Technology and Services
We offer true and unique real-time drilling engineering
Sekal addresses common drilling challenges through a unique modelling approach that allows real-time optimization
Digital Twin Technology
A digital twin is developed using Sekal’s sophisticated physical models and utilized to generate trend analysis
REAL-Time Drilling Engineering
Well data is captured and subsequently used to continuously update the digital twin, and thus the trend analysis used by the driller
Operation monitoring
The model is compared against realtime data, to reveal unusual patterns of behavior impacting the drilling operations
Drilling Automation
Insight from the simulation is translated into action; the driller receives decision support and is able to perform efficient and safe drilling
The Power Of The Dynamic Model
Sekal technology is based on three tightly coupled real-time dynamic models — hydraulic, mechanical and thermodynamic — that simulate wellbore condition and characterize improvement or deterioration during drilling. These models continuously assess drilling performance , borehole condition, and associated risks based on real-time symptom detection.
Our products offer real-time modeling of key drilling variables such as hook load, surface torque cutting transport, pit volumes, standpipe pressure and dynamic ECD. They also calculate fluid temperature and density evolution, mechanical and hydraulic friction in the wellbore, all of which highlight changing hole conditions and poten-tial problems.
The Sekal solutions are highly interconnected and are used in tandem to optimize drilling operations
Drilling advisor
What we do:
Support client’s operation by simulating well properties before and during the drilling operations
Time horizon:
Planning phase and what-if analysis using real configuration
24/7 support & monitoring
What we do:
Support operations with real-time trend analysis and insights on mitigating actions
Time horizon:
Trend analysis on real-time data – “hours ahead”
Automated drilling control (ADC)
What we do:
Real-time optimization and safeguarding applied directly on rig machinery controls
Time horizon:
Second-by-second optimization based on real-time data
Sekal’s solutions are intertwined and provide complementary value
Drill Expect®
Sekal performs well-simulation on a pay-as-you-go basis. This analysis is then used by engineers in the planning phase and during the drilling operations
Drill Scene®
Can run stand-alone or in parallel to DrillTronics® in Sekal operations. The solution can be used in Sekal’s RTOC or it can be self-operated by the client
Drill Tronics®
DrillTronics® can be fully integrated with the rig to utilize full automation, or the advisory version can be used with lighter integration efforts. The solution runs in parallel with DrillScene®
Sekal software creates realistic dynamic downhole pressure simulations plus hole cleaning and temperature evolutions
The drilling team can use this information to optimize drilling parameters and oper-ate safely close to upper and lower limits.
Sekal provides 24/7 support through the Remote Operation Centers in Aberdeen and Stavanger. Support can also be established within the existing RTOCs of the client.
The Sekal software and service team delivers:
- Transient, dynamic models that outperforms conventional planning software
- High-Quality simulations for realistic performance optimization
- Forward looking pump start-up in narrow mud weight windows or wells with stability issues
- Clear understanding of cutting transport for optimized hole cleaning
… and much more
Digital Twin Technology
A digital twin is developed using Sekal’s sophisticated physical models and utilized to generate trend analysis
REAL-Time Drilling Engineering
Well data is captured and subsequently used to continuously update the digital twin, and thus the trend analysis used by the driller
Operation monitoring
The model is compared against realtime data, to reveal unusual patterns of behavior impacting the drilling operations
Drilling Automation
Insight from the simulation is translated into action; the driller receives decision support and is able to perform efficient and safe drilling