a really fast Mustang,” he says. “For the car guys out there - it had been to Hennessey and had about 850 horsepower.” That night, he was just going to pick up one of his kids from a friend’s house. “I came around a corner and got a little bit too aggressive with the gas and lost control of my car.”

The tree impacted the driver’s side door, right where Corey was sitting. “It folded the door up and shoved me over against the center console and pinned me in the car.”

He was the only one in the vehicle. Emergency responders arrived quickly, cutting both doors and the roof off the car to extract him. “They started lifting the roof off and my seatbelt was still on. It started to choke me, so I had to yell at them to cut it off.”

A Life-Altering Moment

Corey’s injuries were serious: a shattered thumb, torn ligaments, and a massive open wound to his left leg. “My lower leg was almost ripped off. The orthopedic surgeon said he could see through my knee.” He underwent four surgeries and spent months in recovery, unable to use his right hand or left leg.

But the consequences reached far beyond him.

“My daughter graduated from high school the next day. I wasn’t able to go to her graduation ceremony.” He missed a long-planned family vacation and a 25th anniversary cruise with his wife. “We weren’t able to cancel it, so she went by herself,” he says. “She absolutely deserved it. She got one of those calls none of us want our significant other to get - someone saying, ‘your husband’s been in a serious car accident.’”

Even at work, others had to step in. “The people I worked with at H&P had to pick up the slack. Fortunately, I work with a great team, and they took care of business. But my decisions definitely impacted several other people in a negative way.”

Reckoning with Risk

Corey has always been involved in safety leadership at H&P. But this experience brought things into sharper focus.

“I think working here has definitely made me reconsider and grow in how I think about safety. But unfortunately, I think driving, and especially driving fast cars, was something that I had kind of held back on that safety journey. I was taking risks that weren’t aligned with who I wanted to be or who I hoped I was influencing others to be.”

That disconnect has narrowed now. “I reconsider the consequences of taking risks. I didn’t consider the magnitude of those things before.”

And he knows the road remains one of the most dangerous places for oilfield workers. “We know that driving is the most dangerous thing they do,” he says. “We know that people can get injured on drilling rigs... but driving is still much more dangerous than that.”

Changing the Conversation

The most dangerous risks are often the ones we normalize - speeding, distraction, driving fatigued. Corey’s message to the field is simple: slow down.

“If you’ve been working all night or all day and have a long trip ahead of you, take the time to get some rest. It’s not worth the risk to get home a couple of hours early.”

And it’s not just about driving. It’s about how we think of risk in general.

“We’re all on a journey,” he says. “We're learning. We’re gaining new experiences that add context to how we make decisions. So however we can come alongside each other, coach, train, provide tools - the more we do that together as a team, the better our company is gonna be. And the more people are going to go home safely to their families.”

As for what he drives now?

“I think I’m going to stick with the truck for now. I don’t have any plans to get another fast car - and I don’t think my wife would let me do that anyway.”

Read out the full HSE News from here: https://www.hpinc.com/the-consequences-we-dont-see-coming.

Also you can download the article from here: https://www.hpinc.com/media/product-highlights/Corey-Lawyer-Interview_042825.pdf.

By Cory Dorn HSE Specialist, H&P

✅ Friday night lights ✅ Tailgating Saturdays ✅ Armchair quarterbacking Sundays It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Now, imagine if your favorite football team had to play a championship game with the same gear they used a century ago. The game would be drastically different—less safe, less efficient, and much more dangerous. Similarly, the evolution of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the drilling industry has transformed its safety and effectiveness over the years. Just as football gear has advanced from simple leather helmets to sophisticated, high-tech armor, PPE has undergone significant changes to better protect our most valuable asset: our people. In the high-stakes game of drilling operations, PPE can be considered our “prevent defense” against various risks and exposures. From the protective helmets that guard against falling objects to the flame-resistant clothing that shields workers from intense heat, each piece of PPE plays a crucial role in minimizing injuries and helping ensure that every worker can stay in the game and make it home safely to their families. So, let’s suit up, lace up your cleats (or steel-toed boots in our case) and Actively C.A.R.E. for ourselves and others through consistent use of PPE.

