The state-of-the-art review on the lost circulation phenomenon, its mechanisms, and the application of nano and natural LCM in the water-based drilling fluid
Loss of mud is one of the most challenging issues in drilling operations. This is frequently
referred to as lost circulation. The lost circulation can arise in naturally fractured formations …
referred to as lost circulation. The lost circulation can arise in naturally fractured formations …
Wellbore Strengthening for Addressing Lost Circulation in Fractured Formations: A Comprehensive Review
J Zhang, Y Feng, B He, H Hu, J Deng - Rock Mechanics and Rock …, 2024 - Springer
Lost circulation is the main reason for increased non-production time (NPT) and drilling
operation costs in fractured formations. Faced with such complex events, wellbore …
operation costs in fractured formations. Faced with such complex events, wellbore …
Application of natural materials containing carbohydrate polymers in rheological modification and fluid loss control of water-based drilling fluids: A review
Y Wu, F You, S Hou - Carbohydrate Polymers, 2024 - Elsevier
As the concept of green and sustainable development gains widespread acceptance, the
demand for non-toxic, biodegradable, renewable, and widely sourced natural materials …
demand for non-toxic, biodegradable, renewable, and widely sourced natural materials …
Insights into the applications of waste materials in the oil and gas industry: State of the art review, availability, cost analysis, and classification
ATT Al-Hameedi, HH Alkinani, HW Albazzaz… - Journal of Petroleum …, 2020 - Springer
This study investigates different types of waste materials and their applicability in the oil and
gas industry as well as analyzing various applications of these waste materials in the …
gas industry as well as analyzing various applications of these waste materials in the …
[HTML][HTML] Experimental investigation of the application of Eucalyptus bark to prevent lost circulation in pay zones with acid dissolution capability
M Sedaghatzadeh, K Shahbazi, P Pourafshary… - Petroleum, 2021 - Elsevier
Loss of drilling fluid is a common problem during the drilling of wells and it restricts the
appropriate functionality of muds. Drilling fluid loss significantly increases drilling costs and …
appropriate functionality of muds. Drilling fluid loss significantly increases drilling costs and …
Conventional and eco-friendly hydraulic fracturing fluid additives: a review
AT Al-Hameedi, HH Alkinani… - SPE hydraulic …, 2020 - onepetro.org
The purpose of this paper is to create a starting point for research into using friendly and
biodegradable waste material as supportive items for hydraulic fracturing fluids and …
biodegradable waste material as supportive items for hydraulic fracturing fluids and …
Sustainable and green drilling fluid additives development
J Ramasamy, MK Arfaj - Offshore Technology Conference Asia, 2022 - onepetro.org
Oil and gas drilling requires several components work simultaneously to ensure smooth and
safe drilling. Drilling fluid or mud is an inseparable part of drilling oil and gas wells and …
safe drilling. Drilling fluid or mud is an inseparable part of drilling oil and gas wells and …
Curing Losses: Lab Developments and Best Practices
Moderate to severe loss circulation problem encountered while drilling is a major economic
burden that increases the total well construction cost dramatically in some cases. This study …
burden that increases the total well construction cost dramatically in some cases. This study …
A novel epoxy resin composition as a lost circulation material: formulation, lab testing and field execution
The novel resin composition described in this paper has been designed to treat moderate to
severe losses. The resin composition comprises an epoxy resin and a chemical activator …
severe losses. The resin composition comprises an epoxy resin and a chemical activator …
Sustainable Chemicals Development for Drilling Fluid Application
J Ramasamy, MK Al-Arfaj - SPE/IADC Middle East Drilling Technology …, 2023 - onepetro.org
In oil and gas drilling industry, drilling fluid plays a vital role and is being circulated through
out the drilling operation from spudding to completion. Drilling fluid provides hydrostatic …
out the drilling operation from spudding to completion. Drilling fluid provides hydrostatic …