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Ester-based muds show promise for replacing some oil-based muds.
- Source :
- Oil & Gas Journal; 11/8/93, Vol. 91 Issue 45, p88, 4p, 1 Black and White Photograph, 4 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 1993
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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 :
- DRILLING muds
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00301388
- Volume :
- 91
- Issue :
- 45
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Oil & Gas Journal
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 9403091827