Watch out the full video to know “What PPE is required on oil drilling rigs”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scqGRkBvF9U.

Click here for PPE Safety Moment: https://www.helmerichpayne.com/media/product-highlights/Safety-Moment-August-2024.pdf?utm_campaign=HSE%20Newsletter&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_Wr0WSMr-hmuJUMEc3h0E4IcDj7dTtzVYfF5vuKsVVSPoXeHZvcCvTEHroyd9dr2I8Y9Tr&_gl=1*y1s0nk*_gcl_au*MjA5MDk1MjYxMi4xNzM5MTk5MDE4.

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Join us for an insightful interview with Tony Sauceda, a seasoned HSE professional with 22 years of experience at H&P, as he shares his expertise on the importance of routine maintenance in the oil and gas industry.

In this video, Tony discusses how disciplined maintenance routines not only enhance safety but also reduce downtime and improve overall performance on drilling rigs. Discover why even with advanced technology and processes, the human element remains crucial in ensuring equipment reliability.

Tony emphasizes the significance of understanding the "why" behind maintenance tasks and encourages asking questions to deepen your knowledge. If you care about safety on the rig, this video offers valuable insights into maintaining safety and efficiency when turning to the right.

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Five minutes. That’s how long they say it takes for a house to be engulfed in flames. Most people think this is plenty of time to escape a fire, and I would agree—if you're aware of the fire in time. For us, we likely had less than five minutes because our smoke detectors didn’t go off.

Instead, it was our pets who alerted us. On July 20, 2020, we experienced a house fire that started in our garage. Based on the intensity of the flames, we believe it had already been burning for a few minutes. While five minutes may seem like enough time to escape, in reality we had only moments to react.

What we learned that night was surprising: even in a brand-new home, smoke detectors are not typically installed in garages. This had never crossed our minds before; we just assumed the detectors inside the house were sufficient. Unfortunately, they weren’t. Thankfully, we escaped that night in July 2020, but things could have turned out very differently if we hadn’t been alerted when we were. Since then we have added smoke detectors to our garage area.  This month, we want to share some Fire Safety tips that can help you keep your team at work and your family at home safe. Fire is unpredictable and without the proper alert systems and training on how to respond-- can be tragic. Enjoy this month's newsletter and thanks for continuing to Actively C.A.R.E.

🔥 Fire Safety Tips to Help You Keep Your Cool 😎

Click here to play the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sO1norBflBM.

Download the fire and safety resources from here:

10 Things to know about Fire and Safety: https://45344060.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/45344060/Top%2010%20Things%20to%20Know%20-%20Fire%20Safety.pdf?utm_campaign=HSE%20Newsletter&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-87WjKorBPk9xoHrr27EPIO_o-n67jCVoq0qh-9ZzERFJxmSSwvjwaC3mPXrNpj00DImFdl.

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Read out the full HSE Blog from here: https://info.helmerichpayne.com/hse/things-you-should-know-about-fire-safety.

Ken Bailey, HSE Specialist - H&P

FAIL SAFELY!

We hear the term quite often within the drilling industry. But what does it really mean? Is it even possible to achieve in an industry that operates daily with elevated risk factors? We know it to be true: equipment will fail, and as long as people are involved in the work, failure from human factors is inevitable at some point. However, it is possible for failures to occur in the workplace while maintaining worker safety. In fact, this is what we all should be striving to achieve. That’s why the concept of a “SIF-mitigated” category was introduced – framing these mitigated incidents in a positive light, representing the ability to fail safely.

