Exploration & Appraisal Drilling
Unlocking New Energy Resources with Well Engineering Group
At Well Engineering Group, we specialise in delivering expert support for exploration and appraisal drilling projects, helping operators unlock new energy resources safely and efficiently. Our team has extensive experience in designing and executing complex wells across a variety of environments, from onshore remote environments to deepwater high-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) wells.
Comprehensive Exploration & Appraisal Drilling Solutions
Exploration and appraisal drilling are critical phases in oil and gas development, determining reservoir potential and commercial viability. These operations require thorough planning, due consideration for contingencies and uncertainties and a focus on the well design envelope. Well Engineering Group provides expertise in:
Shallow and Deepwater Subsea Wells
Drilling operations from moored semi-submersibles, dynamically positioned (DP) semi-submersibles, and drillships.
Open Water & Platform Wells
Supporting jack-up rig operations for exploration and appraisal campaigns including site approvals.
Onshore Drilling
Drilling and completion operations from onshore rigs, from super singles through to large triples.
HPHT Drilling
Expertise in managing high-pressure, high-temperature environments and associated risks.
Coring & Wireline Evaluation
Assisting sub-surface with wireline data acquisition planning and conventional coring planning and execution.
DST Design & Execution
Designing and implementing Drill Stem Tests (DST) to evaluate well performance, with experience working alongside leading service providers such as SLB (Schlumberger), Halliburton, and Expro. Support with Regulator Validation and Verification, Electrical Hazard Assessment and HAZID/HAZOP.
How Well Engineering Group Can Assist
Well Engineering Group has extensive experience in exploration and appraisal drilling and can provide tailored engineering, assurance, and advisory services to improve performance and minimize risks. Whether you need technical support for well planning, execution oversight, or independent peer review, our team brings the expertise and industry knowledge necessary to drive successful drilling outcomes.
