Minimum area rig concept update: H and P 101 modifications and first infield move

Journal Article · Sun Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1987 · J. Pet. Technol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/14717-PA· OSTI ID:6604939

Sigurdson, S R

The minimum area rig concept (MARC) is a cost-effective alternative to the typical self-contained platform rig (SCPR). Helmerich and Payne (HandP) built the first MARC rig, HandP 101, to drill and to work over wells up to 16,000 ft (4877 m) measured depth. This rig began operation in May 1983 in the Gulf of Mexico at Arco Oil and Gas Co.'s South Pass Block 61 field and has undergone one infield move. Since the rig's initial mobilization, several rig modifications have been added to increase storage area, to promote safety, to provide a more efficient drilling/workover rig, and to reduce overall move time. This paper describes the modifications and recaps the rig's first move. This provides further insight into the MARC rig and show the benefits of the MARC design in relation to a move.

• Research Organization: Arco Oil and Gas Co.
• OSTI ID: 6604939
• Journal Information: J. Pet. Technol.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Pet. Technol.; (United States) Vol. 39:3; ISSN JPTJA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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