The Geosteering World Cup (GWC) is an annual competition that brings together geologists from around the world to showcase their skills in steering unconventional and conventional wells.

Competition

Participants steer both unconventional and conventional wells located in new basins using new tools. The judging criteria will be based on the average success score, comprising 75% In Zone Percentage and 25% Rate of Penetration (ROP).

Challenges

Competitors will face challenges such as reduced ROP during sliding sections, with different degrees of aggressiveness affecting the duration of slides in MD space. Microsteering and roller coaster interpretations should be avoided to maximize success.

AI Integration

GWC introduces the RO-GPT AI droid, showcasing the evolving partnership between human geosteerers and artificial intelligence. Attendees can explore the transformative potential of AI-human collaboration in the field.

Awards

The competition emphasizes consistent high-level performance, with one Geosteering World Cup Champion and four regional prizes to be awarded based on performance.

GWC 24 Results

347 participants joined from all over the world in 2024.

Airat Sabirov, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia

TOP 10 Competititors

1. Airat Sabirov, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
2. Dylan Stewart, IMPAC, United States
3. Jeff Kriz, Belloy Petroleum Consulting, Canada
4. Daniel Morse, GeoVision, United States
5. Jesus Ezequiel Silva, YPF SA, Argentina
6. Patrick Tobin, OXY, United States
7. Bacem Ben Abdallah, ADNOC Upstream, UAE
8. Eslam Elabsy, ADNOC Drilling, UAE
9. James McCarthy, Orlen, Canada
10. Adrian Doiciulescu, Chinook Consulting, Canada

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