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FORM-A-SQUEEZE LC Plug Minimizes Mud Losses

Published: 09/01/2015

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Well Information
 
Location Berland River 10-18-57-25 W5
Date January 13-19, 2005
Total Well Depth 9,813 ft (2,993 m), 10,479 ft (3,196 m)
Zone to be Sealed Spirit River Group
Casing Size 7-in (178 mm)
Casing Shoe Depth 7,692 ft (2,346 m)
Open Hole Size 6-in (156 mm)
Fluid in Hole TRUDRIL mineral oil base
Bottomhole Temperature 203°F (95°C)

The Situation

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The Solution

FORM-A-SQUEEZE product was available on location and had worked with encouraging results on the previous section, while conventional LCM had not provided a great reduction in losses. So the decision was made at 9,813 ft (2,993 m) to initially mix a 19 bbl pill (12.5 bbl pumpable) covering 328 ft (100 m) of hole at 9,666 ft (2,948 m). The slurry was weighted at 50:50 ratio by volume with barite and calcium carbonate to 10.8 lb/gal (1,300 kg/m3) and spotted on bottom.

The annular preventer was closed after pulling up to 9,010 ft (2,748 m) and slowly breaking circulation. Then, the well was pressured to 217- 290 psi (1,500-2,000 kPa). The annular pressure decreased to 0 after 30 seconds. The process was repeated over 1.25 hr, with the pressure eventually holding at 123 psi (850 kPa) each time. Approximately 6.3 bbl (1 m³) was lost during this time, after which the pill was left static for 1.25 hr.

The

Pressure began to hold at 72.5 psi (500 kPa) by the time the process was repeated two or three times. Over 45 minutes, the maximum pressure reached 522 psi (3,600 kPa), with a mud loss of 11.5 bbl. This time tagged the plug at 9,348 ft (2,851 m), and it was necessary to ream through the plugs from 9,348-9,813 ft (2,851-2,993 m). Approximately 9.5 bbl of FORM-A-SQUEEZE slurry was maintained in reserve, in the event that an additional pill was required.

The Results

Mud losses were initially cured while

The

The bit was run back in slowly. Reaming started at 9,562 ft (2,918 m) and continued to wash to bottom. The well was drilled to TD with minor seepage losses.

Casing was then successfully run without losses despite intermittent stops to circulate fluid.

The Details

  • Calculated volume of open hole with string in: 52 bbl (8.2 m³)
  • Calculated volume from 7-in (178 mm) casing shoe to assumed LC zone: 48 bbl (7.6 m³)
  • Calculated volume of pill: +/- 56 bbl (9.0 m³)
  • Pill formulation: 50 bbl HT 40 base oil and 100 sacks FORM-A-SQUEEZE product
  • LC pill densities: 10.8/11.1/12.1 lb/gal  (1,300/1,330/1,450 kg/m3)

“Using the FORM-A-SQUEEZE product now allows us to drill these formations without having to lose so much volume and calling in the cementers, saving time and money – Get a truckload of the stuff!”

Location
Canada, North America, Onshore
Details

Challenge: A

Solution: FORM-A-SQUEEZE product was available on location and had worked with encouraging results on the previous section, while conventional LCM had not provided a great reduction in losses.

Results: The bit was run back in slowly. Reaming started at 9,562 ft (2,918 m) and continued to wash to bottom. The well was drilled to TD with minor seepage losses. Casing was then successfully run without losses despite intermittent stops to circulate fluid.

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