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Well: 20/7b-5
Operator: EDC (Europe) Ltd
Well Summary
Well Summary Report
Well Costs
Net Well Cost Breakdown
Total Cost Breakdown
Product Price List
Interval Summary
Interval Summaries
Interval Discussion
Interval Discussion
Appendix
Lithology and Cuttings
Well : 20/7b-5
Well Summary Operator: EDC (Europe) Limited
Well Data
Spud Date Apr/20/03 Products/Fluids Drilling Cost 187,084.07
TD Date May/22/03 Products/Fluids Completion Cost 0.00
Project 1001 Solids Control/ Waste Management Cost 17,251.30
Days on Well 39 Products/Fluids Cementing Cost 557.64
From Date Apr/19/03 Products Lost/Damaged Cost 1,209.75
To Date May/28/03 Engineering Services Cost 36,170.00
Drilling Days 28 Equipment Cost 0.00
Rotating Hours 357.50 Transport / Packaging 0.00
Average ROP ft/hr 29 Other Cost 1,477.97
Maximum Density ppg 10.70 Total Well Cost 243,750.73
Total Measured Depth ft 10,074 Planned Cost 0.00
True Vertical Depth ft 9,023 Cost per Fluid Volume / bbl 15.74
Distance Drilled ft 9,687 Cost per ft Drilled / ft 25.16
Maximum Deviation degrees 2.81 Cost / Volume of Hole Drilled / bbl 78.19
Maximum Horiz. Displacement ft 36 Fluid Volume / Hole Volume bbl / bbl 4.967
Bottom Hole Temperature Deg F 140.00 Fluid Volume / Length Drilled bbl/ft 1.600
Casing Design
Casing Set Date Top MD Top TVD End MD End TVD Csg OD Csg ID Hole Size Hole MD Hole TVD
Description
and Time ft ft ft ft in in in ft ft
30 X-52 309.7 04/23/2003 05:00 465 465 827 827 30.000 28.000 827 827
20 X-56 133.0 04/25/2003 12:00 465 465 1,832 1,832 20.000 18.750 1,832 1,832
13.375 L-80 72.0 05/04/2003 01:00 465 465 4,544 4,544 13.375 12.347 17.500 4,585 4,585
Mud Program
Interval Mud Type Interval BHT Max. Dens Planned Actual Fluids and Variance
# Days Deg F ppg Fluid Cost Products Cost
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Well : 20/7b-5
Engineering/Services
Drilling Fluids Engineer Day(s) 44.00 19,360.00
Second Fluids Engineer day(s) 41.00 16,810.00
Subtotal 36,170.00
Lost/Damaged
barite 1000 Kg bulk 0.24 13.11
BAROFIBRE 25 lb bag 3.00 116.40
bentonite 1000 Kg bulk 4.16 370.41
brine - KCl 1 Bbl bbl 17.00 91.80
mica fine 25 Kg bag 5.00 40.50
sapp 25 Kg bag 7.00 360.36
SCR THH100-XR-145 1 Each box 1.00 141.30
sodium bicarbonate 25 Kg bag 3.00 19.17
Subtotal 1,153.05
Other
barite 1000 Kg bulk 0.90 49.17
bentonite 1000 Kg bulk 4.16 370.41
brine - KCl 1 Bbl bbl 196.00 1,058.40
Subtotal 1,477.98
Prod/Fluids : Cementing
calcium chloride 82-85% 25 Kg bag 101.00 509.04
mica fine 25 Kg bag 6.00 48.60
Subtotal 557.64
Prod/Fluids : Drilling
BARACARB 150 25 Kg bag 50.00 315.00
BARACARB 50 25 Kg bag 50.00 315.00
BARAZAN D 25 Kg bag 209.00 30,284.10
barite 1000 Kg bulk 338.00 18,464.94
BAROFIBRE 25 lb bag 80.00 3,104.00
BAROFIBRE COARSE 40 lb bag 60.00 3,726.00
BDF331 1000 Kg bulk 15.00 45,388.35
bentonite 1000 Kg bulk 42.00 3,739.68
brine - KCl 1 Bbl bbl 1,287.00 6,949.80
calcium chloride 82-85% 25 Kg bag 12.00 60.48
caustic soda 25 Kg pail 164.00 2,066.40
DEXTRID 25 Kg bag 80.00 1,504.80
DEXTRID E 25 Kg bag 120.00 2,257.20
GEM GP 1000 l bulk 11.00 7,543.80
NF-6 5 Gal pail 11.00 1,485.00
PAC-L 25 Kg bag 220.00 10,692.00
PAC-R 25 Kg bag 60.00 2,916.00
potassium chloride 25 Kg bag 400.00 1,664.00
Pre-mix (2020 bbls) each 1.00 33,598.60
Premix (600 bbls) each 1.00 10,416.00
Operator: EDC
Conclusions and Recommendations
Both 36 and 26 top-hole sections were drilled with seawater and bentonite sweeps,
with the hole being displaced to 10.0 ppg mud at section TD. 11.0 ppg kill mud was built
prior to drilling the section this was cutback to form the 10.0 ppg displacement mud. No
problems were encountered during these sections and we would recommend that similar
practices are employed on future wells.
