Futuretec, Ltd. introduces the Turbocaser casing reaming system, a powered, drill-through reaming system for casings and liners to facilitate casing placement.

After drilling any borehole section conventionally, casing is run with the Turbocaser system, which reams through any obstructions, getting the casing to the correct depth. Casing is then cemented through the system. The next drilling assembly then drills right through the system and drills straight ahead.

BP is providing Futuretec with drilling engineering and operational input into the design and will propose the first candidate well trials later this year.

Malcolm Banks, wells team leader at BP, said, “We are supporting this development as Turbocaser will deliver significant cost reduction to our intermediate casing operations in difficult formations. Currently, rotation of large intermediate casings is expensive and Turbocaser gives us a more reliable and cost-effective reaming solution. The fact that Turbocaser is drillable allows additional operational efficiencies and reduces risk.”

Lance Davis, chief executive of Futuretec, said “Inefficiencies and failure to land casing on depth are too often accepted as part of doing business. The Turbocaser system allows reaming without casing rotation and, because it is fully drillable, it represents much reduced operational risk and increased confidence of success. It works with all casings and liners, with or without a top drive, and no additional crews are needed. We are showcasing Turbocaser on our stand number 2363 at OTC this year.”

For more information, visit www.futuretec-ltd.com