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Tesco Corporation / March 2005 / POD

The Drilling Innovation Company

Email: marketing@tescocorp.com Web: www.tescocorp.com

TESCO
Corporate Headquarters World Wide Operations
6204 - 6A Street S.E. 11330 Brittmoore Park Drive
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2H 2B7 Houston, Texas, USA 77041
Tel: 403 692-5700 Fax: 403 692-5710 Tel: 713 849-5900 Fax: 713 849-0075
Around the world TESCO is the name for innovative drilling technology. Time Saving and Problem Solving Innovation For Drilling

Calgary Corporate Headquarters TESCO people share a

common vision.
Our people work closely with
one another and TESCO customers
worldwide to provide innovative drilling
technology that is cost-effective, safe and
environmentally friendly. We are proud
of all we have accomplished and look
forward to helping the oil and gas industry
meet whatever drilling challenges the
future may hold.
When it comes to innovative drilling
technology, TESCO continues to lead
the way-in petroleum-producing regions
worldwide. You can find out more about
our many drilling innovations at:
Calgary Machining Facility www.tescocorp.com.

Calgary Foothills Facility

Houston Facility
 Time-Saving Technology For Casing Running and Snubbing Our innovative technology improves drilling efficiency and safety.

Our Casing Drive System is TESCO people are focused on just

efficient, cost-effective and one thing, bringing cost-saving technology
above all the safest method to the oil and gas drilling industry to
TESCOs Casing Drive System ensure its prosperity in this new century.
brings to you all the advantages of top The company has introduced innovation
drive drilling to casing running, allowing after innovation to reduce drilling costs
simultaneous rotation, reciprocation
and improve safety and efficiency.
and circulation of the casing string.
One of these innovations, the TESCO
This service eliminates the costly, time-
consuming process of laying down casing portable Top Drive, extends the benefits
and picking up the drill string to ream or of top drive technology to many more rigs
redrill the well to get casing to bottom. without necessitating rig modifications.
Torque control is better than with power Another innovation, the revolutionary
tongs, and the chance of thread damage CASING DRILLING process, makes
or galling is reduced significantly.
it possible to speed up drilling 20 to 30
TESCOs Casing Drive System
percent, or more, by eliminating drill-string
has proven its efficiency in hundreds of
field applications, and is used daily as the tripping and the problems associated with
method to transmit drilling mechanical it. Other TESCO innovations include
and hydraulic power to the bit in TESCOs environmentally friendly, semi-automated
CASING DRILLING operations. drilling rigs; Casing Running technology
that cuts costs and increases safety; and,
The Casing Drive Systemhas been used successfully for running or equipment for snubbing tubulars in live
reaming casing to bottom in problem wells both directional and vertical.
wells.
It also improves safety by reducing the number of people on the rig floor
TESCO is committed to developing
and eliminating the need for dangerous power tongs, bulky elevators and
proprietary technology thats inherently
personnel in the derrick.
safer and more efficient through
automated operations. Our people are
Our snubbing technology facilitates live-well
trained to work safely at any job site
operations.
around the world, on any type of TESCO
Our Push Pull Machine (PPM) for snubbing tubulars in live wells
allows underbalanced drilling, well completions and other operations to technology. They help customers and
be carried out without killing the well, eliminating the need for personnel their subcontractors apply safe and
to be working above the live well in a basket. In shallow, extended- practical work procedures to minimize
reach horizontal wells, our PPM improves ROP during slide intervals and environmental impact, whenever and
extends measured depth as much as 1000 ft beyond that achieved by wherever TESCO technology is in use.
conventional drilling methods. It also has been used to push casing in wells
It is our policy to meet or exceed the
that are difficult or impossible to case to total depth using conventional
requirements of safety and occupational
methods.
A PPM can be installed in most rigs, controlled from anywhere on health legislation and all other applicable
the rig floor and adapted to most rotary-table bushing sizes and hold- safety regulations.
down needs.
 Portable Top Drive Systems For Land And Offshore Rigs CASING DRILLING Rigs Are Easier And Faster To Move

