Offset drilling services

Technical Specifications – Offset Drilling Services Deliverables

This table summarizes what you receive under different service levels. All service plans are modular – you can mix and match.

Service Component	Basic (Hardware Only)	Standard (Hardware + Setup)	Premium (Full Service)
Pad layout engineering	Not included	2D drawing, cylinder placement	3D simulation + move book
Hardware supply (cylinders, beams, PLC)	Included	Included	Included
On‑site installation	Not included	1 engineer, 5 days	2 engineers, 7 days
Crew training	Not included	1 day (classroom only)	5 days (hands‑on + assessment)
First move supervision	Not included	1 move	All moves for first 5 wells
Remote move monitoring	Not included	Not included	Real‑time (IoT gateway)
Predictive maintenance reporting	Not included	Quarterly (manual data upload)	Monthly (automatic)
Emergency on‑site support	Not included	96 hr response	48 hr response (24 hr in major basins)
Spare parts stocking	Customer managed	Recommended list provided	We stock near your pad
Typical project duration	N/A (hardware only)	6–8 weeks (survey to handover)	8–12 weeks
Warranty on services	12 months (hardware only)	12 months hardware + 90 days workmanship	24 months hardware + 12 months service

Product Types (Service Packages)

We organize our offset drilling services into four practical packages. Choose the one that matches your experience level and pad complexity.

1. Retrofit + Train Package (Most Popular for First‑Time Skidding Users)

• We retrofit your existing rig with a full electro‑hydraulic skidding system

• On‑site installation and commissioning

• 5‑day hands‑on training for your crew

• First 3 offset moves supervised by our engineer

• Best for: Operators new to offset drilling, or those upgrading from manual jacking systems

2. Pad‑Ready Service (For New Rig Purchases)

• Integrated skidding system designed during rig manufacturing

• Pad layout engineering and move simulation

• Civil works drawings for your site contractor

• Remote monitoring pre‑wired from factory

• Best for: Operators planning a new multi‑well pad from scratch

3. Remote Move Support (For Experienced Crews)

• IoT gateway installation on your existing skidding system

• Real‑time move monitoring by our remote operations center (24/7)

• Proactive alarm call‑out and troubleshooting

• Monthly health reports and predictive maintenance alerts

• Best for: Operators with multiple pads, limited on‑site engineering staff

4. Emergency & Standby Contract (For Critical Operations)

• Dedicated on‑site engineer during your entire multi‑well campaign

• Pre‑positioned spare cylinders, hoses, valves, and sensors

• Daily system walk‑down and preventive maintenance

• Immediate response to any binding, leak, or control issue

• Best for: High‑cost offshore pads, Arctic campaigns with short weather windows, or any operation where move delays cost >$50,000 per hour

Application Fields – Where Our Services Add the Most Value

🏗️ Shale & Tight Gas Mega‑Pads (20+ Wells)

When you are drilling 30 wells from a single pad, you will move the rig dozens of times. Our Remote Move Support package reduces each move time by 30% compared to manual skidding – and eliminates the 2‑hour re‑survey that many crews do after every move. Over a pad, that adds up to days saved.

🌊 Offshore Platform Slot Drilling

Platform decks are cramped, and a stuck skidding move can halt production from adjacent slots. Our Emergency & Standby contract places an engineer on the platform for the duration of the slot drilling campaign. They handle all moves, freeing your crew to focus on drilling.

🧊 Arctic & Permafrost Pads

Cold weather makes every mechanical task harder. Hydraulic oil thickens. Sensors fog. Crews work in bulky gloves. Our Pad‑Ready Service includes cold‑hardened components (‑40°C rated oil, heated sensor housings, insulated hoses). We also provide remote move monitoring from our warm office – we watch the data so your crew can focus on staying warm.

🏔️ Mountain & Jungle Pads (Limited Access)

When your pad is accessible only by helicopter or a single dirt road, you cannot afford to have the wrong spare part or a misaligned skid beam. Our Retrofit + Train package includes a full spare parts kit stored on‑pad, plus a detailed move book that your crew can follow without an engineer present.

🔧 Workover & Re‑Entry Campaigns

A single workover rig might service 20 wellheads in a field. Our wheel‑rail offset service includes rail installation, rig mounting, and a simple "stop‑and‑drill” control system. Your workover crew learns the system in one morning. We support remotely for the rest of the campaign.

Why Choose SJ Petro for Offset Drilling Services?

🏭 We Build the Rigs – So We Know the Load Paths

Our service engineers are the same people who design the substructures for SJ Petro rigs. When we retrofit a third‑party rig, we compute the exact reinforcement needed – no over‑engineering, no under‑engineering. You get a skidding system that fits perfectly and does not compromise your rig’s structural integrity.

