HPWBM

A high-performance water-based mud (HPWBM) system with similar performance to

an OBM system was proposed as part of a trial to demonstrate these potential savings in
disposal costs for an onshore well.

The field trial was a great success compared to conventional fluid systems and
methodologies. The well was drilled 11.6 days ahead of schedule and 20% under the planned
budget. The time vs. depth curve was on par with what was expected when drilling with an
OBM system.

The HPWBM system created a saving of >5% of the total well cost and it was 16%
less expensive than conventional fluid systems. A further saving of 2.5% of the total well cost
was identified for future onshore/offshore applications of the HPWBM system. It was also
theorized that a further reduction in waste disposal costs could be realised in offshore
operations.

The field trial was based on a basic onshore well trajectory as a proof of concept.
Upon the success of using HPWBM in the basic well, more challenging onshore as well as
offshore applications would be examined which have the potential to double the cost savings
generated.

This novel approach of using an environmentally acceptable HPWBM system in the

Southern North Sea Basin can offer significant cost saving opportunities with regard to waste
management for both onshore and offshore wells compared to conventional WBM and OBM
systems.

Sumber: High Performance Water-Based Mud HPWBM: Turning Old Ways into New
Opportunities, oleh Ramy Mahrous (Halliburton) | Ronald Vader (Halliburton) | Enrique
Larreal (Halliburton) | Raul Navarro (Halliburton) | Bjarne Salmelid (Halliburton) | Alastair
Honey (Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij B.V.) | Malcolm Weir (Nederlandse Aardolie
Maatschappij B.V.) | Gert Lammers (Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij B.V.) | Peter Rijnen
(Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij B.V.) https://www.onepetro.org/conference-paper/SPE-
182286-MS