Consider two hypothetical scenarios involving falls from heights. In the first scenario, an employee was working on top of a mud tank approximately 10ft above the ground after setting the equipment. The handrails had not yet been set in place, and the edge was unprotected. Although readily available, the individual did not wear any fall protection. While conducting their work near the unprotected edge, they fell from the tank and sustained life-ending injuries. Now, consider a second scenario involving a fall from the same tank with remarkably similar details as the first. However, this time, the employee was wearing proper fall protection. Instead of hitting the ground, their harness and lanyard operated as designed and stopped the fall. The employee comes out of the incident virtually unscathed. In the second scenario, what happened? The employee failed to maintain secure footing and fell from the tank just as in the first scenario, however, due to the proper controls (fall protection) being in place, the employee was able to fail safely. The message is clear: effective controls can help mitigate exposure to SIFs.

Years ago, the automotive industry recognized that it was impossible to prevent all automobile accidents. Instead, they shifted their focus to protecting passengers during accidents. Similarly, our own shift to the Actively C.A.R.E.® philosophy empowered our workforce to Control And Remove Exposures if failures occur. However, helping to ensure worker safety when failures occur requires more than just this philosophy – it demands operational discipline, adequate training, thorough pre-job planning, psychological safety (1) and continuous learning from failures to implement effective controls.

Failure is inevitable – it’s a reality we must accept. What truly matters is how we prepare for it. Reflecting on the scenarios discussed earlier, we must be confident that we are all doing our part to implement effective controls that will mitigate the exposures to our workforce. By taking these steps, we can face failures with confidence and ultimately… fail safely.

Remember: Any work performed at a height over 4’ should be considered “working at heights” and requires 100% tie-off

Citations (Link to psychological safety):

What is psychological safety at work? Here’s how to start creating it. (2023, December 4). American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/topics/healthy-workplaces/psychological-safety

Check out the full HSE News here: https://www.hpinc.com/from-risk-to-resilience-achieving-safety-through-sif-mitigation.

Contact us to know more: https://www.hpinc.com/contact.

Cat® dynamic gas blending™ Gen 2 engines provide H&P valuable fuel flexible advantages

Reshaping site efficiency: Next-gen dual-fuel engine kits optimize H&P’s onshore drilling fleet.

For more than a century, H&P has streamlined its drilling technologies and processes to deliver better outcomes for onshore operators in the Lower 48. It strives to be a force multiplier of advanced drilling technologies that drive greater efficiency as the oil and gas industry evolves and operators work to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

“ADDING THE DGB GEN 2 KITS WAS A POSITIVE DISRUPTOR FOR OUR DRILLING OPERATIONS”

Cat® Dynamic Gas Blending™ Gen 2 Kits prove to be a “positive disruptor” to achieve greater total cost of ownership and performance advantages.

To futureproof its rig engines with lower-emissions technology, H&P engaged Caterpillar Oil & Gas to perform a major overhaul across its fleet. The company upgraded selected rigs with the Cat® Dynamic Gas Blending™ (DGB) Gen 2 Kit to capitalize on the latest generation of performance features while extending the longevity of driller’s existing Cat 3512C engines. The DGB Gen 2 upgrade offers important fuel flexibility, delivering a high diesel displacement rate. This enables H&P to operate rigs with field gas or even compressed natural gas (CNG) to minimize diesel use, resulting in lower operating costs.

Balancing rising diesel costs with reduced consumption – and utilizing natural gas as an alternative fuel source – the Cat DGB Gen 2 Kit has been a valuable technology for H&P, improving performance with innovative port injected technology to transform efficiency on site.

Innovative Technology Upgrade Maximizes Rig Engine Overhaul

As drillers enter the engine overhaul cycle, they can benefit from optimizing their current fleet with a cost effective and efficient upgrade solution that offers fuel-flexible advantages—without the added costs of investing in new engines. As H&P replace a significant portion of its modern fleet with DGB engines, the driller saw value in upgrading to the latest DGB Gen 2 kits to leverage Caterpillar’s innovative port-injected technology for improved thermal efficiency and higher diesel displacement.

