DRILLING OPERATIONS ARE limited by the materials used to manufacture drill pipe. Composite drill pipe (CDP) is available or under development that weighs one half or less than the equivalent, highest quality steel drill pipe. Further, with CDP it is possible to incorporate a signal transmission capability within the walls that will allow real-time monitoring of downhole conditions while drilling. The US Department of Energy (DOE) has recognized the need to bring this advanced technology to fruition and has joined with Advanced Composite Products and Technology Inc (ACPT) in a program to make CDP available to the drilling industry. This program has successfully placed short radius CDP in the field and is currently completing the development and testing of extended reach and deep water CDP. In a continuing effort, both the capability for real time signal transmission and extending the physical and mechanical characteristics of the CDP are under development to meet the rigorous conditions of Deep Trek operations.
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