VOLCANIC ASH-BASED DRILLING MUD TO OVERCOME DRILLING CHALLENGES

Drilling mud compositions and related methods are provided as embodiments of the present invention. The drilling mud compositions are water-based and contain volcanic ash. The compositions and methods of the present invention provide improved properties relative to tolerance of high salt content, ce...

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Main Authors FUWAIRES, OMAR, A, AMANULLAH, MD, BUBSHAIT, ABDULAZIZ, S
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
French
Published 28.06.2012
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Summary:Drilling mud compositions and related methods are provided as embodiments of the present invention. The drilling mud compositions are water-based and contain volcanic ash. The compositions and methods of the present invention provide improved properties relative to tolerance of high salt content, cement, lime, and temperatures. Des modes de réalisation de la présente invention concernent des compositions de boue de forage et des méthodes associées. Les compositions de boue de forage sont à base d'eau et contiennent de la cendre volcanique. Les compositions et les méthodes de la présente invention offrent des propriétés améliorées concernant la tolérance aux teneurs élevées en sel, au ciment, à la chaux et aux températures.
Bibliography:Application Number: WO2011US57992