Our Top Drive systems save Top Drive with Data monitoring
split traveling
time and money. Programmable logic controllers
blocks and wireline
Drilling with a top drive system is BOP simultaneously monitor, process and
inherently more efficient than drilling Hydraulic stabbing display a wide variety of operating data.
with a rotary table and kelly. We arm assembly for These controllers allow sequencing and
pioneered the portable top drive system automated pipe
interlocking of rig functions for increased
more than a decade ago, and this far- handling
safety and efficiency. Drilling and
reaching innovation has made modern Top Drive with Internal operating parameters can be fed to third-
drilling technology available to just about Casing Drive System
any rig, on land or offshore. party systems for display and recording,
and can be uploaded to a head office or
Proven reliability other location in real time.
TESCO Top Drive systems have
Power catwalk
a remarkable record of 99.3% uptime. Smaller, lighter, flexible designs
This is attributable to a combination of The CASING DRILLING process
their innovative design and the ready
eliminates the need for setback areas and
availability of maintenance and repair
replaces double or triple masts with a
service and parts worldwide.
Range III mast, making the rig inherently
Hydraulic powered
Easy to install and transport smaller and lighter. Eliminating drillpipe
slips
There is a TESCO hydraulic or and collars further reduces the number
electric Top Drive system to meet every of loads on a rig move.
need, from large offshore or conventional Their lighter weight allows CASING
derricks to small, carrier-mounted units. DRILLING rigs to be configured to
Our systems come in capacities from
fit drilling programs and meet local
75 to 650 tons, and from 250 to 1350 Break-A-Way
requirements. Possible configurations
HP. They can be installed with little or stabbing protectors
no modification to the rig, are easy to include:
transport by truck, ship or rail, and can Trailer-mounted designs for easy rig
be broken down into smaller modules moves
for delivery by helicopter to remote Master skid-based designs that
locations. facilitate infield moves and fast rig-up
Modular designs that fit standard
Versatile
shipping containers for quick,
TESCO Top Drive systems can
economical transport by sea freight
be used for drilling, reaming and
backreaming, and running casing in Helicopter-transportable designs.
straight-hole, directional, horizontal, Automated pipe
underbalanced, air or gas drilling. In tight rack systems
holes they can circulate drilling fluids while
simultaneously reciprocating and rotating
the string. For oriented directional
drilling or fishing, our system allows both
clockwise and counterclockwise rotation, Break-A-Way
with highly controlled torque. stabbing protectors
 CASING DRILLING Rigs Are Easier And Faster To Move
Our CASING DRILLING
rigs increase drilling
efficiency and safety
TESCO semi-automated drilling rigs
give you the benefit of our many years
Split Crown
of engineering, design and manufacturing
experience. These rigs incorporate a
broad range of innovative technologies,
including programmable logic controllers,
data acquisition systems, built-in Top
Drives and advanced hydraulics.
Precise control
Most major components are
operated hydraulically for precise
control. A hydraulic controlled mud
pump can be set to pump as little as 1
stroke per minute for circulating a tight
hole or drilling underbalanced.
Innovative pipe-handling system
Your TESCO rig can be equipped
with a hydraulic pipe-handling system
that enhances safety and maximizes
handling efficiency. Pipe racks, operated
from the drillers control panel, roll pipe
to and from the power catwalk, which
raises the joints of pipe to the rig floor.
Permanent Top Drive
All TESCO rigs have permanent Top
Drives that remain in place when the mast
is raised and lowered. This significantly
reduces rig-down and rig-up times for
moves. Rig managers confirm that
consistent Top Drive use increases crew
efficiency and helps prevent accidents
while minimizing unscheduled events.
Portable Top Drive Systems For Land And Offshore Rigs
Efficient
Exclusive Top Drive robotic features
support safe, efficient makeup of double
or triple stands of pipe. Stands can be
made up in advance and drilled in, reducing
the number of necessary connections by
50 percent or more. The robotics also
assist in casing handling, as well as fill up
and circulation, both of which can be
done nearly continuously while running
casing.
PLC control room
Prompt service worldwide
Our commitment to our customers
doesnt end with product delivery it
continues for the life of the Top Drive
system. TESCO service locations in the
Americas, Europe, Africa and the Orient
are staffed with specialized technicians
and we combine this with prompt
support, parts shipment and advice.
Usually, we can have service
personnel at a customers well site in
hours rather than days. In addition, some
models have built-in diagnostics.
On-site supervision
Specially trained TESCO technicians
who know both drilling processes and
TESCO equipment, are available to
help our customers achieve maximum
drilling performance. These technicians
maintain the Top Drive system and train
drilling crews to operate and maintain it.
Advanced training at our factory is also
available to our customers.
BOP handling and
testing system
 The First Commercially Viable CASING DRILLING Process The First Commercially Viable CASING DRILLING Process

