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Smarter Workover & Completion: How ULTRALIGHT™ Reduces Losses, Costs, and Environmental Impact

What if you could cut downhole losses, reduce costs, and eliminate environmental impacts with one solution? ULTRALIGHT™ by DFT: Smarter, Cleaner, and More Efficient Wellbore Pressure Management In drilling and workover operations, fluid losses and wellbore instability aren’t just technical problems, they’re financial risks that can derail projects, increase non-productive time, and inflate costs. For […]

The Leader in Loss of Circulation Solutions for Drilling Fluids

Leading the Charge in Loss of Circulation Solutions In the dynamic world of drilling and workover operations, the challenge of loss of circulation stands out as one of the most pressing issues faced by operators today. This phenomenon not only poses significant financial burdens but also raises critical safety concerns and can lead to substantial

Yemen, Fractured Granitic Gneiss

Overview Open hole completion through fractures, high rates of H2S3 Problems Experienced Well clean-up Production stimulation Solution AphronICS (Drill from surface to TD with AphronICS system) Results Only the AphronICS system showed ability to maintain returns on on the value proposition. Gas entrainment was effective by maintaining hydrostatic pressure in the formation. Any H2S introduced

Depleted, Fractured Limestone, Libya

Overview Geology: Mature Formations, Low Pressure Pressure Gradient: equivalent 4.5 5.0 ppg @ 5,500 feet. Previous Wells drilled with low density fluids, underbalanced drilling (UBD Problems Experienced Lost circulation Lost circulation during cementing Difficulty with logging and using measurement while drilling (MWD) High Risk of H2S Solution AphronICS Results AphronICS Successfully drilled to total depth

Indian Basin Field, Eddy County, New Mexico H2S Rich, Highly Fractured and Vugular Dolomite

Overview Kerr McGee has drilled 20 wells in the field with 4 different drilling techniques to compare the efficacy of each Problems Experienced Difficulty with loss circulation Reservoir gas control Cementing Well clean-up Production stimulation Solution Drilling systems employed and compared: 1. Conventional Water Based Mud (water mud loaded with LCM) 2. Blind/Dry Drilling (drill

AphronICS: Lake Maracaibo, Area Lagomar, Venezuela

Overview Geology: Mature Formations, Low Pressure Pressure Gradient: 0.16 a o.20 psi/ft @ 6,000 feet. Equivalent: 2.4 – 3.9 ppg Wells Drilled with Aerated Mud: VLA-1271, VLA-1278, VLA-1283, VLA-1285, VLA-1289 and VLA-1291 Density Equivalent with Aerated Mud: 4.0 ppg Problems Experienced Unstable borehole due shales, tight hole, and stuck pipe Lost circulation even with aerated

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