MS Energy Services, Conroe, Texas, has reported it set the Cotton Valley Bottom Hole Assembly (BHA) drilling footage record on April 21, 2011. The assembly drilled a total of 3,522 feet in 178 hours, for an average ROP of 20.6 ft/hr. MS Directional provided the directional drilling support, using an Mpact Downhole Motor configured with a 4-3/4” slow-speed performance power section and premium stator elastomer.

Details of the record setting event are as follows:
• Devon Energy Corporation
• Location: Harrison County, Texas
• Well Name: Bryson A Abney JK Unit 12H
• Rig Name: H&P 396
• Hole Size: 6-3/4”
• Bit Type: Security FX64D
• Mpact Motor Model: 475 7831 HTS