Cat DGB Gen 2 Solution Drives Efficiency in Harsh Operating Conditions

H&P upgraded selected rig engines to the DGB Gen 2 kit to optimize performance at its Eagle Ford operations, where the fleet was subjected to hot, ambient temperatures in an extreme heat season during a 15-day trial. H&P evaluated the DGB Gen 2 upgraded engines’ impact on costs and efficiency and noted that the dual-fuel capabilities helped reduce fuel consumption while increasing rig uptime. The driller observed that operating rigs with a diesel and natural gas combination positively impacts fuel efficiency while port injection capabilities enable real-time performance optimization. With precise air/gas ratio control at the individual cylinder level, H&P experienced faster response times and reduced unburned gas.

During the 15-day job, positive results were witnessed as CNG powered one engine while a second engine used field gas. With the DGB Gen 2, H&P achieved an average diesel displacement rate of 65% and saved more than 69,000 gallons of diesel on just one rig. The driller then leveraged Cat Smart Engine Management System (EMS) data to further enhance efficiency by reducing engine runtime to conserve fuel and limit engine wear, as well as lower diesel consumption. Collectively, these positive outcomes helped H&P decrease the number of days onsite and the cost per well.

Power Rigs in a Dynamic Environment

Upgrading rigs with the DGB Gen 2 Kit positions H&P to meet evolving industry requirements while reducing fuel costs. H&P can utilize its current assets and enjoy extended maintenance intervals. H&P can utilize its current assets and enjoy extended maintenance intervals. With plans to equip more than 60 Cat engines with the kit, the driller has eliminated the need for top-end overhauls and prolonged overhaul servicing periods.

Implementing the DGB Gen 2 kit also supports H&P’s climate-related objectives to maintain or reduce GHG emissions per drilled distance compared to 2018.1 Based on the positive results experienced to date, H&P plans to upgrade an additional 48 CAT 3512 engines with DGB Gen 2 Kits in 2025

It’s time to follow through on your drilling performance potential.

Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Any statements regarding past performance are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially. HPCS022 ©2025 H&P INC. FS_Duel Fuel Technology_2025_02

Read out the full case study here: https://www.helmerichpayne.com/resources/case-studies/h-p-uses-dual-fuel-technology-to-boost-efficiency-and-lower-costs.

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From 1 pad and 1 shot to large-scale operations, H&P offers the reliability and expertise you expect from the market leader combined with a customer-centric mindset that "we're big to serve."

 Our team is committed to providing exceptional service and building lasting relationships with our customers, whether you have one rig or 100. Contact us today and let's talk more about a partnership: https://schedule.qualified.com/yXBdGsH.

Fast, Reliable Performance for Short-Term Wells

H&P has successfully drilled more wells for small operators than any other drilling contractor, earning a reputation for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and unmatched expertise in the industry.

Fewer Days, Less Cost

10 wells with H&P takes 24 fewer days and costs >$1.5M less than with our competitors

Expertise

100+ years of drilling expertise means you get dedicated support with H&P designed solutions to help ensure your success

Easy Up-Start

52% of rigs already under performance contracts means smooth, unburdened up-start & implementation

Performance Agreements

Every Rig is Focused on Performance

Performance agreements don't dictate our commitment to excellence. Whether or not you're on a performance contract, our focus remains unwavering: delivering outstanding results. The real magic happens though when we align on goals from the start. This alignment helps ensure we meet and exceed expectations, and it's why we confidently put our money where our mouth is. 

Incentivized contract structure directly connecting our compensation with rig performance, operational efficiency & value creation 

Foster collaboration, drive innovation, & achieve better project outcomes with reduced operational risks

One common goal: Meet or exceed targets so all parties win

                                    We Care About Performance. Period.

                                   It's all about hitting our goals together.

