Synthetic drilling fluids - a pollution prevention opportunity for the oil and gas industry
Conference
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OSTI ID:184270
Offshore oil and gas operators use specialized drilling fluids, referred to as {open_quotes}muds,{close_quotes} to help maintain well control and to remove drill cuttings from the hole. Historically, either water-based muds (WBMs) or oil-based muds (OBMs) have been used for offshore wells. Recently, the drilling industry has developed several types of synthetic-based muds (SBMs) that combine the desirable operating qualities of OBMs with the lower toxicity and environmental impact qualities of WBMs. This report describes the operational, environmental, and economic features of all three types of muds and discusses potential EPA regulatory barriers to wider use of SBMs.
- Research Organization:
- Argonne National Lab., IL (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-31109-ENG-38
- OSTI ID:
- 184270
- Report Number(s):
- ANL/EA/CP--84907; CONF-951023--1; ON: DE96005102
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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