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Ester-based muds show promise for replacing some oil-based muds.

Authors :
Kenny, Patrick
Source :
Oil & Gas Journal; 11/8/93, Vol. 91 Issue 45, p88, 4p, 1 Black and White Photograph, 4 Charts
Publication Year :
1993

Abstract

Discusses the use of ester-based mud systems in drilling difficult shales and high-angle well sections. Statoil's use of ester-based muds; Legislation regarding use of oil-based mud in the North Sea; Less expense of ester-based muds; Requirement for employers to provide a safe and healthy working environment; Marine toxicity of drilling muds; Statoil's plans to continue using pseudo oil-based muds; More.

Subjects

Subjects :
DRILLING muds

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00301388
Volume :
91
Issue :
45
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Oil & Gas Journal
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
9403091827