BHA design and functioning are fundamental to drilling success. Among well trajectory control, rate of penetration (ROP), tool reliability, and other factors, roller reamer placement is important. It affects borehole quality, stick-slip tendencies, and bottomhole pressure stability.
The AI approach to BHA optimization applies advanced machine learning and integrates drilling mechanics with predictive algorithms to deliver roller reamer positioning for operational efficiency.
AI BHA Optimization delivers higher drilling efficiency, reduced operational risk, and cost savings without compromising safety or well integrity, resulting in an ROP Increase of up to 15–20%, NPT reduction due to BHA failures, improved reliability, and enhanced wellbore quality. AI workflows replace static, spreadsheet-based planning, offset data, and rule-of-thumb approaches, enabling engineers to proactively adjust BHA.
Speaker-1: Edgar Almanza
Bio:
Edgar (
https://www.linkedin.com/in/edgaralmanza/) handles the Business Development for Americas for SGS – Redback. He is based in Houston, Texas. Previously with Halliburton, he has worked globally in Colombia, Venezuela, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and other countries. His career has involved working in operations, strategy, sales, asset management, and product development. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of America, Bogota, Colombia, in Petroleum Engineering, and has published over 20 papers and articles.
Speaker-2: Camilo Mejía
Bio:
Camilo (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thecamilomejia/) is the CEO of ENOVATE AI. In his 24+ years globally in Oil & Gas, he has served in executive positions and in Operations, R&D, and Software functions. He has worked with investors in an entrepreneurial ecosystem to commercialize digital solutions. He has several patents, technical publications, and global innovation awards.
Moderator: Charalampos (Harry) Soilemezidis
Bio:
Harry Soilemezidis (
https://www.linkedin.com/in/charalampos-soilemezidis-045860254/) is a NextGen Field Engineer at Weatherford Germany, working in the Drilling Services Product Line with a focus on directional drilling and MWD/LWD operations. He previously served as team lead for the Drillbotics project at Clausthal University of Technology, where the team developed TU Clausthal’s first fully functional 1.5-inch automated steerable system. The team won the SPE Drillbotics competition for this project. Harry is a member of the new RDTS board.