About Us
We are a team of highly experienced, forward-thinking well engineers with broad international exposures under the leadership of our principal founder, Mr. Hope Okwa. Our directors and staff have expertise in well design and operations, supply chain management, Data analytics and organisational change, and are brought together by a passion to raise the standard of well engineering practice in Nigeria.
Beyond Expectations for Exceptional Client Satisfactions.
HD Okwa Drilling Services Ltd was conceived from the desire to help operating companies in the Niger Delta optimize well operations. Recent studies have revealed value leaks of up to 60% in drilling and workover operations in the Niger Delta.
These value leaks result from the unique challenges of the environment—cultural issues, difficult logistics, and a lack of technical expertise—leading to:
- High NPT & ILT, averaging more than 30% of well time.
- Repetitive failures due to wellbore instability, rig and service company equipment integrity, well control issues, operational failures, and other challenges.
- A lack of genuine value creation, particularly through new technology.
We have a proven track record of value creation in well delivery while working for operating companies around the world, from the largest, such as Saudi Aramco, Shell, and BP, to smaller operators such as Amni Petroleum, Monipulo, Elcrest, and Excel E & P.
For HD Okwa Drilling, having satisfied clients isn’t good enough anymore, so we go beyond expectations, always serving these multinational and local operators.
ACHIEVEMENTS: Reducing sidetrack campaign costs by preparing the candidate wells...
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ACHIEVEMENTS
Reducing sidetrack campaign costs by preparing the candidate wells for sidetrack with a cheap hydraulic workover unit saving 30% of project cost.
ACHIEVEMENTS: Eliminating liner milling in Saudi Aramco deep gas re-entry and workover operations...
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ACHIEVEMENTS
Eliminating liner milling in Saudi Aramco deep gas re-entry and workover operations, thereby saving estimated 200 rig days per year for over 2 years, re-using many wells previously earmarked for abandonment, for which he was recognised by Saudi Aramco Management. (SPE 139855 & 182816)
ACHIEVEMENTS: Cutting exploration drilling cost by 50% when using a cheap workover rig...
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ACHIEVEMENTS
Cutting exploration drilling cost by 50% when using a cheap workover rig to successfully drill the well instead of an expensive rig. (SPE 97449).
Our Founder
Mr. Hope Okwa, P.Eng., is a well engineer with nearly three decades of experience spanning every continent and terrain, with practical experience in hundreds of wells. Mr. Okwa has worked for major operators such as Shell, BP, and Saudi Aramco; mid-sized operators such as Sinopec Addax; as well as smaller operators such as Excel E & P, Amni Petroleum, and Elland Oil & Gas.
His passion for drilling performance improvement is well documented in various SPE papers and is characterized by significant cost savings for international companies.
Mr. Okwa holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Benin, Nigeria, and a Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering from Heriot-Watt University. He is a registered engineer in Canada, a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, and a renowned mentor for both SPE and APEGA (Canada).
Hope Okwa, P.Eng.
Completed Projects:
Shell’s Forkados Yokri Integrated Project
We worked as well engineers for shell Ogiti exploration well and 35 Shell’s wells FYIP Shallow Offshore campaigns
Subsea Exploration & Re-entry Wells
We engaged in the planning & execution of subsea exploration and re-entry wells with light semi sub.
Addax Re-Entry Campaigns
We carried out platform re-entry campaigns for Addax.
Moni Pulo Re-Entry Campaign
We handled 5 wells shallow offshore re-entry campaign planning for Moni Pulo.
First E & P Development Campaign
We carried out Appraisal and 4 Development Wells Campaign for First E & P.
Elcrest Development Campaign
We handled 6 well development campaign for Elcrest.
Amni Petroleum Redevelopment
We carried Out 4 well redevelopment campaign for Amni Petroleum.
Shell’s Ogiti Exploration Well
We worked as well engineers for shell Ogiti exploration well using a light land rig (800 hp).
Shell's 35 Wells FYIP
We developed 300,000 bopd with a jack up rig, as as Project Well Engineers for Shell’s 35 wells FYIP Shallow
Enhancing Well Engineering Excellence
We are a team of experienced, globally exposed well engineers dedicated to raising industry standards in Nigeria. With expertise in well design, operations, data analytics, and supply chain management, we have a proven track record of value creation for major and independent operators worldwide. Let’s help you optimize well operations and close value leaks in drilling and workover projects.
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