Natalie Parrington, Author at Redback Drilling

Redback™ Drilling Tools & Manufacturing to exhibit at the Australian Energy Producers Conference & Exhibition in 2024

Posted on February 27, 2024 - 8:52 am by Natalie Parrington

Redback™ Drilling Tools & Manufacturing is excited to be exhibiting alongside our parent company SGS at the Australian Energy Producers Conference & Exhibition (formally known as APPEA), from the 20th to the 23rd of May in Perth, Western Australia.

The Australian Energy Producers Conference & Exhibition is the leading event in Australia for the Oil, Gas and Energy industry and facilitates opportunity for continued discussions around the transition to net zero emissions and the need for further exploration and development of our oil and gas resources. We are delighted to have the opportunity to participate in this event to explore how we can optimise new and existing clients’ drilling operations to the highest levels of efficiency.

Come visit us at Booth 246 to discuss how we can help you.

Redback™ Drilling Tools & Manufacturing Highlights Papua New Guinea Operations

Posted on May 31, 2023 - 10:54 am by Natalie Parrington

With a commitment to excellence and a focus on delivering cutting-edge solutions, Redback™ Drilling Tools & Manufacturing has established a strong presence in PNG, partnering with major mining companies and exploration firms to enhance their drilling capabilities. By providing state-of-the-art drilling tools and a comprehensive suite of services.

As a proud member of the SGS Group, Redback™ Drilling Tools & Manufacturing possesses a unique advantage through our global network. This advantage enables us to deliver not only a comprehensive range of cutting-edge drilling solutions but also facilitates connections to a diverse array of upstream and industry services. Our primary objective is to support your operations throughout the entire lifecycle, ensuring seamless efficiency and success.

One of the key factors that sets Redback™ apart is our unwavering commitment to quality. We adhere to the highest standards in the design, manufacturing, and delivery of our drilling tools. Redback™’s product range includes a wide variety of drilling equipment, such as drill bits, reamers, stabilizers, and hammers, among others. These tools are engineered to withstand the most challenging drilling conditions, ensuring optimal performance, durability, and efficiency.

Mining companies and exploration firms in PNG have experienced improved drilling efficiency, reduced operational costs, and enhanced overall performance. Alongside client benefits, we are also creating job opportunities for skilled workers, contributing to the growth and development of the local workforce. By transferring knowledge and expertise, we are committed to upskilling local professionals and promoting the long-term sustainability of the drilling industry in PNG.

We have a key emphasis on research and development in PNG continuously investing in advanced technologies, materials, and manufacturing processes to develop innovative drilling solutions. By staying at the forefront of industry advancements, we can provide tools that deliver superior performance, minimize downtime, and maximize productivity.

Our competitive edge stems from harnessing the vast expertise and global connections of the SGS Group. This enables us to deliver an integrated approach tailored to your specific needs, whether it’s cutting-edge drilling solutions, extensive industry services, or steadfast support at every stage. With Redback™ Drilling Tools & Manufacturing, you gain access to a comprehensive suite of services coupled with unmatched industry insights. Count on us as your trusted ally, supporting your business ventures and driving sustainable growth in PNG’s energy industry.

With an extensive range of services in PNG, contact us today to find out how we can benefit your operations.

Redback™ Drilling Tools & Manufacturing to Exhibit at OMC Med Energy Conference and Exhibition 2023

Posted on March 31, 2023 - 11:36 am by Natalie Parrington

Our team of experts will be on site at booth 1426 from the 23rd to the 25th of May to discuss our services and how we can improve your drilling operations. 

With global reach we have the ability to service a wide array of operations worldwide. Our range of products are ideal and easy to use for a large range of operations and conditions across the energy and upstream sectors. Our easy-to-use redress kits mean that you can interchange the drill bit at ease to adapt and optimise to the changing and challenging conditions throughout your operation. 

The team attending the OMC Med Energy Conference and Exhibition will be able to walk you through how the Redback™ Roller Reamer can be tailored to your specific project and show you why the Redback™
Roller Reamer is trusted by the world’s largest oil companies in the world.

Be sure to visit the booth and learn about the latest in drilling technology. 

Learn more about the OMC Med Energy Conference and Exhibition 2023

Redback™ Drilling Tools & Manufacturing Tools Launches New Website

Posted on March 24, 2023 - 1:09 pm by Natalie Parrington

We are excited to launch our new look website, which will provide clients with succinct information and easily accessible resources.

