Proposed Manifa Field Standard Drilling fluid program 8 ½ ” Hole Section
8 ½ ” Section Drilling Fluids
Drilling Fluid:
Drill this section with OBM from the previous hole-section, condition the mud weight to start
with 74 pcf (or as otherwise stated in the specific program). Mix new mud, dilute or circulate it
on surface thru SCE as necessary in order to reduce the solids content (HGS/LGS) in the system;
mud must be as clean as possible before start of drilling.
Initial
Average mud
Formulation and order of addition fresh mud
properties
properties
Safra Oil (bbl) 0.62 Density (pcf) 74 – 75
Invermul NT (gal) 1.5 Plastic viscosity (cp) 16 - 20 < 35
Yield point (lb/100 8 - 11
Lime (lbs) 8.0 22 – 26
ft2)
Versatrol /Carbotrol A9 Gels, 10 s/10 m. 5 – 7/ 7- 10 10 - 12 /13-
6-8
(lbs) (lbs/100 ft2) 15
FL HPHT 250°F
Freshwater (bbl) 0.14
(ml/30 min) 4-6 < 4 All Oil
Electrical stability
Geltone V (lbs) 6.0 – 8.0
(volts) 250 >600
Rm-63/wellguard (lbs) 2.0 – 3.0 Chlorides (mg/lt) 250 K 250 K
Ezmul NT (gal) 1.5 Oil / water ratio 80/20 80/20
CaCl2 ( 78 % ) (lbs) 32 % LGS 5-6 < 8%
CaCO3 "fine" (lbs) 15 6 RPM readings 6-8 10 – 12
CaCO3 "Medium" (lbs) 15
Barite (lbs) 106 as re’q
Rheology modifier (RM-
63 / Well Guard /
Versamod (ppb) . Add
this product after two
1-2
complete circulations
since shearing is
required for the
product effectiveness.
Follow same recommendations and drilling practices as in previous hole section.
Rheological properties should be measured at 150°F.
Use 180-250 mesh shale shaker screens. Utilize combination of medium and fine CaCO 3 for
effective bridging of the formation pores. DO NOT exceed recommended usage.
Maintain oil/water ratio at ~ 80/20.
Manifa Field Standard 8 ½ ” Hole section Issue: 20 FEB 2013
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Proposed Manifa Field Standard Drilling fluid program 8 ½ ” Hole Section
Continuously add CaCO3 “medium” very slowly through the mixing hopper at the suction pit
to compensate for losses. Gradually add 01 super sack of marble medium per day per drilling
or as applicable.
Maintain mud weight with barite.
Ensure proper hole-cleaning and avoid cuttings build up. Pump & circulate out Low viscosity
pills (10 bbl) followed by weighted pills (±30 bbl, +10-15 pcf over MW) every 1 stand or as
hole-condition dictates. Monitor cuttings shape & volume at the shakers to determine
efficiency of sweeping; modify frequency accordingly. Record results on daily mud reports.
Drill solids, calcium carbonate, barite and LCMs will reduce the emulsifier concentration;
ensure treatment of one drum every 2 to 3 days is added to the systems.
High speed centrifuge must be operative before starting operations. Check daily that all
solids removal equipment are running at optimum capacity to reduce LGS and avoid MW
increase.
At liner point, circulate at least two times bottoms-up to clean the hole. For extended reach
injector wells with long reach hole section, spotting Hi-Vis pill with small amount of
Lubraglide beads (2 ppb) in the open hole to facilitate smooth running of liner may be
considered.
At casing point, circulate the hole clean with tandem LV and weighted HV pills.
Manifa Field Standard 8 ½ ” Hole section Issue: 20 FEB 2013
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