Our CASING DRILLING Reduces costs and environmental impact

Technology eliminates Because the CASING DRILLING process requires
drill-string tripping and only a Range III mast and no setback, the rig is smaller
its associated problems. and lighter, can be moved in fewer loads and has less
TESCO has invested $50 million environmental impact. Capital investment, fuel use and
and six years of research in developing engine emissions also are reduced, since less horsepower
the CASING DRILLING process. By is needed.
casing the well as it is drilled, this process The TESCO CASING DRILLING process has
eliminates drill-string tripping, making also been demonstrated to add value through improved
it more cost efficient and safer than borehole quality and reduced reservoir damage. Better
conventional rotary drilling. borehole quality translates to improved cement jobs,
It can cut the time needed to better quality logs and reduced risk from wellbore
drill a well by more than 20 percent, instability. The proven Plastering Effect resulting from
helps avoid unscheduled events, saves TESCOs technology can enhance reservoir productivity
operating and labor costs, and reduces through reducing or eliminating fluid losses to the
capital investment through faster field producing horizon. Overall, project economics can be
development. The process also lets the greatly enhanced by accessing and proving deliverability
contractor keep every foot drilled, of otherwise marginal reserves.
because the casing is always just feet
behind the bit. Easy to retrofit
Retrofitting an existing rig with CASING DRILLING
Saves time equipment is easy to do and does not interfere with its
Standard oilfield casing is used use for conventional drilling. As a dual-purpose rig, it can
as the drill string. The bottomhole be used on a wider range of wells, increasing contract
assembly (BHA) latches into the bottom opportunities.
joint of casing and is run and retrieved
on wireline, which is much faster than Fully integrated package
conventional drill-string tripping. New land rigs are available from TESCO with
CASING DRILLING equipment fully integrated into the
Increases safety rig package. This equipment includes a Top Drive, internal
The CASING DRILLINGprocess and external drive systems for rotating the casing, and a
requires fewer people on the rig floor and wireline winch.
less pipe handling than conventional rotary
drilling. It also eliminates unscheduled Fit-for-purpose equipment
events that result from tripping the drill The fit-for-purpose equipment developed for the
string, such as unintentional sidetracks, CASING DRILLING process includes a Casing Drive
swabbing, casing wear and most hole System (CDS) to rotate the casing without the need for
problems due to formation sloughing and thread makeup, and pump-down and releasing tools to
swelling. disengage the Drill Lock Assembly (DLA) that secures the
BHA to the casing. Proprietary underreamers, designed
by TESCO, provide an excellent rate of penetration (ROP)
and have a reliable retracting mechanism for tripping.
 The First Commercially Viable CASING DRILLING Process The First Commercially Viable CASING DRILLING Process