The 17 interval was drilled successfully using a KCl/Polymer system. The properties
were run as per the mud program, however the mud weight used during the interval was
higher (10.5 ppg) than had been proposed in the programme (9.5-10 ppg) in order to try
and control the pressure cavings observed at the casing. These fingers of shale were up to
3 long and were frequently seen at the shakers.
The programme had also proposed 28-30 lb/100 ft for the yield point. Given the high
consumption of mud during the interval it was seen as both difficult and wasteful of
product to continually push up the rheology. Hole cleaning using 1000-1100 gpm and a
YP of 20-23 looked to be very good at the shakers.
Looking at the calliper data after TD it was found that the majority of the section had
experienced washouts, increasing the hole diameter to approximately 22. This increase
in hole volume probably contributed to our higher than anticipated mud consumption.
The 12 Interval was very successful, despite some of the low ROPs encountered
drilling the Heather formation which were potentially due to insufficient inhibition and
sub optimal hydraulics. The key positive points that made this section a success are:
The hole remained open for 21 days with the majority of the trips being trouble
free.
Very low dilution rates were required to maintain the mud properties and
dump/dilute methods were not required.
The mud properties remained exceptionally stable with minimal requirements for
maintenance.
The systems rheology profile provided effective hole cleaning.
The mud weight selected proved just sufficient to prevent cavings except in the
coal seams.
The BDF 331 depletion rate was higher than expected, resulting in a shortfall of
material; potentially one of the factors contributing to the low ROPs in the lower
Heather formation.
There were no 230 mesh screens or centrifuge on board to control the mud weight
increases caused by the number of slugs for tripping. This resulted in unnecessary
dilution and hence further cost and depletion of the BDF 331.
Well: 20/7b-5
Operator: EDC
Conclusions and Recommendations
The calliper log showed some washouts that will need to be further investigated
by performing XRD analysis on the cuttings and reviewing the type of formations
where the washouts occurred.
As this 12 interval was drilled as a field trial, there are several recommendations
which can be made, which could improve performance while drilling future wells.
The performance obtained from BDF 331 indicates that this system is highly
suited to this well type and would be recommended in the future.
An effective rigsite test needs to be developed to measure the active BDF 331
component.
Ineffectiveness of pills to clear bit-balling KCl pill caused some well-bore
instability.
Centrifuges and finer shaker screens would be an asset however commercial
evaluation would need to be conducted against dilution required for minimising
weight build up.
Bit hydraulics should be maximised in this instance it may have been worth
considering 6 pump liners and smaller jets.
Garrett Gas Train must be used to test for hydrogen sulphide/CO2 in the system
and not just rely on pH as an indicator.
Corrosion coupons should be used in future as an effective way of reducing
chemical costs while avoiding unnecessary discharge of inhibition chemicals.
Well : 20/7b-5
Operator: EDC (Europe) Limited
Interval Summary
Interval # 01 Bit Size 36.000 in Hole Size Maximum 36.000 in
Operator: EDC
36 & 26 Interval Discussions
36 Interval Discussion
Objective:
To drill 36" hole with less than 1 deg deviation and run and cement 30" x 24 Casing
Summary:
The Ocean Princess left Invergordon on 16 th April and arrived on site on the 19 th April.
