Native crude reduces formation damage in CT-drilled laterals

摘要

Fluid selection is an integral part of every well drilling operation, as the choice of fluid can mean the dif ference between success and failure in delivering an economical and technically successful well. Increased drilling costs, coupled with a trend toward more com plex reservoirs, are driving the search for high-performing fluids that heighten safety and lower environmental risks. A fundamental consideration in fluid selection is the elimination of forma tion damage caused by incompatibility between the fluid and the reservoir. One method of avoiding potential incompat ibility involves using a fluid native to the reservoir, also known as a native crude.