Our CASING DRILLING Reduces costs and environmental impact

Technology eliminates Because the CASING DRILLING process requires
drill-string tripping and only a Range III mast and no setback, the rig is smaller
its associated problems. and lighter, can be moved in fewer loads and has less
TESCO has invested $50 million environmental impact. Capital investment, fuel use and
and six years of research in developing engine emissions also are reduced, since less horsepower
the CASING DRILLING process. By is needed.
casing the well as it is drilled, this process The TESCO CASING DRILLING process has
eliminates drill-string tripping, making also been demonstrated to add value through improved
it more cost efficient and safer than borehole quality and reduced reservoir damage. Better
conventional rotary drilling. borehole quality translates to improved cement jobs,
It can cut the time needed to better quality logs and reduced risk from wellbore
drill a well by more than 20 percent, instability. The proven Plastering Effect resulting from
helps avoid unscheduled events, saves TESCOs technology can enhance reservoir productivity
operating and labor costs, and reduces through reducing or eliminating fluid losses to the
capital investment through faster field producing horizon. Overall, project economics can be
development. The process also lets the greatly enhanced by accessing and proving deliverability
contractor keep every foot drilled, of otherwise marginal reserves.
because the casing is always just feet
behind the bit. Easy to retrofit
Retrofitting an existing rig with CASING DRILLING
Saves time equipment is easy to do and does not interfere with its
Standard oilfield casing is used use for conventional drilling. As a dual-purpose rig, it can
as the drill string. The bottomhole be used on a wider range of wells, increasing contract
assembly (BHA) latches into the bottom opportunities.
joint of casing and is run and retrieved
on wireline, which is much faster than Fully integrated package
conventional drill-string tripping. New land rigs are available from TESCO with
CASING DRILLING equipment fully integrated into the
Increases safety rig package. This equipment includes a Top Drive, internal
The CASING DRILLINGprocess and external drive systems for rotating the casing, and a
requires fewer people on the rig floor and wireline winch.
less pipe handling than conventional rotary
drilling. It also eliminates unscheduled Fit-for-purpose equipment
events that result from tripping the drill The fit-for-purpose equipment developed for the
string, such as unintentional sidetracks, CASING DRILLING process includes a Casing Drive
swabbing, casing wear and most hole System (CDS) to rotate the casing without the need for
problems due to formation sloughing and thread makeup, and pump-down and releasing tools to
swelling. disengage the Drill Lock Assembly (DLA) that secures the
BHA to the casing. Proprietary underreamers, designed
by TESCO, provide an excellent rate of penetration (ROP)
and have a reliable retracting mechanism for tripping.
 CASING DRILLING Rigs Are Easier And Faster To Move
Our CASING DRILLING
rigs increase drilling
efficiency and safety
TESCO semi-automated drilling rigs
give you the benefit of our many years
Split Crown
of engineering, design and manufacturing
experience. These rigs incorporate a
broad range of innovative technologies,
including programmable logic controllers,
data acquisition systems, built-in Top
Drives and advanced hydraulics.
Precise control
Most major components are
operated hydraulically for precise
control. A hydraulic controlled mud
pump can be set to pump as little as 1
stroke per minute for circulating a tight
hole or drilling underbalanced.
Innovative pipe-handling system
Your TESCO rig can be equipped
with a hydraulic pipe-handling system
that enhances safety and maximizes
handling efficiency. Pipe racks, operated
from the drillers control panel, roll pipe
to and from the power catwalk, which
raises the joints of pipe to the rig floor.
Permanent Top Drive
All TESCO rigs have permanent Top
Drives that remain in place when the mast
is raised and lowered. This significantly
reduces rig-down and rig-up times for
moves. Rig managers confirm that
consistent Top Drive use increases crew
efficiency and helps prevent accidents
while minimizing unscheduled events.
Portable Top Drive Systems For Land And Offshore Rigs
Efficient
Exclusive Top Drive robotic features
support safe, efficient makeup of double
or triple stands of pipe. Stands can be
made up in advance and drilled in, reducing
the number of necessary connections by
50 percent or more. The robotics also
assist in casing handling, as well as fill up
and circulation, both of which can be
done nearly continuously while running
casing.
PLC control room
Prompt service worldwide
Our commitment to our customers
doesnt end with product delivery it
continues for the life of the Top Drive
system. TESCO service locations in the
Americas, Europe, Africa and the Orient
are staffed with specialized technicians
and we combine this with prompt
support, parts shipment and advice.
Usually, we can have service
personnel at a customers well site in
hours rather than days. In addition, some
models have built-in diagnostics.
On-site supervision
Specially trained TESCO technicians
who know both drilling processes and
TESCO equipment, are available to
help our customers achieve maximum
drilling performance. These technicians
maintain the Top Drive system and train
drilling crews to operate and maintain it.
Advanced training at our factory is also
available to our customers.
BOP handling and
testing system
 Portable Top Drive Systems For Land And Offshore Rigs CASING DRILLING Rigs Are Easier And Faster To Move