1100 bbl 11.0ppg Kill Mud and 800 bbls of g el sweep mud was prepared and the well spudded
on the 20 th April.
The 36 hole was drilled with seawater to 842 ft utilising 50 bbl bentonite sweeps every 45 ft and
at connections for cuttings removal. At section TD the hole was swept with 100 bbls of 10.1 ppg
mud prior to the wiper trip.
A check trip was made back to 10 ft below the seabed, following which the assembly was run
back to bottom with no tight spots being encountered. The hole was then circulated clean and
displaced with 700 bbl of 10.1 ppg mud at 1200gpm prior to pulling out of hole for the conductor .
The 30 conductor was run, set at 826 ft and cemented as programmed. Mica was used in the
cement spacer to enable the ROV to observe any returns at the seabed.
Density:
The displacement mud was weighted to 10.1 ppg and this density ensured good hole stability
during the trip out of the hole and while running the 30 conductor.
The Drilling Programme required that 11.0 ppg kill mud was made up in case of shallow gas
and this, after dilution to 10.1 ppg was used for displacement mud at TD.
Hole Cleaning:
Flow rates of 820 1080 gpm together with 50 bbl prehydrated bentonite sweeps (mixed at 28 -
30 ppb) every half stand and at connections ensured that hole cleaning wa s effective.
The EDC drilling programme was followed in preference to the Baroid programme with no
secondary displacement at TD. This programme also had a requirement for 11.0 ppg kill mud to
be made which had not been taken in to account in the mud programme and resulted in a higher
than estimated barite consumption. Excess volume remaining at the end of the section was
transferred to the 26 section.
Well: 20/7b-5
Operator: EDC
36 & 26 Interval Discussions
26 Interval Discussion
Objective:
Summary
A 20" motor assembly was run in the hole to tag cement at 815 ft. After the cement and shoe
(826 ft) were drilled, the rat-hole was cleaned out to 842 ft and the drilling of new formation was
resumed, with 50 bbl bentonite hole cleaning sweeps being pumped every 45 ft.
At TD the hole was swept with 100 bbl 10.0 ppg pill prior to a check trip being made to the 30 in
shoe. The assembly was then run back to 1818 ft where it was necessary to wash and lighly
ream through 27 ft of fill to bottom.
100 bbls of bentonite sweep was pumped ahead of the 10.0 ppg displacement mud and the
hole was displaced with 1200 bbls of this fluid. The assembly was then pulled back to surface
and after a large cuttings build-up had been jetted away from the well-head.
Density
The displacement mud used was weighted to 10.0 ppg and this density ensured effective hole
stability
Hole cleaning
Flow rates of 1000gpm along with 50 bbl sweep s every 45 ft provided effective hole cleaning.
The 27 ft of fill observed after the wiper trip is not unusual in this hole size and was easily
circulated out before running the 20 conductor.
1. Kill weight mud was built and stored in case of shallow gas.
2. The hole was not displaced to weighted mud prior to the wiper trip but only prior to
running the casing. This resulted in lower than programmed material consumption.
Well: 20/7b-5
Operator: EDC
36 & 26 Interval Discussions
Material Consumption: Actual vs Estimated
Transit Loss
Barite Mt 0.24 54.63 13.11
Bentonite Mt 4.16 89.04 370.41
Cementing
Engineering
Operator: EDC
17 Interval Discussion
Summary
The 17. assembly was run in hole, tagging cement at 1790 ft. The cement and shoe
were drilled to 1812 ft using seawater and a 50bbl hi-vis sweep. The Casing was tested
(to 2000 psi) before continuing to drill to 1826ft where the hole was swept clean before
displacing to 9.5ppg KCl/Polymer mud. The remaining cement and 10ft of new
formation were drilled out to 1855ft prior to performing a LOT (15ppg EMW). To help
bridging in the sand interval, 2.75ppb Baracarb 50 was added to the active mud and the
mud weight was increased to 10 ppg after the LOT to help stabilise the shale.
