Petroleum | Drilling Fluid in the Upstream Segment
Drilling fluid is an essential component of drilling operations in the oil and gas industry, serving multiple functions throughout the drilling process. To accurately measure and continuously monitor the properties of drilling fluids, Anton Paar provides various measurement solutions at different points. This optimizes drilling performance and ensures well stability.
Drilling fluids, also known as drilling muds, play a crucial role in the upstream segment of the oil and gas industry, serving multiple purposes throughout the drilling process. Anton Paar’s L-Dens inline density sensors and L-Cor Coriolis mass flowmeters offer reliable solutions for real-time measurement and control of drilling fluid parameters. The L-Dens 7400 and L-Cor 8000 ensure that the drilling fluid has the correct properties and characteristics necessary for cost-effective and safe drilling operations.
Drilling fluid is a complex mixture composed of various additives and base fluids that vary depending on the depth of the borehole, formation properties, and environmental regulations. The precise properties of the drilling fluid are crucial for the success of drilling an oil, gas, or injection well. Although the drilling fluid itself accounts only for 5 to 15 % of the drilling costs, it can cause up to 100 % of the potential drilling problems.
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