As part of the SGS Group, we are devoted to supplying the highest performance drilling tools for the global energy industry. Redback™ Drilling Tools & Manufacturing has manufactured the patented wedge lock system for roller reamers to revolutionise how projects are drilled through enabling reduced trip times and optimised cutting action.

Business Manager Clint Russell said, “the launch of our new website is optimising the way we’re able to meet our clients’ needs and closely aligns with Redback™ Drilling Tools & Manufacturing’s commitment to ensuring the highest level of quality in our service and products.”

Our commitment to the highest quality services and products in all elements of our operations is paramount. Our proven performance has won Redback™ Drilling Tools & Manufacturing’s significant market share in key drilling operations worldwide and earned us preferred supplier status with many of the world’s leading oil companies and major drilling service companies.

This new website will contain the most up to date information on Redback™ Drilling Tools & Manufacturing’s products and events as well as brand new case studies and research into best practice in drilling operations.

Visit the tabs above to explore the new look website.

Redback™ optimising best practice in Egyptian drilling project

Posted on March 3, 2023 - 2:16 am by Natalie Parrington

Through supplying both rented Redback™ Roller Reamers and experts in drilling operations to this project, it was found by comparing drilling holes, with and without the aid of our roller reamers, that significant amounts of money were being saved by the use of our drilling tools.

Originally the company conventionally drilled the 12 ¼” hole Section with three Stabilizers in the assembly which resulted in high torque and caused string stuck, Top Drive damage and bending of the drill pipe and lost time equivalent to $ 60,000.

After consulting Redback™ Engineering Staff, decision was taken to replace the three fixed blade Stabilizers with Three Redback™ Roller Reamers. Using Redback™ Roller Reamers resulted significant decrease in the drilling torque & drag, the 12 ¼” hole section was drilled with the highest Rate of Penetration (ROP) compared to the offset wells and more than $ 65,000 as a direct saving in the 12.1/4” section. Moreover, the indirect saving in Casing & Logging running times.

Upon comparing the original hole to the sidetrack hole, Redback™ directly saved more than $ 530,000 by drilling the original hole with low torque, drag and faster ROP and saved 265 drilling Hrs.

The Redback™ Roller Reamer is ideally suited to improve Bit & BHA performance. It’s ability to reduce torque, drag and vibration contributes to lengthening the drilling time and increasing reliability of the more expensive drilling components.

Many runs, over a period of 500 hours, 9,000 ft of rough drilling were drilled with the Redback™ in tow. The effect on the consumable component of the tool, the cutter, was severe yet the tool held together and the drilling assembly withdrawn intact.

To see how we can optimise your drilling operations, contact us today.

Reducing vibration with three Redback™ Roller Reamers in Holland drilling operations.

Posted on February 27, 2023 - 4:35 am by Natalie Parrington

Using the MWD Tool, the levels of stick-slip and shocks were measured with and without the aid of the Redback™ Roller Reamer to compare and contrast the vibration logs between the two runs.

Drilling through the Hardegsen, Detfurth and Volpriehausen formations, the results were found to be much more favourable in the run where it was aided by the Redback™ Roller Reamer.

The vibration levels recorded during the section were the lowest experienced in the four well drilling campaign.

The low levels of vibration show the significant improvement in the drilling dynamics by replacing the fixed blade stabilizers in the assembly with the Roller Reamers

For more information on how Redback™ Drilling Tools & Manufacturing can optimise your operations contact us today

Redback™ Roller Reamers shown to reduce stick slip in Brazil drilling operations.

Posted on February 22, 2023 - 12:05 am by Natalie Parrington

The operations were measured with and without use of the Redback™ Roller Reamer using Baker Hughes’ vibration logging tool across multiple wells in the offshore facility.

These measurements found that when the wells were compared the levels of stick/slip, torsional vibration and backward rotation in the wells without the roller reamer were significantly higher than the ones with it in application.

As can be seen in the chart above, well SA-F was drilled without the aid of a Redback™ Roller Reamer and the other five wells were drilled with it. The percentage of circulation was below 15,000 for all the wells drilled with the Roller Reamer in all four measurements (backwards rotation, stick slip Level 6, stick slip level 5 and torsional oscillation). Alternately, the well without this in operation measured the backwards rotation and stick slip level 6 in excess of 25,000.

The contrasting of these measurements shows that the use of a Redback™ Roller Reamer greatly decreases these factors when drilling in conditions with high levels of stick/slip and torsional vibration.

For more information on how Redback™ Drilling Tools & Manufacturing can benefit your operations contact us now.