Drilling continued to 4363 ft where the decision was made to do a wiper trip back to the
shoe, due to concerns over hole condition. A 100 bbl hi-weight/hi-vis (12.5 ppg) sweep
was pumped and the hole circulated clean before pulling to 4277 ft where an obstruction
was encountered. Attempts were made to pull past the obstruction, using up to 30K
overpull, however the string required backreaming to 4091 ft. It was decided to wash
and ream back to bottom and drill ahead. Drilling continued through the Tor formation
until TD was reached at 4585 ft. The hole was circulated clean and swept with an 80 bbl
hi-weight/hi-vis (12.5 ppg) pill until the shakers were clean. The string was backreamed
out of the hole from TD to inside the casing shoe at 1826 ft. While backreaming, a tight
spot was encountered at 3615 ft, where a hi-weight/hi-vis sweep was pumped to clean
the hole. An additional sweep was pumped at 1826 ft to clean the casing and riser of
cuttings. The riser booster was used to clean the riser and the mud was circulated and
conditioned until the shakers had cleaned up. After tripping out of the hole, the wireline
was rigged up and was successfully run down to 100 ft from bottom where it was
suspected that hole-fill prevented the tool from passing further. The hole fill was
circulated out on a wiper trip and a 70 bbl hi-wight/hi-vis 12.5 ppg sweep was pumped.
In preparation for the casing run, the mud was circulated until the mud weight was
steady at 10.5 ppg and the rheology had reduced. The casing was run and cemented as
per programme problem free.
Density
The initial density of the mud was 9.5 ppg. The density was increased to 10 ppg to help
stabilise the shale after a satisfactory leak-off test. Pressure cavings were observed at
the shakers, and subsequently the weight was raised further to 10.5 ppg. Hi-vis hole
cleaning pills weighted to 2.0 ppg above the system weight were pumped whenever it
was felt that the hole was not being cleaned effectively, with large cuttings increase
upon return. On return to surface, these were dumped, enabling a homogenous mud
weight to be maintained throughout the system. This also facilitated dilution by providing
space in the active to bleed in fresh premix. These measures and use of the desander
and desilter when necessary, ensured that the density did not increase above 10.5 ppg
by TD at 4585 ft. Unfortunately the mud weight did increase to 10.7 ppg whilst
Well: 20/7b-5
Operator: EDC
17 Interval Discussion
backreaming out of hole from TD. This was remedied by bleeding in lightweight premix.
Fluid Loss
Fluid loss was maintained at less than 5 ml /30min for most of the interval by additions
of 0.2 ppb Dextrid E and and 0.2 ppb PAC-L, each introduced on separate circulations.
Fluid loss increased to 5ml, then 5.2ml briefly because of the large volume of drilled
solids in the mud.
pH and Chemistry
pH was maintained by regular caustic additions to the active system.
Operator: EDC
17 Interval Discussion
running casing.
This conditioning of the active system dropped the MBT down to 17.5-20 ppb Eq., and
the gels to 6 &16 (from 10 & 30).
Solids Control
The Ocean Princess is equipped with four Thule VSM 100 shakers, together with a
desander and desilter. A combination of 120 mesh and 145 mesh screens were used
during the interval. Due to the high flowrate (1100 gpm) and the large volume of
cuttings, it was impossible to screen finer than this without large-scale whole mud loss
at the shakers. During the first 24 hours it was necessary to constantly clean the shaker
screens using metal scrapers to remove the sticky cuttings; however this scraping
action shortens screen life considerably and so was kept to a minimum. Eight 120 mesh
and fourteen 145 mesh screens were used during this interval. The desander and
desilter had to be run for extensive periods, to help fight increases in mud weight.
The mud weight used during the interval was higher (10.5 ppg) than had been proposed
in the programme (9.5-10 ppg) in order to try and control the pressure cavings observed
at the casing. These fingers of shale were up to 3 long and were frequently seen at the
shakers.
The programme had also proposed 28-30 lb/100 ft for the yield point. Given the high
consumption of mud during the interval it was seen as both difficult and wasteful of
product to continually push up the rheology (we were using mud almost as quickly as
we could mix it). Hole cleaning using 1000-1100 gpm and a YP of 20-23 looked to be
very good at the shakers.
