Baker Hughes, whose headquarters are located in Houston, Texas, has announced the commercial release of its TerrAdapt™ adaptive drill bit, which aims to deliver dramatic improvements in drilling economics by using automation to mitigate downhole dysfunctions that cause inefficient drilling and costly tool failures.
The TerrAdapt bit automatically changes its aggressiveness based on the formation through which it is drilling to mitigate vibrations, stick-slip and impact loading. This is designed to deliver faster, more consistent rates of penetration (ROP), longer bit/tool life and significantly reduced non-productive time and invisible lost time.