Shared Goals, Shared Success

When you choose H&P, you’re not just selecting a drilling contractor—you’re gaining a committed partner dedicated to your success. Our performance contracts are designed with a focus on shared outcomes, because we understand that the best results come from collaborating closely toward a unified goal.

Performance agreement can unlock

   $7,000/day in potential savings                                     *Assuming spread rate of $100K/day

Why Others Are Adopting Performance Agreements

Enhanced Collaboration

·       + Dedicated H&P performance engineering & drilling optimization teams

·       + Shared goals & responsibilities outlined & tracked by KPIs

·       + Continuous performance improvement meetings

Technology Portfolio for End-to-End Optimization Included

·       + Full FlexApp technology suite at your disposal helps reduce risk & drive efficiencies

·       + Solutions configured based on your unique goals and operational challenges

Measurable Value with Proven Results

·       + Rapidly identify improvements & accelerate change through unified actions

·       Typically, customers see:

-            Fewer Trips

-            Reduced NPT

-            Reduced Cycle Time

No Red Tape. We Make It Easy.

Our onboarding process is well-defined and non-burdensome, helping ensure a smooth and simplified kick-off. We take care of the heavy lifting, leveraging our expertise to make it easy on you. You simply tell us what you want to achieve, and we handle the rest. 

With no red tape to slow things down, the transition is seamless, allowing you to focus on your goals while we focus on delivering performance-driven results.

Curious to learn more? We get it.

In life and especially in our field, the decisions we make matter. Every day in our industry, we’re presented with countless choices that have the power to shape not only our present but also our future.

In this month's newsletter, we're highlighting a new tool designed to empower you in your HSE decision-making journey: introducing our new SIF (Serious Injury and Fatality) Calculator. This decision tree provides a user-friendly way to assess events for SIF exposures, enabling you to determine SIF events and their severity levels—be it mitigated, actual, or potential. With this resource, you'll be better equipped to make more consistently informed decisions, that ultimately allow you to focus on the workplace exposures that pose the greatest risk in your operations. In typical H&P fashion, we are focused on continuous improvement, so be on the look-out for updates to this decision tree in the coming months.  Together, let's harness the power of consistent and intelligent decision-making to drive positive outcomes and shape a safer future for our industry. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to HSE excellence. Here's to a month filled with impactful decisions, meaningful progress, and collective success.

Click here to download the SIF Calculator: https://www.helmerichpayne.com/our-approach/hse/sif-calculator?_gl=1*10hpz3r*_gcl_au*MjA5MDk1MjYxMi4xNzM5MTk5MDE4.

Safe Driving Resources

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Empowered by DrillScan® physics-based modeling software, Predictive Vibration Mapping is a swift methodology for informing the driller’s roadmaps of resonant RPMs, mitigating downhole vibration and improving overall drilling performance. The physics-based analysis allows multiple-step computations to identify axial and torsional vibration through the entire drillstring length, while providing visibility to lateral vibration for the effective length between the bit and the first point of contact in the wellbore. Incorporating Predictive Vibration Mapping results can significantly enhance set point management workflows during planning, in real-time, and road mapping by providing rapid and precise modelling results to predict critical RPM ranges for various types of bottomhole assemblies (BHAs).

SOLUTION

H&P recommended the implementation of Predictive Vibration Mapping, a solution that includes two key phases of deliverables: Phase 1: Physics-based surface RPM recommendations aimed at avoiding vibration issues. Phase 2: After each hole section is completed, a second report is generated to assess the actual RPM and the resulting vibration levels. This model considers the BHA components, WOB, mud weight, trajectory, flow rate and mud motor configuration to produce a tailored recommendation for each hole section.

OPERATOR OUTCOME

Predictive Vibration Mapping was implemented across 50 hole sections on 9 rigs, with performance data compared to 50 hole sections from the same rigs prior to implementation. On average, the service resulted in the savings of approximately one run every three wells. This equates to a cost savings of $2,000 per day, based on average trip NPT (Non-Productive Time) and spread rates.