Looking at the calliper data after TD it was found that the majority of the section had
experienced washouts, increasing the hole diameter to approximately 22. This
increase in hole volume probably contributed to our higher than anticipated mud
consumption.
Well: 20/7b-5
Operator: EDC
12 Interval Discussion
Conclusions
Baroid considers that this section was a great success despite some of the problems
encountered drilling the Heather formation which were potentially due to insufficient inhibition
and sub optimal hydraulics. The key positive points that made this section a success are:
The hole remained open for 21 days with the majority of the trips being trouble free.
Very low dilution rates were required to maintain the mud properties and dump/dilute
methods were not required.
The mud properties remained exceptionally stable with minimal requirements for
maintenance.
The systems rheology profile provided effective hole cleaning.
The mud weight selected proved just sufficient to prevent cavings except in the coal
seams.
The use of corrosion coupons potentially saved 1,500 of unnecessary treatment of
the system with oxygen scavenger.
The active inhibition components depletion rate was higher than expected, resulting in
a shortfall of material; potentially one of the factors contributing to the low ROPs in the
lower Heather formation.
There were no 230 mesh screens or centrifuge on board to control the mud weight
increases caused by the number of slugs for tripping. This resulted in unnecessary
dilution and hence further cost and depletion of the BDF 331.
The calliper log showed some washouts that will need to be further investigated by
performing XRD analysis on the cuttings and reviewing the type of formations where
the washouts occurred.
Recommendations:
The performance obtained from BDF 331 indicates that this system is highly suited to
this well type and would be recommended in the future.
An effective rigsite test needs to be developed to measure the active BDF 331
component.
Ineffectiveness of pills to clear bit-balling KCl pill caused some well-bore instability.
Centrifuges and finer shaker screens would be an asset however commercial
evaluation would need to be conducted against dilution required for minimising weight
build up.
Bit hydraulics should be maximised in this instance it may have been worth
considering 6 pump liners and smaller jets.
Garrett Gas Train must be used to test for hydrogen sulphide/CO2 in the system and
not just rely on pH as an indicator.
Corrosion coupons should be used in future as an effective way of reducing chemical
costs while avoiding unnecessary discharge of inhibition chemicals.
Well: 20/7b-5
Operator: EDC
12 Interval Discussion
Summary
Careful management of the premix mud shipped out for the 17 section enabled sufficient
premix (565 bbls) to be conserved to make a completely new mud system to drill the 12
interval. The programmed plan had been to utilise the mud from the 17 section to drill the
12 section however during the 17 section it had been necessary to increase the mud
weight to 10.5ppg to try and control pressure cavings. It was therefore not possible to utilise
the previous mud system without incurring reduced ROP due to the higher mud density. This
resulted in a new system being built with the preferred starting mud weight of 9.5ppg.
After the 13 3/8 casing had been run and cemented, the old mud was discharged and 1700
bbl of new mud was built using the 600 bbl of premix as a base.
The 12 BHA was run in hole until the cement was tagged and was drilled out to 30ft from
the casing shoe using the slug pit as a small active pit, following which a successful casing
pressure test was performed. Cement was further drilled out to 4541 ft and the old 10.5ppg
mud displaced to new mud at 9.5ppg with returns discharged at the shakers.
Once displaced, the system was closed and the remaining cement and shoe drilled out
together with 10ft of new formation. The mud was circulated to ensure a uniform density and a
LOT performed to 17.5ppg EMW.
The previous sections casing point within the Upper Cretaceous was selected to be past the
formations containing chert which would enable a possible one bit run to the 12 section TD.
Drilling continued to 4967ft at which point a 60 bbl hi-vis pill was circulated round and the riser
boosted with a further 40 bbl hi vis pill.
The assembly was pulled to surface and a new BHA run in to resume drilling, which continued
to 6015 ft where slow ROP resulted in a trip to change out the worn bit possibly due to a chert
bed. It was noted that high levels of caustic were required to maintain the pH probably due to
high levels of carbon dioxide contained within the formation.
