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About NOV IntelliServ

NOV™ IntelliServ® provides the oil and gas industry with the only high-speed, high-volume, high-definition, bi-directional broadband data transmission system that enables downhole conditions to be measured, evaluated, monitored and actuated in real time. This means, that we create value by offering our customers the possibility to know facts they never even knew they could know.

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NOV IntelliServ: Provo, Utah

Our ergonomically designed state-of-the-art facility located in Provo, Utah was constructed in 2006. The facility was specifically designed to manufacture networked drillstring components and operates hands-free for maximum employee safety.

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Email: IntelliServ@nov.com
Phone: 713 634 3325

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2013 Tradeshows and Events

IADC/SPE Managed Pressure Drilling and Underbalanced Operations Conference & Exhibition

April 17-18, 2013

SPE Bergen One Day Seminar

April 12, 2013

Offshore Technology Conference & Exhibition

May 6-9, 2013

SPE Annual Technical Conference & Exhibition

September 30-October 2, 2013

October 2012
Daan Veeningen presented "Better Well Control Through Safe Drilling Margin Identification, Influx Analysis and Direct Bottomhole Pressure Control Method for Deepwater" at the Drilling and Completing Trouble Zones Conference in Galveston, TX on October 25, 2012.

 IntelliServ was awarded the 2012 World Oil Award in the category " Health, Safety, Environment / Sustainable Development Offshore" on October 18, 2012. 

 

The IntelliServ system's capability to independently from surface measurements identify, analyze and control a wellbore influx was the basis of this recognition. Specifically, the IntelliServ system aids in identifying pore pressure, fracture gradient and safe drilling margin. Second, the independent measurement capability provides early kick detection with distinction from ballooning and improves the ability to analyze and control an influx – even with heterogeneous mud column – through the ‘direct measurement method’. Third, negative pressure tests can now be evaluated independently from surface measurements. Fourth, an influx can be identified and analyzed once it has passed the BOPs into the riser, with the effect of helping to decide between directing return flow to the mud-gas-separator or diverting flow overboard. Finally, during tripping operations that are associated with approximately 25% of all well control events, downhole data is now available to provide early kick detection. 
 

 World Oil Awards 2012

Dennis Dunlap, VP - Sales and Marketing and Daan Veeningen, Director of Marketing were on hand to accept the award. 

 September 2012    
The September/October issue of Drilling Contractor Magazine features the article "Automation: On the cusp of transformation" which discusses utilizing an autonomous drilling system to improve operational safety, reduce nonproductive time, reduce well construction time and drill a quality well, safely. Click here to learn more about how wired dril pipe connects to downhole tools and enables high-speed downhole data as part of NOV's automated system NOVA.
September's issue of E&P Magazine features the article "Broadband Drillstring System Integrated for Offshore ERD Wells" which discusses the first deployment of a full set of annular pressure measurement assemblies in high-angle wells in Trinidad and Tobago. To view the article click here.

SPE/APPEA Conference IntelliServ was recognized at the SPE/APPEA International Conference on Health, Safety and Environment in Perth, Australia on September 11, 2012 ) with the unique contribution to "Identify, Analyze and Control Well Control Events, Independent from Surface Measurements".

 August 2012 
ONS Event 2012IntelliServ held an open house on August 30th during ONS in Stavanger, Norway. The  attendees were able to see various networked drillstring (including a networked NOV Anderreamer) and surface components as well as a running demonstration of System Monitor and the DMX client.
July 2012
July's issue of the Journal of Petroleum Technology features the article "Apps and the Digital Oilfield" which discusses the growing market for apps and the oilfield's uptake of the technology.  Daan Veeningen tells JPT "The broadband wired telemetry permits data transmission rates which are 20,000 times faster than traditional measurement-while-drilling telemetry." To view the article click here.
 June 2012
Daan Veeningen presented "Transformational Reduction in Non-Productive Time through Implementation of Broadband Networked Drill-String and Modified Drilling Practices in an Extended Reach Drilling Campaign" SPE 156364 in Galveston, TX at the Deepwater Drilling and Completion Conference held June 20-21, 2012. To view the presentation click here
 May 2012

Daan Veeningen presented "Successful Broadband Drillstring Technology Uptake: From Field Test to Extended Reach Offshore Campaign" OTC-22973-PP at the Offshore Technology Conference held in Houston, TX. To view the presentation click here.

March/April 2012
"Wired Pipe Delineates Safer Drilling Margins" an article written by Daan Veeningen will be featured in the March/April edition of Drilling Contractor Magazine. This article discusses the safety benefits provided by wired drill pipe. To read more click here.  
February 2012

David Reid, NOV's Senior Vice Presient of Global Accounts and Chief Sales Officer, was interviewed in January/February's issue of Drilling Contactor Magazine about rethinking the current operating culture and an holistic approach to drilling. David discusses how "Using Chesapeak's Nomac Rig 51,NOV has been testing its tools for live feed of downhole weight-on-bit, torque and speed through IntelliServ's wired pipe to the rig floor." To learn more click here.

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December 12, 2011
Starting in December the IntelliServ Broadband Network and Along String Evaluation will be on display in the Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS). The exhibit features the IntelliServ Networked Drillstring, NOV Tricone drill bit and actual sounds from a drll bit downhole. The exhibit is featured in the Weiss Energy Hall at the HMNS.

 


  

 

 

 

October 27, 2011

Daan Veeningen presented "Benefits for Directional Drillers from Wired Pipe Broadband Network" at the International Association of Directional Drillers' October Luncheon.