Autodriller pro control system removes human variability and enhances drilling performance

Through sequenced collaboration between H&P drilling technologies, H&P can help reduce human variability and provide game changing drilling performance solutions with an advanced autodriller control system. Traditional autodriller systems require manual gain adjustments that can cause variable results. A related issue associated with gains that are either set too high manually, or with a semi-fixed gain system, can result in block velocity variability that negatively impacts rate of penetration (ROP), and in some cases bit life that results in additional trips with time, fuel, and emissions impacts.

H&P’s autodriller pro system provides stable drilling with differential pressure, redefining the value derived from an autodriller system.

Achieve Unmatched Accuracy

MagVAR™ Omni technology elevates standard surveying practices by delivering more

precise wellbore trajectory and shape. By integrating our survey correction services

with continuous inclination measurements, it helps ensure exceptional accuracy

in both lateral and vertical positioning. This enhanced mapping provides valuable

insights into the trajectory and configuration of your well to help you reach your

intended geological target with confidence.

A comprehensive understanding of the wellbore trajectory and shape can:

·       Facilitate strong agreement between geologic & drilling teams

·       Minimize positional errors

·       Identify tortuosity

·       Improve wellbore quality

·       Improve Geology-Drilling data

·       Reduce costly re-drills

·       Improve pump placement & sucker rod placement

·       Help solve casing problems

From Data to Decisions:

MagVAR™ Omni Technology Transforms Wellbore Insights

Traditional surveying methods rely on stationary surveys conducted every 95 to 100 feet, utilizing a series of arcs (minimum curvature). In contrast, MagVAR Omni technology advances this approach by delivering enhanced precision through high-resolution corrections and enabling more frequent data collection. It employs continuous inclination measurements, stationary surveys, sag analysis, and micro-dogleg analysis to provide a comprehensive view of wellbore dynamics.

One of the standout features of MagVAR Omni technology is its Rate of Change capability, which offers valuable insights into wellbore trajectory and shape. This allows for the accurate identification of tortuosity and overall wellbore quality, helping ensure drilling operations are optimized for success.

MagVAR Omni technology effectively resolves discrepancies in vertical placement between geology and drilling teams. This capability not only saves significant time by minimizing unnecessary investigations, but also reduces the frequency of disruptive inquiries to the geology team.

What We Provide

What You Achieve

More accurate trajectory and

shape of the wellbore

In-depth knowledge and support

from a team of engineers in the

H&P Remote Operations Center (ROC)

Ability to export trajectories at

any incremental depth value

Enhanced well positioning to

remain in the target zone

Ensures more accuracy, fewer manual data

errors, and discards erroneous data

Improved wellbore

tortuosity and quality

Seamless integration between

drilling and geology data for optimal TVD

Multiple correction techniques include:

·       Multi-Station Analysis (MSA): Removes systematic errors from every standard

stationary survey

·       SAG: Addresses errors caused by sensor misalignments in the bottomhole assembly (BHA)

·       Analysis of Micro-Doglegs: Accounts for small changes in inclination that can

accumulate throughout the well

·       ROC Oversight: Team of engineers closely examines each survey point to help ensure accuracy, eliminate gross errors and discard erroneous data

Critical Insights for Optimal Well Placement

·       Well path shape is crucial, as it captures details of doglegs and accumulated vertical depth uncertainty, which aids in the precise placement of downhole equipment, from casing to sucker rods.

·       Traditional mud motor steering often results in discrepancies of over 10 feet between the depth estimates of geology and drilling teams. By analyzing slide/rotate patterns and rotary tendencies, these discrepancies can be significantly reduced.

For more information on how Helmerich & Payne can help you achieve better drilling outcomes, contact an H&P sales representative today or contact us through our website at helmerichpayne.com/contact.

