New polymer/surfactant systems for stabilizing troublesome gumbo shale
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OSTI ID:397997
With increasing environmental regulations on the use of oil-based (or synthetic-based) invert emulsion drilling fluids, options for designing more inhibitive water-based drilling fluids with greater versatility are being explored. The challenge set for water-based drilling fluid technology is to meet the same performance expectations of oil-based drilling fluids, particularly for improving shale stabilization. This paper discusses the development and application of water-based polymeric mud systems that incorporate new chemical classes of surfactants. These new zwitterionic surfactants demonstrate unique synergistic benefits with polymers for improving shale stabilization.
- OSTI ID:
- 397997
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-941048-; TRN: IM9649%%205
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: International petroleum conference and exhibition of Mexico: fractured reservoirs and deep water technology, Veracruz (Mexico), 10-13 Oct 1994; Other Information: PBD: 1994; Related Information: Is Part Of SPE international petroleum conference and exhibition of Mexico: Proceedings; PB: 708 p.
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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