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At H&P we dedicate the month of April to actively promoting vehicle safety in all forms. Our goal is to increase awareness of key topics like distracted driving, fatigue and seatbelt use. You may think, “Seatbelts? Who doesn’t wear a seatbelt?” Unfortunately, 27.5 million Americans admit there are times when they don’t. I have a very personal story about our momentary decisions that have lifelong impact. I encourage each and every one of you to Actively C.A.R.E. by being selfish about your safety.  Buckle up – not only for yourself, but also for those who need you to make it home safe. Read out the full article here: https://www.helmerichpayne.com/media/general/Seatbelt-Awareness_041524.pdf?_gl=1*yjmme8*_gcl_au*NzUzOTc1OTQyLjE3MzA3MjEyNTM . Driving Safety Forward Podcast Watch out the full podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVrfHixaHqE . Safe Driving Resources That Just "Click" Click here for driving...

Effortless survey management solutions by the proven industry leader Reducing Uncertainty in Wellbore Placement With directional drilling in today’s market, well placement is of ever-increasing importance in the process of successfully drilling a well. Well placement by Measurements While Drilling (MWD) uses the direction of the Earth’s gravity and magnetic field as a natural reference frame. For years, the industry standard used low resolution global models for this reference, such as the International Geomagnetic Reference Field (IGRF-13). These models only captured a fraction of the true complexity of the Earth’s magnetic field, leading to inaccurate MWD corrections and consequently large uncertainties in the wellbore’s final placement. Large uncertainties in the final wellbore placement lead to many issues in the life cycle of the well. Improper placement can lead to a loss in reservoir production or collision issues with adjacent wells. To help reduce these uncertainties and...

Staging drilling set points after tagging bottom is often inconsistent and can cause drilling dysfunction. H&P has transformed this common multi-step task into an automated and configurable process with FlexB2D® technology. FlexB2D technology performs automated zeroing of the weight on bit (WOB) and differential pressure set points and helps ensure proper contact with the formation. This allows for configurable and consistent bit engagement, reducing bit and BHA torsional and lateral vibrations. • Reduce torsional and lateral vibration • Reduce bit and BHA damage • Cut unplanned trips • Decrease transition time from connection to drilling • Automated zeroing ensure accuracy and consistency • Automated staging to 9 operator defined drilling setpoints ensure consistent execution Repeatable Results Enable Optimal Outcomes Reduces Risk · Lowers risk of damaging downhole tools by reengaging the bit in a controlled and repeatable manner Lowers Total Cost of Operatio...

As spring approaches in the United States, many of us drilling in Oklahoma and Texas welcome the nicer temperatures but must also remain weather-aware with an expectation of severe storms, and even tornadoes. This isn’t something that could happen – it’s something that did happen as I worked on an Oklahoma rig that was in the path of a tornado one year ago. As a rig manager, it’s my responsibility to be sure my crew recognizes the importance of being prepared – knowing procedures and being ready at a moment’s notice to respond to unexpected circumstances, whether it’s severe weather, unexpected downhole conditions, equipment malfunction, the list goes on. Let’s be sure we Actively C.A.R.E.™ for ourselves and others throughout all seasons. a secure working environment that empowers all in the oil and gas industry. Click here to read the full article: https://www.helmerichpayne.com/drilling-in-tornado-alley-a-firsthand-account-of-a-rig-manager-who-had-to-take-cover?_gl=1*r33cxo*_gcl_...

  REMOVE UNCERTAINTY WITH DATA AS YOU DRILL Drilling practices alone are not enough to accurately deliver a high quality wellbore, as success is equally dependent on the accuracy of the wellbore survey. H&P’s Survey Management increases the accuracy and consistency of how we measure boreholes, enabling the delivery of any outcome that relies on knowledge of the wellbore position or shape. These outcomes include landing a curve, properly spacing laterals, safely performing collision avoidance operations, and updating well plans and geological models to accurately reflect data that was measured while drilling. Accurate, Consistent, and Reliable Wellbore Surveys By reducing the magnitude of survey errors commonly encountered during drilling operations and through the early identification and elimination of gross errors related to the surveying process, Survey Management improves the accuracy, consistency and reliability of wellbore positioning operations. H&P provides ...

