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    MUD Density Dilemma?: Low Mud Weight High Mud Weight

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    The three primary fluid selection criteria for designing a drilling fluid are: 1. Formation Evaluation Requirements 2. Drilling Challenges 3. Environmental Considerations These criteria should be considered for each specific well design and location.

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    MUD Density Dilemma?: Low Mud Weight High Mud Weight

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    The three primary fluid selection criteria for designing a drilling fluid are: 1. Formation Evaluation Requirements 2. Drilling Challenges 3. Environmental Considerations These criteria should be considered for each specific well design and location.

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    The three primary fluid selection criteria for designing a drilling fluid are: 1. Formation Evaluation Requirements 2. Drilling Challenges 3. Environmental Considerations These criteria should be considered for each specific well design and location.

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    MUD

    DENSITY
    DILEMMA?

    HIGH MUD WEIGHT


    ? LOW MUD WEIGHT
    • Avoids influx of • Favors faster rates of
    formation fluid penetration
    • Provides Support to • Reduces the potential
    the walls of the hole for for lost circulation
    wellbore stability • Minimizes differential
    sticking problems
    RHEOLOGY
    DILEMMA?
    ?
    HIGH VIS & GS LOW VIS & GS
    • High carrying capacity • Favors faster drilling
    for the optimum removal rates
    of cuttings • Improves the
    • Favors suspension of separation of drill solids
    weight material for an optimum solids
    removal efficiency
    COLLOID
    DILEMMA?
    ?
    DISPERSED NON-DISPERSED
    • Favors borehole
    • Provides easier
    stabilization
    control of the mud
    • Promotes inhibition of
    viscosity, gel strength, &
    clay swelling
    filtration
    • Lows mud
    maintenance costs
    • Protects against
    formation damage
    FLUID LOSS
    DILEMMA?

    HIGH FLUID LOSS


    ? LOW FLUID LOSS
    • Minimizes chip hold- • Favors thin filter cake
    down pressure minimizing tight hole
    • Favors high drilling problems
    rates • Reduces the tendency
    for differential sticking
    • Minimizes the
    potential for formation
    damage
    WHAT ARE THE FUNCTIONS OF A DRILLING FLUID??
    ! Maintains Hole Integrity
    ! Chemically and Mechanically Stabilizes the Wellbore
    ! Controls Subsurface Pressures….Provides the Necessary Hydrostatic
    Pressure to Control Formation Pressures
    ! Provides Information on the Formations
    ! Cleans the Bottom of the Hole
    ! Transports the Cuttings to the Surface
    ! Aids in the Removal of Cuttings at the Surface
    ! Suspends the Weight Material to Maintain the Fluid Density
    ! Suspends the Weight Material & Cuttings When the Circulation is
    Stopped
    ! Controls Fluid Loss to Porous & Permeable Formations
    ! Provides Formation Protection
    ! Transmits Hydraulic Horsepower to the Bit
    ! Cools and Lubricates the Bit & Drillstring
    ! Provides Corrosion Protection to the Drillstring, Casing, & Tubing
    ! Controls Contaminants Such as Formation Solids, Cement, CO2, H2S, etc.
    ! Minimizes Torque, Drag, and Pipe Sticking
    ! Improves Drilling Rate
    ! Controls Bacteria
    ! Provides Buoyant Support to the Drillstring
    Timeline of Technology
    Development
    1970 1980 1990 2000
    Anco 2000
    Versaclean AncoFree Anco Vert
    AncoMul Safemul Envirotherm
    Oilfaze AncoTherm MCAT Lube 100
    Versacore Novadril
    Poly-Plus Novaplus
    High Density Brines PC-Midas AncoQuat Flo-Pro
    Resinex Duratherm Shale Check Aquamul AncoSil
    Spersene Kla-Gard
    Poly-Mix Gas Hydrate Technology Mudware MTV
    Pipelax Virtual Hydraulics
    M-I Technology Milestones

    Deeper Drilling
    Advancements in Drilling Technology
    Offshore Expansion High Angle Drilling Extended Reach Drilling
    Ultra-Deep Drilling Horizontal Drilling Ultra-Deepwater Drilling
    Enhanced Recovery Large Diameter Drilling Non-Damaging Drilling
    Deepwater Drilling Depleted Zone Drilling
    Environmental Awareness Open Hole Completions
    Environmental Responsibility
    CLAY CHEMISTRY

    ANALYTICAL ORGANIC

    CORROSION DRILLING FLUID POLYMER

    INORGANIC SURF & COLLOID

    PHYSICAL
    CRITERIA
    FOR DETERMINING
    DRILLING FLUID
    DESIGN
    DENSITY REQUIREMENT
    CUTTINGS TRANSPORT
    VISCOSITY
    FILTRATION CONTROL
    HOLE STABILIZATION
    SHALE PROBLEMS
    LOST CIRCULATION
    CHEMISTRY
    ECONOMICS
    ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
    WELL CONTROL
    FORMATION EVALUATION
    LUBRICATION
    WELL GEOMETRY
    HYDRAULICS
    CUTTINGS REMOVAL
    FLUIDS MANAGEMENT
    LOGISTICS
    ETC…………..
    HIGH COSTS HTHP
    EXCESSIVE
    TORQUE & DRAG FOAM

    POOR CEMENT JOBS


    STUCK PIPE
    HOLE
    STABILITY M CORROSION

    EQUIPMENT REPAIR MUD FORMATION


    DAMAGE

    SWAB & SURGE


    PRESSURES
    D KICKS

    EXCESSIVE
    TOXIC GASES DRILL SOLIDS
    ENVIRONMENTAL
    HOLE
    HOLE COMPLIANCE
    LOST
    CLEANING
    CLEANING CIRCULATION
    TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENTAL
    TARGET

    ECONOMICAL
    • Low Rates of Penetration
    • Extensive Washing & Reaming
    • Poor Bit Performance
    • Tight Hole Conditions
    • Excessive Torque
    • High Annular Pressures
    • Plugged Jets
    • Poor Shaker Screen Performance
    • MWD Motor Failure
    • Backreaming
    • Inadequate Hole Cleaning Efficiency
    • Stuck Pipe
    The mud program
    should be based on
    the drilling
    requirements of each
    specific well.
    WHAT ARE THE THREE
    PRIMARY FLUID
    SELECTION CRITERIA
    FOR DESIGNING A
    DRILLING FLUID?
    WHAT ARE THE THREE
    PRIMARY FLUID
    SELECTION CRITERIA
    FOR THE FOLLOWING
    WELL DESIGNS?
    • EXPLORATORY WELLS
    • REMOTE LAND LOCATION
    • DEEPWATER
    • EXTENDED REACH
    • HORIZONTAL PRODUCTION
    • ONSHORE ESTUARY
    • SLIM HOLE DRILLING
    • ARCTIC ONSHORE
    • ONSHORE OVERTHRUST
    • OFFSHORE - SHALE REACTIVE FORMATIONS
    • ONSHORE - SHALE REACTIVE FORMATIONS
    • COILED TUBING

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