Drill Subs

01/26/2016

An interesting read on how the Eagle Ford has moved into third spot among the major oil fields and is projected to remain a strong play for its economically strong production capacity. Although the drilling activity in the Eagle Ford has dropped off significantly, production companies are aggressively seeking ways to drive cost down and stay in the game. One way they achieve this, and its discussed here in the article, is to increase their engineering efficiencies. Drill Subs' Vortex Sub is an example of how these engineering efficiencies are being played out in the field.

In today's gloomy oil-price news cycle, it's sometimes easy to overlook the fact that if not for the advent of hydraulic fracturing coupled with horizontal drilling - the Unconventional Revolution - the world would be a much different place. Things in the oil (and stock) market are certainly not sup…

01/21/2016

Although written a year ago, this article is right on target for where production and drilling companies are looking to in 2016 and beyond during the downturn in oil prices. New technology that increases drilling and production efficiency will be the driving force in the near future. At Drill Subs we will continue our efforts to bring new tools to the market that will reduce drilling cost and increase margins.

Join in on the conversation,we would love to hear your thoughts!

Rigzone looks at some of the technology trends expected to be seen in the oil and gas industry in 2015.

01/14/2016

Our Vortex Sub video has been viewed close to 10,000 times in the last week! Thanks to everyone who has shared, liked and commented on the video. We have several questions coming in and the two main ones are the same questions we get asked in the field: “Will your Vortex Sub wash out my wellbore" and "Will it burn up my bit?" These are the two main concerns production companies and drilling contractors have when considering utilizing our subs as part of their BHA. In this post, I will address both questions starting with the first one, "Will we cause a washout of the wellbore?"

No. Our sub was designed with nozzle ports placed at specific rotational angles and our Helix Nozzles, which are a part of our patent, are unique in their design compared to standard jet bit nozzles. Each nozzle has four internal grooves formed in a rifling pattern, or a helix. As the fluid exits our nozzles it rotates and is disbursed in a wide fan pattern. Slow motion photography captures this rotation and you can see the wide spray pattern. If we were to use standard jet bit nozzles, yes there would be a high potential of a washout. But with our helix nozzles and their unique placement this has never been an issue.

In regards to our Vortex Sub causing a bit to burn up, there is little to no chance of that happening assuming you have adequate flow rate. A typical PDC bit requires a minimum 350 GPM and our sub will take about 10-15% of the flow rate depending on the combined TFA with our Helix Nozzles and the bit's jet nozzles. Most drilling programs we see have flow rates of 600+ GPM. Therefore, at this flow rate the bit has it's required fluid and our sub is jetting it's percentage of fluid back up the hole and as the sub rotates it is creating a vortex at the bit which pulls the cuttings up and away from the bit allowing it to drill faster and more efficiently. In the photos below, you can clearly see the difference between a standard jet bit nozzle and our Helix Nozzles. Notice the fluid rotation on our Helix Nozzles.

07/23/2015

Margins, Margins, Margins!! In today's oil and gas drilling world, margins are the key to a successful and profitable project. With oil prices heading below $50 a barrels, down from $60 a month ago, each drilling project must look at all ways to reduce expenses. From reducing labor forces to negotiating new terms with service vendors, drilling contractors and production companies are looking at all avenues to increase margins.

One way companies are looking to cut cost is in new technology. The marginal nature of today's environment has placed a critical urgency to source new but proven technologies that will increase results without a heavy cost burden. That's where Drill Subs can assist any drilling operation.

With our Vortex Sub, we are increasing ROP and decreasing drilling cost. On average, we are increasing ROP 10-15% and even as high as 31% on a recent run. So contact us today and we can discuss the options we have available to increase your margins.

07/22/2015

The 8" Vortex Sub with 6-5/8 API Reg connections

07/22/2015

In a sales meeting today with a drilling superintendent in Midland, our sales manager was asked...."So what is the bottom line? What is the Vortex Sub and how is it going to help my drilling program?"

What great questions! He got right to the issue, no fluff, no stuff! After showing him the tool in the back of our truck, we answered his questions.

1. The Vortex Sub is a simple yet effective tool that attaches to the bit and creates a suction by rotating the fluid. This is accomplished by the sub's three inverted Helix Nozzles that allows the fluid to spiral as it exits the nozzles. With the unique angles of the nozzles, the sub is increasing the upward kinetic energy of the drilling fluid without washing the well bore. The combination of increased energy and rotating the fluid creates a suction at the bit which moves the cutting up and away from the bit.

2. The Vortex Sub will assist a drilling program by improving the overall efficiency by increasing the Rate of Pe*******on. Faster drilling will decrease drilling cost. In addition to faster drilling, the Vortex Sub will decrease bit trips by reducing wear on the bit. Fewer bit trips means less man hours on tripping pipe, less wear on rig equipment and a safer work environment.

His final question was...."Why didn't I think of this!?"

They will be spudding the well tomorrow. We are meeting with the drilling manager and should be on their 7-7/8 section!

That's the bottom line!!

07/15/2015

07/15/2015

Drill Subs welcomes our new licensed distributor, Quest Energy serving the Middle East and North Africa Region!!

Quest Energy is an international energy company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and has assembled a team of proven industry professionals with over 100 years of collective international experience and an outstanding track record of finding and developing oil and gas opportunities worldwide.
For more information on Quest Energy, please visit their website at: http://www.questenergyfzc.com/

03/19/2015

Looking forward to taping a segment on the This Week in Oil & Gas podcast with our friends at Tribe Rocket. Be sure to check out their previous podcasts and stay tuned to when Drill Subs will be on! http://ow.ly/KoSW8

This Week in Oil & Gas is the podcast for oil pros who quickly want to keep their finger on the pulse of the industry. Title Duration Regulations,...

03/03/2015

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