THE H&P FLEXRIG® FLEET OFFERS FLEXIBLE DESIGN AND INNOVATION TECHNOLOGY FOR UNLIMITED PERFORMANCE Our FlexRig® fleet offers configurations to deliver more power, more finesse, and greater mobility to match the demands of your operations. › The industry leader in performance and safety › Multiple configurations to match the unique demands of your drilling operation › Integrated advanced technologies paired with fully autonomous solutions. ENABLE SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE WITH THE H&P PROPRIETARY CONTROL SYSTEM › Increased ROP › Ideal platform for additional drilling applications › Bit and BHA benefits • Fewer bits required • More bit re-runs • Reduced bit bounce • Maximize bit performance and life • Increased downhole motor life   OUTCOMES Our FlexRig fleet offers configurations to safely deliver a reliable, repeatable well cycle to meet the unique demands of your operation. WHAT COULD 2-4 ADDITIONAL WELLS PER YEAR MEAN TO YOUR BOTTOM LINE? Contact us ...

  We know that energy exposures provide a significant amount of threat to a worker on a drilling rig. We also know it is important to have strong processes in place to help mitigate our exposure to energy as we Actively C.A.R.E. for ourselves and others. Mitigating these risks requires the development and refinement of robust processes and procedures, with worker input being key to ensure effectiveness and adherence. As the industry continues to evolve, so too must our commitment to safety, reflected in evolving processes, policies, and training practices. I invite you to prioritize worker safety and foster a culture of continuous improvement, to effectively combat energy exposures and create a safer working environment for all. Your active participation is instrumental in combating energy exposures and, most importantly, creating a secure working environment that empowers all in the oil and gas industry. Safety & Responsibility Click here for LO/TO/TO Safety Moment Slide...

  We customize large and small pad solutions to meet multiple configurations. Rig Mobility Options for: ·        Multi-pad drilling ·        Super pad drilling ·        Cube drilling development ·        Infill well drilling S K I D D I N G A N D W A L K I N G S O L U T I O N S U N I Q U E LY P O S I T I O N E D TO PROVIDE THE RIG OF CHOICE In addition to rigs and technology, H&P can provide a suite of advisory services, including: ·        Drilling and technical advisors ·        Performance engineering ·        Maintenance advisors ·        Lean manufacturing ·        Training services ·        Data and process improvement ·     ...

  DETECT, MITIGATE, AND RECOVER FROM DOWNHOLE STALLS 95% of operators experience motor/rotary steerable system (RSS) stalls downhole. Frequent stalls can result in premature bit and BHA failures that lead to unplanned trips, tools lost in hole, sidetracks or cement plugs – and in some cases plugging and abandoning a well if the mitigation efforts are unsuccessful. H&P StallAssist™ software was designed not only to detect downhole stalls, but to mitigate and help recover from them. By increasing bit and BHA reliability this technology can help decrease sidetracks or lost in hole occurrences and increase motor and bit longevity, translating into more footage drilled per BHA and reduced time to target. HOW DOES IT WORK? FEATURES ADVANTAGES OUTCOME As pressure is reaching the stall rating, the system continually and simultaneously evaluates several factors; pressure, the speed in which the pressure is rising and motor specification...

Watch the full video to know more about this technology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ai9boL8hLAA A CONTROL SYSTEM THAT KNOWS WHAT’S IMPORTANT, WHEN IT MATTERS MOST AUTODRILLER PRO CONTROL SYSTEM Autodriller pro control system removes human variability and enhances drilling performance Through sequenced collaboration between H&P drilling technologies, H&P can help reduce human variability and provide game changing drilling performance solutions with an advanced autodriller control system. Traditional autodriller systems require manual gain adjustments that can cause variable results. A related issue associated with gains that are either set too high manually, or with a semi-fixed gain system, can result in block velocity variability that negatively impacts rate of penetration (ROP), and in some cases bit life that results in additional trips with time, fuel, and emissions impacts. H&P’S AUTODRILLER PRO SYSTEM PROVIDES STABLE DRILLING WITH DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE,...

When we talk about Actively C.A.R.E.™ (controlling and removing exposures), that can often be interpreted as only focusing on exposures that can harm people on the job. Actively C.A.R.E. is more than that. It encompasses how we approach our relationships, the way we work and the future we hope to leave behind. In this months’ newsletter we are specifically focusing on what we can do to care for our environment. H&P 2023 Sustainability Highlights: - Reduced normalized Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by ~3.7% in FY2023 - Achieved 64% of active rigs running below 30% average excess engine hours (saves fuel) - Reduced normalized emissions intensity per distance drilled by ~25% compared to baseline of FY2018 - 5,770 employees completed Environmental and Emergency Response Trainings - Our North America Solutions fleet drilled around 20% more distance than in 2018, but used around 20% fewer rigs We have made tremendous strides over the past two years in reducing our emissions inten...