Our Top Drive systems save Top Drive with Data monitoring
split traveling
time and money. Programmable logic controllers
blocks and wireline
Drilling with a top drive system is BOP simultaneously monitor, process and
inherently more efficient than drilling Hydraulic stabbing display a wide variety of operating data.
with a rotary table and kelly. We arm assembly for These controllers allow sequencing and
pioneered the portable top drive system automated pipe
interlocking of rig functions for increased
more than a decade ago, and this far- handling
safety and efficiency. Drilling and
reaching innovation has made modern Top Drive with Internal operating parameters can be fed to third-
drilling technology available to just about Casing Drive System
any rig, on land or offshore. party systems for display and recording,
and can be uploaded to a head office or
Proven reliability other location in real time.
TESCO Top Drive systems have
Power catwalk
a remarkable record of 99.3% uptime. Smaller, lighter, flexible designs
This is attributable to a combination of The CASING DRILLING process
their innovative design and the ready
eliminates the need for setback areas and
availability of maintenance and repair
replaces double or triple masts with a
service and parts worldwide.
Range III mast, making the rig inherently
Hydraulic powered
Easy to install and transport smaller and lighter. Eliminating drillpipe
slips
There is a TESCO hydraulic or and collars further reduces the number
electric Top Drive system to meet every of loads on a rig move.
need, from large offshore or conventional Their lighter weight allows CASING
derricks to small, carrier-mounted units. DRILLING rigs to be configured to
Our systems come in capacities from
fit drilling programs and meet local
75 to 650 tons, and from 250 to 1350 Break-A-Way
requirements. Possible configurations
HP. They can be installed with little or stabbing protectors
no modification to the rig, are easy to include:
transport by truck, ship or rail, and can Trailer-mounted designs for easy rig
be broken down into smaller modules moves
for delivery by helicopter to remote Master skid-based designs that
locations. facilitate infield moves and fast rig-up
Modular designs that fit standard
Versatile
shipping containers for quick,
TESCO Top Drive systems can
economical transport by sea freight
be used for drilling, reaming and
backreaming, and running casing in Helicopter-transportable designs.
straight-hole, directional, horizontal, Automated pipe
underbalanced, air or gas drilling. In tight rack systems
holes they can circulate drilling fluids while
simultaneously reciprocating and rotating
the string. For oriented directional
drilling or fishing, our system allows both
clockwise and counterclockwise rotation, Break-A-Way
with highly controlled torque. stabbing protectors
 Time-Saving Technology For Casing Running and Snubbing Our innovative technology improves drilling efficiency and safety.