 

October 6, 2011

Daan Veeningen presented "Along String Pressure Evaluation Enabled by Broadband Network" OTC 22239MS at OTC Brasil on October 6th.


 

September 29, 2011

Daan Veeningen at the DEA Technology Forum to discuss the IntelliServ Broadband Network. His presentation is titled: "Broadband Networked Drillstring For High-Definition Downhole Data, Along String Evaluation and System Integration.”


 

September 15, 2011

10 Years of Innovation

IntelliServ celebrated the 10 year anniversary in Provo, Utah on September 15th, 2011. This event marked "10 Years of Innovation" for IntelliServ and the thirteen employees that have been with the company since its inception.


 

June 16 2011

Daan Veeningen presented SPE 143430 at the Brasil Offshore conference

Daan-SPE-BrasilOffshore His presentation is titled: “Novel High Speed Telemetry System With Measurements Along the String Mitigates Drilling Risk and Improves Drilling Efficiency ”

Review the Presentation here. 


May 2011

IntelliServ Academy in Aberdeen, UK

Aberdeen Academy ThumbThe Aberdeen Operator community, Service sector and Drilling contractors attended the IntelliServ Academy on May 18th. Among the topics presented by IntelliServ, by our Service Partner and by one of our customers were new ways to improve operational efficiency and increase production while reducing NPT and risks. Further, attendants shared their experiences with broadband networking and along string evaluation services for high-definition downhole and subsurface operations. Click here to request a technical update for your organization.


Apache Energy, Ltd. Increases Reservoir Exposure and Drilling Rates with IntelliServ Broadband Network

Apache Energy Ltd. in Western Australia wanted to increase reservoir exposure and increase drilling rates, while maintaining the ±1m true vertical depth (TVD) directional tolerances in the highly permeable sands. Apache decided to use Sperry for optimized drilling performance, accurate formation evaluation and precise wellbore placement by connecting the Sperry LWD system to the IntelliServ® Network from NOV. Through the InSite IXO interface, this wired pipe telemetry system provides two-way communication between downhole LWD sensors and the surface at speeds up to 57,000 bits per second - 10,000 times faster than current mud pulse telemetry rates.
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March 2011

Eon Ruhrgas maximizes benefit from technology introduction: 200% ROP increase and a 100% net-to-gross increase.
By using multiple strands of new technology, in a controlled, managed fashion, Eon Ruhrgas delivered rate of penetration (ROP) increases of 200% and, at the same time, increased net-to-gross by nearly 100%. The delivery of these new technologies will be reviewed along with the culture of learning and constant improvement fostered by the Eon Ruhrgas. The collaborative atmosphere led to an open environment where all the potential issues, risks, and hazards had been discussed and contingencies made to ensure that delivery would not be compromised.
Read more in SPE 140391 or email us to request a free hardcopy.


 

February 2011

NOV, corporate VP, chief technology officer Hege Kverneland discusses technologies to address critical issues in drilling & completions.
What are some of the key drilling and completions challenges facing the industry today? Some of our customers and oil companies have told us that the drilling aspect of operations is a good, integrated process and is relatively standardized. But when it comes to completion, there are many different activities and concerns taking place.
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November 2010

IntelliServ released version 2.0 of the Value Discovery Calculator
This Microsoft Excel application incorporates Monte Carlo simulations to help you iteratively discover the value that the IntelliServ Broadband™ Network could bring to your well construction operations by answering a simple questionnaire.
Click here to download


LWD, wired drill pipe combo raises economic bar in Southern North Sea

Wired pipe enables new insight downhole using harsh-environment LWD tools. Clear images ensure accurate geosteering.

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October 2010

Drilling and Completing Trouble Zones

On October 21st, Daan Veeningen presented "Mitigate Drilling Trouble with Speed and Measurements Beyond Just at the Bit", Session VII Drilling Dynamics at the Drilling and Completion Trouble Zones conference.
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July 2010

“SWD [Seismic while drilling] services promise to help operators reduce risk and improve efficiency”, Mr Edwards (Baker Hughes product manager – LWD, acoustic and seismic) continued that, “for immediate access to the full memory content right after the measurement, a wired-pipe system appears to be an ideal solution. Baker Hughes has tested its SWD system with wired pipe to prove compatibility of the systems.”
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June 2010

IADC World Drilling Conference

On June 17th Grant Affleck, Weatherford International presented "Realizing the Early-Payback Benefits of Real-Time Evaluation with Wired Pipe".

IntelliServ Workshop, The Tower of London

On June 22nd NOV IntelliServ held a workshop in London, U.K. where over 40 participants attended the event. During the two-day workshop, participants from the Operator community, Service sector and Drilling contractors developed a more complete understanding of the planning, execution and evaluation of IntelliServ Broadband Network services.

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Electronic Resources

Case Study Real Time

Real Time Drilling Dynamics
Enhanced Wellbore Quality & Lowered Drilling Time
The IntelliServ Broadband Network™ provided Occidental Petroleum with the benefits of real-time data on drilling dynamics and formation evaluation from MWD and LWD tools while drilling an asset in California.

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Case Studies

Enhanced Decision Making

Highlight: BHA did not respond as planned after the first stand had been drilled. Full borehole caliper data was transmitted to surface in real time.

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Geo-Steering Multilaterals in Real Time

Highlights: The IntelliServ Broadband Network™ enabled the Client to reduce high local doglegs and steer the well in the targeted horizontal plane.

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