Development Drilling
Optimising Well Performance with Well Engineering Group
At Well Engineering Group, we provide expert engineering, assurance, and advisory services for development drilling projects in both onshore and offshore environments. Our team specialises in delivering tailored solutions that maximise production efficiency, enhance reservoir recovery, and ensure safe, cost-effective well operations.
Comprehensive Development Drilling Solutions
Executing development drilling requires meticulous planning, design and execution with a focus on continuous improvement. Well Engineering Group has delivered a significant number of complex onshore and offshore development wells as part of new projects or brownfield field expansion. Well Engineering Group offers expertise in:
Onshore & Offshore Applications
Supporting a range of developments, from high-rate subsea gas wells to tight conventional sands and unconventional reservoirs.
Shallow & Deepwater Subsea Wells
Managing complex development wells drilled from Jack-Up and Moored Semi-Submersible MODUs. Managing SIMOPS operations on platforms or over subsea infrastructure. Ordering and installing dry and subsea tree/wellhead systems.
Complex Well Completions
Implementing advanced completion types, including sand control (gravel packing, TCP, screens etc.), intelligent completions and multi-lateral junctions. Experience with conventional and high-rate completion designs (up to 350MMscf/day). Experience with SLB, Halliburton and Expro subsea deployment systems.
High-Rate Gas Flowbacks
Managing gas flowbacks to MODUs at rates of up to 120MMscf/day, ensuring safe and controlled production startup.
Directional & Horizontal Drilling
Engineering deviated extended reach (ERD), multi-lateral (MLT), and geo-steered wells to optimise reservoir drainage.
Platform Development Drilling & Slot Recovery
Conducting platform drilling operations, including side-tracking and slot recovery.
Onshore Developments
Directional and pad drilling, stimulation activities and completion activities with service rigs, electric line and coiled tubing.
How Well Engineering Group Can Assist
With decades of experience in well engineering, Well Engineering Group provides the technical expertise and operational insight needed to execute complex development drilling programs. Whether you require well design, completion strategy development, execution oversight, or independent assurance, our team delivers solutions that drive productivity, efficiency, and long-term field success.
Partner with Well Engineering Group to optimise your development drilling operations with innovative engineering, proven expertise, and a commitment to operational excellence.
