Innovative drilling tools increase ROP

摘要

Technologies are evolving to meet the increasing demands of unconventional drilling. Multiple problems can arise while drilling. Pointing out one example, Sam Shwayat, a technical and solutions specialist at DiverterPlus, told E&P a key component in improving drilling efficiency and controlling costs is stopping or preventing lost circulation. "This is accomplished by the many available options of lost circulation material [LCM]; although most LCM types available in the market today do not address the amount of formation damage or the negative impact on cement bonding they can cause," he said. "Through lab testing and field applications, degradable LCM has shown to be a cost-effective solution for not only stopping losses but also in addressing these two issues."