Prior to drilling into the Cromer Knoll a premix was prepared containing 20% v/v GEM GP
(glycol) and 37% v/v BDF 331 in a concentrated KCl brine solution and pilot testing conducted
to ensure that there would be no adverse effects on the active system.
The premix was bled into the system at 6016 ft to achieve final concentrations of 1% GEM GP
and 2% BDF 331. The Cromer Knoll was expected at +/-6500 ft however it was considered
useful to treat the system with the shale inhibitor prior to the Plenus marl and allow the system
to stabilise prior to drilling into the shale.
On entering the reactive formations the cuttings were firm and of a nature expected from a
PDC bit. Ref Fig 1.
Well: 20/7b-5
Operator: EDC
12 Interval Discussion
Drilling continued to 7575 ft at which point; while a stand was being racked-back the logging
unit had an unplanned shut-down and it was decided to conduct a wiper trip while waiting on
spares. A fault was also found with the brakes that resulted in further down time.
The trip was conducted as a straight pull with no overpulls and virtually no drag.
Drilling resumed and continuing to 9030 ft with a 35 bbl Barofibre pill being pumped at 8050 ft
to alleviate suspected bit balling with no improvement and possibly attributed to a formation
change.
At 9030 ft the decision was made to trip due to low ROP. A 75 bbl hi vis sweep was circulated
round and dumped at surface and the assembly pulled back to the 13 3/8 shoe (hole
condition was excellent) where repair work to the top drive was commenced. Once the bit was
on surface, inspection of it showed significant damage, so a junk mill and junk basket
assembly was run in to 8710 ft. It was necessary to work past an obstruction at this depth
(possibly stabiliser hanging up) and a 50 bbl hi vis pill was circulated round before the
assembly was run in to 8934 ft where it was again held up.
The BHA was washed and reamed to bottom and milled on junk from 9030 ft to 9033 ft. Once
the assembly was back to surface the junk basket was seen to contain various pieces of hard
formation and a lump of steel.
A mill tooth rock bit was made up and RIH in order to drill the estimated 150 200 ft to coring
point. However, after 73 ft had been drilled slow progress was being made and so the
assembly was pulled to surface for a bit change. (Again the trip out was trouble free with the
hole remaining in good condition).
A PDC bit was made up, RIH to 8964 ft and washed and reamed (previous bit was
undergauge) down to bottom with the bit then being carefully bedded in to 9116 ft. Drilling
continued with samples being circulated up at 9172 ft, 9235 ft. After 9235ft the ROP
decreased from 30 40 ft/hr to 5-8 ft/hr. Bit balling was suspected, but attempts to clear the bit
were unsuccessful. At 9640 ft a 30 bbl, 2 ppb caustic/seawater pill was pumped and
circulated out, but a further 5 ft drilled at low ROP showed that the pill had been ineffective.
The BHA was pulled to surface with the hole proving to be in good condition.
The bit itself was green but was severely balled-up with hard claystone which had to be
chiselled from the bit. Larger jets were fitted, the bend in the motor removed, and a smaller
diameter stabiliser placed in the string above the motor.
Well: 20/7b-5
Operator: EDC
12 Interval Discussion
This revised assembly was RIH to 9575 ft. After continued slow drilling a 30 bbl KCl brine pill
with 15 ppb BAROFIBRE and 10 ppb BAROFIBRE COARSE was displaced out the string,
followed by a 30 bbl viscous pill with 25 ppb Baracarb. These pills made no apparent
difference so drilling continue with variations being made to the drilling parameters which
resulted in temporary improvements to the ROP.
Once the upper part of the Heather formation had been drilled, the ROP increased to 15 20
ft/hr and continued at this figure to TD at 10074 ft.
At TD bottoms up was circulated until the shakers were clean and the riser was boosted. The
assembly was back-reamed to 8103 ft and it was then necessary to circulate 25 minutes past
bottoms up due to the heavy cuttings loading. The assembly was RIH taking 20k at 9442 ft
and 10010 ft. The last stand was washed to bottom, following which a 50 bbl viscous pill was
circulated round before the assembly was back-reamed to 8130 ft then pulled to the shoe.
