One Phase Well Design For Minimum Drilling Cost At Zaz Field

Authors

  • Kharisma Idea Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Yogyakarta

Keywords:

three-phase well, one-phase well, drilling cost, casing cost

Abstract

Drilling cost components, such as rig costs, casing and accessories, well surface equipment, mud, bits, cementing, and casing installation, significantly influence the overall cost of well drilling. This study explores a One Phase Well (OPW) design by eliminating the surface casing, which is typically included in the casing design for wells in the ZAZ Field. The analysis involves evaluating drilling data, including well data, well profiles, pore pressure fracture gradients, drilling time, material costs, and overall drilling expenses. A comparison between the Three Phase Well (TPW) and One Phase Well (OPW) designs was conducted to determine the cost differences.The OPW method reduces rig rental costs by 34.9%, bit costs by 53.9%, casing costs by 20.5%, wellhead costs by 8.7%, and mud costs by 3.7%. However, cementing costs increased by 0.7%, and casing installation costs rose by $24,017 USD. The total cost difference between OPW and TPW amounted to $68,633 USD, with OPW achieving a 12.7% reduction in total drilling costs compared to TPW.

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Published

09-09-2025

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