Title : Towards real-time drilling management in Libya: Practical insights from Arabian Gulf Oil Company
Abstract:
Drilling operations in Libya are executed under complex geological and operational conditions that demand robust planning, continuous monitoring, and fast, informed decision-making. However, conventional drilling management practices often depend on static well designs and delayed interpretation of drilling data, limiting the ability to anticipate risks and optimize operational performance in real time. This paper presents practical and field-driven insights into drilling management at the Arabian Gulf Oil Company (AGOCO), highlighting the ongoing transition toward real-timed drilling operations supported by structured and standardized design workflows. The study demonstrates how integrating real-time drilling data with consistent design benchmarks enhances well planning accuracy, improves operational visibility, and strengthens decision-making throughout the drilling lifecycle.
The proposed approach focuses on real-time monitoring of critical drilling parameters, improved collaboration between office-based engineering teams and rig- site personnel, and systematic use of design references to manage well integrity and drilling risks. Observations from multiple drilling campaigns show that early recognition of drilling trends enables proactive mitigation measures, leading to reduced non-productive time, improved wellbore stability, and more efficient drilling execution. The results indicate that adopting real-time drilling management practices, supported by standardized design benchmarks, provides a practical and scalable pathway for modernizing drilling operations in Libya and aligning them with internationally recognized industry best practices.
Keywords: Real-time Drilling, AGOCO, Wellbore Stability, NPT Reduction, Libya, Decision Support Systems, Drilling Optimization, Digital Transformation.
