Hybrid system taps benefits of both MPD, underbalanced drilling, opens new horizons in southern Pakistan

摘要

THE NORTHERN POTHOHAR PLATEAU of Pakistan is known to bear significant oil and gas reserves. Due to severe geological uncertainties, the area exhibits the most challenging drilling conditions in the region. The subject field is located in the southern part of the Pothohar plateau. Drilling challenges of severe loss circulation, high-pressure water influxes, low rate of penetration (ROP), simultaneous loss/gain issues and depleted reservoir formations are the most common problems experienced in the area.