MAGNUS™ ROTARY STEERABLE SYSTEM
Today’s well geometries and economics demand advanced directional drilling technology that can help you to lower overall costs and drill more hole per day.
Our Magnus rotary steerable system (RSS) uses a push-the-bit design to satisfy your need for speed without sacrificing directional control. With rugged design elements, the RSS fits nearly any scenario—from the everyday to extreme—and excels in high- performance drilling applications.
Unique features—including fully independent pad control and a true- inclination hold—help you to sustain drilling, stay on plan, and reduce well-construction costs. Combining the RSS with our comprehensive Wave™ family of logging-while-drilling (LWD) tools, market-leading HyperLine™ downhole motors, and cutting-edge RipTide® borehole enlargement tools provides you world-class capabilities.
RUGGED DESIGN FOR LASTING RELIABILITY
Reach your target without setbacks. The robust, modular construction of the Magnus™ RSS helps you to drill reliably and maintain trajectory easily.
Reach total depth with a trio of valves. A unique valve design helps you to achieve TD. Because the three valves operate independently from each other, they offer built-in redundancy and enhanced reliability.
Minimize stuck pipe issues. A streamlined design reduces sticking issues. Features such as a fully rotating bias unit, minimal BHA stabilization, and an optimized junk slot area reduce the risk of expensive stuck pipe events.
Resist harsh environments with robust piston seals. For performance under pressure, the Magnus RSS incorporates non-elastomeric piston seals in the mud- actuated pads. The result is enhanced mechanical integrity in harsh drilling environments and greater overall system reliability.
Maintain operations with local service. A modular design and local support keeps you running. The Magnus RSS is easy to deploy and maintain, even in remote locations. Service is just around the corner with our global network of maintenance and repair facilities.
Make reliable decisions using real-time diagnostics. To stay on top of what happens downhole, the Magnus RSS uses real-time diagnostics. The resulting instantaneous information from the BHA enables you to confirm proper operation, take action ahead of issues, and drill ahead with confidence.
PRECISE DIRECTIONAL STEERING FOR STAYING ON PLAN
Remain on course from start to finish. Whether you’re drilling verticals, curves, or laterals, our Magnus™ RSS provides precise, proportional adjustments for continuous control.
Control direction with three independent pads Unique independent pad control helps you to optimize the well trajectory. The three pads actively manage your direction through the entire wellbore and achieve a true-inclination hold in the lateral.
Steer with real-time near-bit data. Every bit of clear, real-time information makes a difference. Taken as little as 6 ft behind the bit, continuous azimuthal gamma ray and inclination measurements enable effective wellbore placement and geosteering changes to stay in the zone.
Maintain direction while drilling with autopilot. Self-regulated adjustments instill confidence in the course. Using an innovative electronic system and autopilot functionality, the Magnus RSS provides closed-loop control for course corrections during drilling.
Take command of downhole communication. The DownLink Commander bidirectional communication system works without interrupting drilling. This proven system sends control signals to the Magnus RSS and then quickly verifies the information so that steering adjustments immediately take effect.
HIGH-PERFORMANCE DRILLING FOR COST-EFFECTIVE WELLBORES
Make gains in speed and savings with the Magnus™ RSS. Drilling efficiencies can deliver a quality wellbore ahead of time and add value that cascades to casing and completion running.
Speed up with selective pad activation. A proportional control system in the Magnus RSS picks up the pace. The equivalent drilling adjustments minimize tortuosity for a smooth, high-quality wellbore that can increase the efficiency—and reduce the costs—of future well- construction operations.
Build up with a higher dogleg. A high-dogleg capability makes a deep kickoff a matter of course. With a consistent dogleg severity capability of 10° per 100 ft, the RSS enables you to build the curve section, eliminate correction runs, and contact the pay zone sooner.
Verify position with high-speed sampling. An electronic control system confirms the toolface orientation again and again. The system samples data at rapid rates to give you the ability to have full control and optimal performance at high rpms.
Streamline your inventory using a standard bit. For your convenience, the Magnus RSS works with standard drill bit designs. This compatibility enables using off-the-shelf equipment to avoid lengthy lead times and reduce the need for additional inventory.
COMPLEMENTARY TOOLS FOR TOP-NOTCH RESULTS
The Magnus RSS offers seamless integration with our other best-in-class drilling tools. Together, they shift your drilling capabilities from high gear to overdrive.
Put more power into your drilling performance. Adding a motor can meet your need for bit speed. The Magnus RSS can run with any HyperLine™ performance drilling motor, which enables you to make the optimal choice for greater ROP, lower torque, and reduced stick-slip.
Obtain real-time formation-evaluation data. The Magnus RSS works with our industry-leading Wave™ family of LWD sensors. This compatibility enables accurate reservoir data while drilling from spud to TD, which helps you to characterize the formation, stay on the planned course, and maximize sweet-spot exposure.
Double up on your drilling capabilities. Optionally equipped with radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology, our RipTide® borehole-enlargement tools can run with the Magnus RSS to underream while drilling, which further prepares your wellbore for casing and completion running.