Lost circulation in geothermal wells: survey and evaluation of industry experience

Technical Report · Wed Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1981

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6238840· OSTI ID:6238840

Goodman, M A

Lost circulation during drilling and completion of geothermal wells can be a severe problem, particularly in naturally fractured and/or vugular formations. Geothermal and petroleum operators, drilling service companies, and independent consultants were interviewed to assess the lost circulation problem in geothermal wells and to determine general practices for preventing lost circulation. This report documents the results and conclusions from the interviews and presents recommendations for needed research. In addition, a survey was also made of the lost circulation literature, of currently available lost circulation materials, and of existing lost circulation test equipment.

• Research Organization: Enertech Engineering and Research Co., Houston, TX (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• OSTI ID: 6238840
• Report Number(s): SAND-81-7129; ON: DE81029960
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ENERGY SYSTEMS
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