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Effortless survey management solutions by the proven industry leader

Reducing Uncertainty in Wellbore Placement

With directional drilling in today’s market, well placement is of ever-increasing importance in the process of successfully drilling a well. Well placement by Measurements While Drilling (MWD) uses the direction of the Earth’s gravity and magnetic field as a natural reference frame. For years, the industry standard used low resolution global models for this reference, such as the International Geomagnetic Reference Field (IGRF-13). These models only captured a fraction of the true complexity of the Earth’s magnetic field, leading to inaccurate MWD corrections and consequently large uncertainties in the wellbore’s final placement.

Large uncertainties in the final wellbore placement lead to many issues in the life cycle of the well. Improper placement can lead to a loss in reservoir production or collision issues with adjacent wells. To help reduce these uncertainties and help alleviate the issues posed by them, H&P recognized the need for higher resolution models of the Earth’s magnetic field. Allowing for more accurate MWD corrections while drilling the well. To accomplish this, H&P offers a full suite of services to reduce this uncertainty so every customer has an option that meets their needs. One of those is highly accurate global geomagnetic reference models.

Global Geomagnetic Reference Models

H&P recognized the need for more accurate global geomagnetic reference models versus the industry standard. We also realize not every client has the same needs or budget. With that in mind, we produce the MagVAR Standard Definition Global Geomagnetic Model (MVSD) and the MagVAR High Definition Global Geomagnetic Model (MVHD). The MVSD is a spherical harmonic model of the Earth’s main field built from global magnetic data collected via satellites. H&P’s modeling captures the Earth’s main field and crustal anomalies as small as 300 km in size, making the MVSD a significant improvement over the industry standard IGRF model. The MVSD meets the conditions of the MWD tool code. The MVHD is an ellipsoidal harmonic model built from global satellite magnetic data plus near-surface magnetic data sets. This allows the MVHD to capture the Earth’s main field and crustal anomalies down to a resolution of 40 km. The increased resolution of the MVHD is a great solution compared to other models in the industry. The MVHD will satisfy the conditions of the MWD+HRGM tool code. The MVSD and MVHD models are updated annually to capture the secular changes to the magnetic field and implement modeling improvements.

REDUCE THE ELLIPSES OF UNCERTAINTY

By integrating the MVSD or MVHD models into your workflow you will reduce the Ellipses of Uncertainty (EOU). Our software now has the ability to use the MWD or MWD+HRGM tool codes when planning and drilling a well. Benefits include increased separation factors when anticollision planning, reservoir production and safety.

EASE OF USE

H&P delivers each model with our global calculator. A user-friendly interface used to extract single or multiple points along a well path file from either MVSD or MVHD at your chosen date. H&P can also make the models available as a plug-in for your well planning or directional drilling software of choice, making this a seamless integration to your workflow.

TOOL CODE

REFERENCE MODEL

APPROX EOU±

MWD + IGRF

IGRF

+10%

MWD

SD 0

% (STANDARD)

MWD + HRGM

HD

-10%

PROOF IN THE FLIGHT LINE

At H&P, we compare our MVSD and MVHD models to proprietary high-resolution aeromagnetic surveys. By doing this, we provide proof in our modeling. These surveys represent Earth’s true magnetic field. As seen above, the MVSD model captures the overall trend of the Earth’s main field. The higher resolution MVHD model begins to include some of the high-resolution features in the Earth’s magnetic field generated by the crustal component.

ADDITIONAL ADD ON SERVICES

At H&P, we also offer add on services that can further reduce uncertainty when using MVSD or MVHD.

• Advanced MWD Analytics: method for reducing MWD survey error through least squares regression techniques

• Sag: method of correcting bottom hole assembly (BHA) Sag misalignment

• IFR Pad Solution (IFR-PS): IFR-1 level corrections based off local correction applied to MVHD from groundshots taken on pad

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