Our Casing Drive System is TESCO people are focused on just

efficient, cost-effective and one thing, bringing cost-saving technology
above all the safest method to the oil and gas drilling industry to
TESCOs Casing Drive System ensure its prosperity in this new century.
brings to you all the advantages of top The company has introduced innovation
drive drilling to casing running, allowing after innovation to reduce drilling costs
simultaneous rotation, reciprocation
and improve safety and efficiency.
and circulation of the casing string.
One of these innovations, the TESCO
This service eliminates the costly, time-
consuming process of laying down casing portable Top Drive, extends the benefits
and picking up the drill string to ream or of top drive technology to many more rigs
redrill the well to get casing to bottom. without necessitating rig modifications.
Torque control is better than with power Another innovation, the revolutionary
tongs, and the chance of thread damage CASING DRILLING process, makes
or galling is reduced significantly.
it possible to speed up drilling 20 to 30
TESCOs Casing Drive System
percent, or more, by eliminating drill-string
has proven its efficiency in hundreds of
field applications, and is used daily as the tripping and the problems associated with
method to transmit drilling mechanical it. Other TESCO innovations include
and hydraulic power to the bit in TESCOs environmentally friendly, semi-automated
CASING DRILLING operations. drilling rigs; Casing Running technology
that cuts costs and increases safety; and,
The Casing Drive Systemhas been used successfully for running or equipment for snubbing tubulars in live
reaming casing to bottom in problem wells both directional and vertical.
wells.
It also improves safety by reducing the number of people on the rig floor
TESCO is committed to developing
and eliminating the need for dangerous power tongs, bulky elevators and
proprietary technology thats inherently
personnel in the derrick.
safer and more efficient through
automated operations. Our people are
Our snubbing technology facilitates live-well
trained to work safely at any job site
operations.
around the world, on any type of TESCO
Our Push Pull Machine (PPM) for snubbing tubulars in live wells
allows underbalanced drilling, well completions and other operations to technology. They help customers and
be carried out without killing the well, eliminating the need for personnel their subcontractors apply safe and
to be working above the live well in a basket. In shallow, extended- practical work procedures to minimize
reach horizontal wells, our PPM improves ROP during slide intervals and environmental impact, whenever and
extends measured depth as much as 1000 ft beyond that achieved by wherever TESCO technology is in use.
conventional drilling methods. It also has been used to push casing in wells
It is our policy to meet or exceed the
that are difficult or impossible to case to total depth using conventional
requirements of safety and occupational
methods.
A PPM can be installed in most rigs, controlled from anywhere on health legislation and all other applicable
the rig floor and adapted to most rotary-table bushing sizes and hold- safety regulations.
down needs.
Around the world TESCO is the name for innovative drilling technology. Time Saving and Problem Solving Innovation For Drilling

Calgary Corporate Headquarters TESCO people share a

common vision.
Our people work closely with
one another and TESCO customers
worldwide to provide innovative drilling
technology that is cost-effective, safe and
environmentally friendly. We are proud
of all we have accomplished and look
forward to helping the oil and gas industry
meet whatever drilling challenges the
future may hold.
When it comes to innovative drilling
technology, TESCO continues to lead
the way-in petroleum-producing regions
worldwide. You can find out more about
our many drilling innovations at:
Calgary Machining Facility www.tescocorp.com.

Calgary Foothills Facility

Houston Facility
 Bulletin 10000e

TESCO

TESCO

TESCO

TESCO

TESCO

TESCO

TESCO

TESCO

CASING DRILLING is a registered trademark and Casing Drive System are trademarks of Tesco Corporation

TESCO TESCO

TESCO

Due to ongoing product development, all specications are subject to change without notice

TESCO

Tesco Corporation / March 2005 / POD

The Drilling Innovation Company

Email: marketing@tescocorp.com Web: www.tescocorp.com

TESCO
Corporate Headquarters World Wide Operations
6204 - 6A Street S.E. 11330 Brittmoore Park Drive
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2H 2B7 Houston, Texas, USA 77041
Tel: 403 692-5700 Fax: 403 692-5710 Tel: 713 849-5900 Fax: 713 849-0075