Closure Interview: Yuri Parnivoda, General Director Russia, Drillmec
Please describe your position and role within the company
As General Director, I manage the company in accordance with the internal company documents & charter, and of course within the current legislation of the government of the Russian Federation. I oversee all financial and professional activity of the company, with my main focus being business development and brand awareness for equipment and aftermarket sales in Russia and the CIS
Drillmec is seen as a leader in supply of advanced rigs and drilling technology – but how is business for you in Russia? How do you see it developing over the coming years?
Drillmec is an international leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of drilling and workover rigs for onshore and offshore applications as well as a wide range of drilling equipment. The results achieved in over ten of years of international experience have been recognized by customers worldwide and stem from our commitment to continuous improvement through the pursuit of high quality, a strong focus on human resources and emphatic efficiency throughout the whole process. We are expecting the Russian drilling industry to increase rapidly in the coming years, and in turn we are increasing our presence in the market. As an example of this, the quantity of Drillmec top drives being used in Russia has tripled over the last 3 years.
With Drillmec not only competing with Russian rig manufacturers, but also with Chinese, European and North American companies – why should Drillmec be considered by drilling contractors when buying new rigs?
Whether looking at on or offshore drilling, we at Drillmec are the experts that help our customers continually raise their performance through our proven technical expertise, global aftermarket network and trusted quality. Our engineers apply years of experience to deliver the best solutions based on material selection, service application and functioning criteria.
Our service offering includes design, manufacturing, commissioning and aftersales service for conventional and hydraulic land rigs, mobile and workover drilling rigs, offshore units and drilling equipment.
Since its establishment, Drillmec has applied itself to putting forward innovative proposals that add real value to projects by reducing the cost of drilling operations in oil & gas fields. We can also provide our customers with complete rig certification in accordance with API and DNV specifications. Our knowledge of drilling operations is our biggest asset and works to our clients’ advantage. We are proud of the reputation we have built in combining the expertise of an oil company, drilling contractor and manufacturer in order to tailor a fit-for-purpose drilling rig
Drillmec have recently supplied rigs to be used offshore Caspian. What technologies do you have for offshore drilling?
Drillmec provides a complete range of offshore drilling equipment packages to the drilling industry, using innovative engineering, high quality standards and a knowledgeable staff base, to ensure we cover all of our client’s needs. Drillmec manufactures derricks and masts for all applications, and, in addition, packages can be furnished with top drives, motion compensators, racking system, pipe handlers, catwalk machines, elevators, top mounted flares and all derrick related equipment for complete packages.
In addition to complete drilling packages, Drillmec offers a comprehensive line of offshore equipment for platforms, barges, semi-submersibles and drill ships that can handle a wide range of E&P and production requirements. From the drill floor to the top drive, Drillmec supplies mud systems, control rooms, derricks, pipe handling systems, catwalk machines, power tongs, and rotary tables with all the power you need. Drawworks packages up to 4,500 hp, mud pumps up to 2,200 hp and fully automated hydraulic rigs up to 600 metric tons (1,320,000 lbs) pulling capacity are available. Also offered are skidding systems, and bulk storage and transportation systems.
We are hearing a lot about the upcoming development of the regions unconventional fields. What rig solutions do you have suitable for drilling these fields?
The best choice for accurate directional drilling is our HH automated hydraulic rigs. The unusual characteristics of the HH Rig design make their shape far different from that of a conventional rig. The “HH” Rigs were designed to achieve high levels of safety and outstanding performance. They integrate various hydraulic equipment in a drilling process that is largely automated and has all drilling functions centrally controlled from a comfortable and air conditioned driller’s cabin.
The most evident characteristic of the HH Rigs is the self-erecting hydraulic telescopic mast, made of one powerful hydraulic cylinder. The mast has an integrated hydraulic top drive built in. It is a self-standing telescopic mast with reduced height, suitable to handle range 3 “supersingles” drill pipes.
The drilling parameters are controlled by the driller from a control panel in the doghouse; this allows automatic drilling even with a preset wob and rpm. Predetermined limits of over-pull can also be set. Such features coupled with the back reaming allowed by the top drive, considerably reduce the risk of stuck pipes.
The overall dimensions of the “HH” Rigs are much smaller than the conventional rigs of corresponding power. All the major rig modules are permanently mounted on semi-trailers and are self-erecting for fast and safe moving between locations. Much less loads than those of a comparable conventional rig are needed for moving.
On an “HH” Rig, with a smaller crew and most part of the routine activities made by automatic or remotely controlled equipment and an unmanned rig floor, the possibility of casualties is reduced. The very small number of recorded accidents, even if of very limited importance, clearly shows that the activity on the “HH” Rigs is always done at the highest possible level of safety for the entire crew.
The automated systems, the central control and the reduced number of people, allow for an easier and more effective handling of the rig, with very beneficial effects on the overall performance and costs.
The emphasis on safety of the unique design of the “HH” Rigs, is achieved mostly by an extensive automation of a large number of their components. It can be enhanced further to reach full automation and to cancel almost entirely the manual work on the rig floor. It appears the right way to finally reach “zero accident” in the land drilling industry.
Tell us a recent success story, about a drilling contractor using a Drillmec rig.
Particularly in Russia, our equipment is used by the following key clients –
1. Rosneft uses Drillmec MR8000 and hydraulic top drive HTD 250.
2. Gazprom affiliates started using HH -150 FA and HH-200 FA, eliminating the presence of workers on drill flow. Besides this, HH rig has no monkey board. This is the first fact in our Client’s history, that improves safety on the field with H2S factor;
3. Lukoil – Offshore drilling equipment package Drillmec 2000HP for LSP-1 project of the V. Filanovskiy oilfield;
4. Weatherford Drilling had established the record in drilling operations in Russia using Drillmec MR8000 drilling rigs and HTD 250 and HTD 200 hydraulic top drives. Many Drillmec HTD 200 top drives have also been adopted in Russia and are being used on drilling rigs manufactured in China for Weatherford drilling
5. UsinskGeoNeft – Hydraulic top drives HTD 350;
6. Integra Drilling uses Drillmec MR7000 mobile drilling rigs and HTD 250 hydraulic top drives.
Finally, what is your forecast for the regions drilling sector in the coming years?
We have invested a lot to ensure that our technologies are adapted to the current requirements of our customers in Russia. We hope that this will continue to satisfy the requirements of drilling companies in Russia.
