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Performance Through Engineering
Extended Reach/Horizontal Drilling Solutions
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Pay Zone
Deliver• Lowest cost/bbl
of oil produced
Maximum Production
• Minimum damage• drill-in• cleanup• completion
• Teamwork
Lowest Cost per Foot• Planning,
benchmarking,
evaluation• Fastest ROP• No unscheduled events• No LTA or
environmental
incidents• Flawless execution• Teamwork
Commercial and Technical Issues
Extended Reach/Horizontal Drilling Solutions
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Extended Reach/Horizontal Drilling Solutions
Technical Challenges:
Drilling:• Reaching Targets• Wellbore Stability• Cementing
Completion:• Production Techniques• Formation Damage
Issues
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Fluids Related Issues and Challenges:
• Hole cleaning and suspension
• Wellbore stability
• Non-damaging fluid through the payzone
Extended Reach/Horizontal Drilling Solutions
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M-I has the systems, technology, and the facilities to meet the fluid needs for Extended Reach/Horizontal Drilling, including:
Extended Reach/Horizontal Drilling Solutions
Expert hole-cleaning technology
Barite sag prevention
FLO-PRO® drill-In systems
EXIT
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0 30 60 90
Inclination
Difficulty
I II III IV
The ability to clean and maintain stable wellbores becomescritical when hole angles exceed 30 degrees inclinationand higher.
Hole Cleaning Issues
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• Stuck Pipe• Lost Circulation• Torque and Drag• Poor Cement Jobs• Loss of Well
Control• High Costs• Loss of Well
• Stuck Pipe• Lost Circulation• Torque and Drag• Poor Cement Jobs• Loss of Well
Control• High Costs• Loss of Well
Problems Related to Poor Solids Transport
M-I flow loop studiesinvestigate the reasonsfor poor cleaning
M-I flow loop analysiscan predict fluids thatprevent problems
Computer analysis cansimulate variable conditionsto predict optimum properties
M-I is a leader in extended reach/horizontal fluid design
Hole Cleaning Issues
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TemperaturePressure
Eccentricity
R600 .. R3
Diameter
Pipe OD, ID,TJ AngleCuttings bed
Density
Rotation
Velocity
Length
M-I understands each wellbore elementthat affects hole cleaning behavior and adjusts fluid properties and recommendspractices to maximize hole cleaning ability.
Hole Cleaning Issues
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Viscosity ProfileSynthetic Carrier Low Temperature Study
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Ester-Based Fluids
Olefin-Based Fluids
M-I has performed extensive research on water-base, oil-base, and synthetic-basefluid behavior to provide the ideal fluid for the right project
Hole Cleaning Issues
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Barite Sag
BARITE SAGIN
HIGH-ANGLE AND EXTENDED-REACH WELLS
Barite bed formed in an inclined wellbore
Barite ‘Sag’ is a physical phenomenonthat occurs in high-angle wells. M-Ihas investigated its cause and prevention. Sag in fluids has not truly been understood and has led to severe well problems.
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Barite Sag
Clarified Fluid
Suspension Zone
Sag (Sediment) Bed
Slump
Boycott Settlingof Barite and Cuttings
Barite sag is caused by:• Dynamic settling• Static settling• Slumping
Barite sag must be addressed by the overall drilling process
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Barite Sag
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Circulating Time (min)
Mud Weight Out (lb/gal)
15.5
16
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18Mud Weight In = 16 lb/gal
Samples from Shaker Underflow
Baseline Weight
A primary indication of sag:Variation in mud density whilecirculating bottoms up after a trip or logging/ casing run
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Barite Sag
Barite sag bed, seen from bottom
• Annular velocity and pipe movement are key operational considerations
• Elevated low-shear-rate viscosity and suspension are key mud adjustments
• Barite sag can be minimized, but not totally eliminated
• Well Type - ERD wells most critical, especially for small margin between pore pressure and fracture gradient
• Well Environment - Temperature and pressure effects critical for mud design
• Angle/Profile - Sag occurs at angles >30°, but recent tests show 60-75° critical
M-I has determined the keys issues that cause sag in fluids:
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Barite Sag
M-I has determined the keys issues that cause sag in fluids (cont.):
• Mud Type - Sag occurs in all types, but OBM and SBM are problems• Mud Weight - Sag occurs > 12 ppg. Above this weight, insensitive to density• Rheology - Elevated low-shear-rate viscosity greatly reduces sag• Weight Material - Sag depends on specific gravity and particle size
• Rotary vs. Sliding - Sag worst when sliding. Pipe rotation helpful, especially when eccentric
• Rotary Wiper Trips - Reduce sag in between periods of extended sliding
• Time - Sag increases with time. For excessive time, consider staging in holeSag Bed
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FLO-PRO®
FLO-PRO
Rheology engineered, non-damagingDrill-In fluid for horizontal and deviated wells
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FLO-PRO®
FLO-PRO fluids possess a unique rheological behavior to completely eliminate cuttings bed formation.
FLO-PRO’s main constituents, FLO-VIS® and FLO-TROL®, are designed to be non-damaging and allow for easy wellbore cleanup, maximizing production.
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FLO-PRO®
ROP
Wellbore stability
Hole cleaning
Solids removal
Lubricity
Inhibition
Formation damage
Clay hydration
Fines migration
Incompatible water
Solids plugging
Emulsions
Drilling Completion
FLO-PRO Drill-In Fluids are designed for optimum drilling and maximum productivity. These systems are engineered to handle :
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FLO-PRO®
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Velocity, ft/min
Tube Diam., %
Nominal Velocity = 16 fpm
3# FLO-VIS
2# FLO-VIS
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Time, min.
Gel Strength
Time-Independent Behavior
Typical Time-Dependent Behavior of Clay-Based Fluids
FLO-PRO systems are specially designedwith time independent viscoelastic properties to achieve ultimate suspension and cutting-removal performance. We use specializedtesting equipment to ensure performance.
Velocity profile ofFLO-PRO fluids
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FLO-PRO®
Sandstone
FLO-TROLCalcium Carbonate Filtrate
FLO-PRO systems are formulated to minimize formationdamage by selectively using the proper components fora specific reservoir.
FLO-PRO Components
FLO-VIS® - clarified biopolymer for viscosity
FLO-TROL® - special, modified starch for filtration
SAFE-CARB™ - “sized” carbonate bridging agent
Non-damaging, easily removed FLO-PRO filter cake
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FLO-PRO®
NaCl, KCl, Heavy BrinesFLO-VIS®
Caustic, KOHFLO-TROL®
SAFE-CARB™
LUBE 167™, LUBE-100®
KLA-CURE®, KLA-GARD®
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FLO-PRO DESIGN CHART
FLO-PRO can be designed to meetall drill-in targets
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FLO-PRO® Density Ranges
8.4 9.4 10.4 11.4 12.4 13.4 14.4 15.4
Freshwater
KCl
NaCl
NaBr
K-52
CaCl2
K-Formate
Field Brines
Density, ppg
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Optimum
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FLO-PRO®
Hundreds of wells have already utilized and received the benefits of using FLO--PRO. Outstanding results have been achieved, including:• Maximized ROP• Reduced Drilling Costs• Improved Production• Easier Completions• Reduced Environmental
Concerns
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