✅ Hundreds of Successful Moves (Documented)

We have supported over 500 offset moves across 15 pads in three countries. Our move success rate (first attempt, no binding, no re‑survey) is 98.7% for fully automatic moves. When a move fails, we capture the data, fix the root cause, and update our training materials. Continuous improvement is built into our service model.

🔧 One Phone Number – No Finger‑Pointing

With our full service package, you call one number for everything: hardware failure, hydraulic leak, control software, operator error, or pad layout question. We do not tell you to "call the cylinder supplier” or "ask the PLC vendor.” We own the entire system and the service outcome.

📋 Transparent Reporting, No Surprise Invoices

Every service contract includes a fixed monthly fee (for monitoring and support) plus a time‑and‑materials rate for on‑site visits. We provide a web portal where you see:

• Real‑time health status of your skidding system

• Upcoming maintenance recommendations

• Billing details (hours logged, parts used, travel costs)

No hidden fees. No "emergency response surcharge” for weekend calls.

🌍 Global Reach, Local Presence

We have service hubs in:

• China (Jingzhou, Beijing) – Main engineering and spares

• Middle East (Dubai) – Support for GCC, Iraq, Oman

• Russia (Moscow) – Local‑language support, GOST documentation

• Americas (Houston) – Support for North and South America

• Asia‑Pacific (Singapore) – Support for Indonesia, Australia, PNG

Response times: Remote support within 2 hours. On‑site within 72 hours to any commercial airport with a direct flight from a hub.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Do I need to buy a skidding system from you to use your offset drilling services?

A: No. We offer services for any skidding system – even if it was supplied by a competitor. For existing systems, we start with a fitness‑for‑service assessment: we inspect cylinders, hoses, valves, sensors, and PLC logic. Then we recommend a service plan (repair, retrofit, or simply remote monitoring). We are happy to support mixed‑vendor setups.

Q2: How much does a typical offset drilling service contract cost?

A: It varies widely based on rig size, pad complexity, and service level. As a rough guide:

• Basic retrofit + train (one‑time): 80,000–80,000–150,000 (hardware + installation + training)

• Remote move support (monthly): 3,000–3,000–8,000 per rig (includes IoT gateway, monitoring, monthly reports)

• Emergency on‑site standby (daily): 1,500–1,500–3,000 per day plus travel

We always provide a fixed‑price quote before any work begins. No hourly "consulting rate” surprises.

Q3: Can you train my local crew to handle offset moves without your engineer on‑site?

A: Yes. That is the goal of our Retrofit + Train package. After the 5‑day hands‑on training and the first 3 supervised moves, most crews are fully independent. We then switch to remote monitoring – we watch but do not touch unless you call. If your crew ever feels uncertain, we can dispatch an engineer within the response time in your contract.

Q4: What happens if my rig gets stuck during a move (binding)?

A: Our system has anti‑binding logic – it stops automatically before damage occurs. If a stop happens, your driller calls our remote support line. We pull up the real‑time move data (cylinder positions, pressures) and diagnose the cause: debris on beam, uneven foundation settlement, or a failed sensor. We then guide the crew through manual recovery (individual cylinder operation) to complete or reverse the move. In the rare case that on‑site help is needed, we dispatch an engineer.

Q5: Do you provide offset drilling services for offshore rigs?

A: Yes. Our offshore service package includes marine‑grade components (stainless steel cylinders, IP66 enclosures, explosion‑proof sensors). We also provide onshore remote monitoring – our engineers watch the move from our office, so you do not need to fly extra personnel to the platform. For platforms with limited bandwidth, we use a low‑bandwidth telemetry mode (position and pressure data only, no video).

Q6: Can you help with pad layout if my wellheads are not in a straight line?

A: Absolutely. We handle radial patterns (rig rotates around a central point), grid patterns (X and Y moves), and irregular patterns (custom move sequences). Our 3D simulation software determines the optimal cylinder placement and move sequence for any wellhead coordinate set. We have done pads with 22 wells in a "random walk” pattern dictated by surface geology.

Q7: What kind of reporting do I get with the predictive maintenance service?

A: Monthly report includes:

• Cylinder drift rates (seal wear indicator)

• Proportional valve response times (compared to baseline)

• Hydraulic oil particle count trend (if sensor equipped)

• Cycle counts and remaining life estimate for hoses, seals, and filters

• Recommended spare parts to stock

• Any anomalies detected during remote move monitoring

All data is also available via our customer web portal – you can download raw logs for your own analysis.

Q8: Do you offer a service contract that covers both skidding and the drilling rig itself?

A: Yes, for SJ Petro rigs. We can write a single integrated service contract covering the rig’s drawworks, top drive, pumps, and skidding system. For third‑party rigs, we cover only the skidding system unless you want a broader scope – we can partner with your existing rig maintenance provider.