Bottoms-up was then circulated, before the assembly was pulled to surface and preparations
made to run wireline logs.
It was impossible to run the logging string past 8200 ft and so a wiper assembly was RIH to
8190 ft and washed and reamed to 8230 ft, following which bottoms up was circulated. The
assembly was run in and washed and reamed through tight spots at 9308 ft, 9433 ft, 9540 ft
and 10020 ft and then washed and reamed to bottom. An 80 bbls viscous pill was circulated
round with 5 bbls of cuttings/cavings returned to surface, following which, an attempt was
made to POOH. With 40 k overpull being encountered the string was back reamed to 9788 ft
then pulled to 9725 ft. The pipe was worked between 9725 ft to 9818 ft while circulating and a
50 bbls viscous pill circulated out, which brought around 4 bbls of formation to surface. This
contained pieces of coal (2 3 long) and shale pressure cavings. It was thought that some of
the reaming required could have been due to the change in the BHA configuration.
On-shore laboratory testing revealed that the concentration of BDF 331 had depleted to 0.2-
0.4 %. It was decide to treat the system with 1% BDF 331 to improve inhibition before the
assembly was pulled to surface. Wireline logs were then run again with the tool string passing
8200 ft without problems. However it did stand up at 9979 ft (top of coal) and so logging was
carried out from this depth.
The string was POOH without problems, with the area at 8200 ft given a precautionary wipe.
Logging runs were resumed and completed successfully, prior to the commencement of the P
and A programme.
Operator: EDC
12 Interval Discussion
The new mud was mixed with a PV of 12 and a YP of 19 lb/100 ft2. Once drilling was
underway the YP of the system was increased by the addition of 0.5 ppb BARAZAN D and
maintained initially at 22 lb/100 ft2.
As drilling progressed and drilled solids content of the system increased the PV and YP
increased to 19 and 28 lb/100 ft2 respectively with occasional fluctuations of the YP to 30
lb/100 ft2. Additions of thin, light mud were made to limit increases in the rheology.
This range of rheological properties, together with flow rates of 800 1000 gpm ensured
effective hole cleaning which was confirmed when viscous pills were circulated prior to pulling
to surface these sweeps bringing back only slight increases (around 15%) in cuttings
volume. These pills were mixed with BAROFIBRE as a marker so that they could be easily
detected and dumped at surface to minimise the effect on the system properties. Minimal
cuttings were observed in the sweeps and it was possibly not necessary to discharge the
returns. The riser was boosted on a regular basis to ensure that cuttings did not build up.
Mud weight :
The initial density of the system was 9.5 ppg. This was increased to 10.0 ppg from 7150 ft and
then to 10.5 ppg prior to drilling the Kimmeridge and was controlled at this figure throughout
the remainder of the section by additions of light mud. Slugs from repeated trips required
increased additions of light mud coupled with occasional use of the desilter to control the
density below 10.6 ppg. Since the system was significantly more inhibitive than anticipated
resulting in lower dilution requirements it would be recommended in future to utilise finer
screens (230 mesh) and evaluate the value of a centrifuge for weight control. In this instance
the additional bit trips over and above those planned resulted in mud weight increases due to
slugs which could only be controlled by bleeding in light weight premix.
Well: 20/7b-5
Operator: EDC
12 Interval Discussion
Hole stability:
The mud density was gradually increased to 10.5 ppg to maintain the stability of the
Kimmeridge formation.
The hole remained stable with only minor indications of cavings that may be attributed to hole
damage during rotation/tripping rather than actual formation collapse. The main formations
that did appear to show instability were the coal seams in the lower Jurassic that produced
long splinter type cavings, most significantly after the wiper trip during logging.
Fluid Loss:
API/HTHP Filtrate: The API filtrate was controlled between 3.0 5.0 mls/30 mins by the
addition of PAC L introduced via new mud premixes and by direct additions of 0.4 0.5 ppb
PAC L and 0.5 ppb DEXTRID E as required. Filter cake quality was consistently thin, firm,
flexible and slick. Ref. Fig 2.
Once the BHT had reached 133 deg F, the HPHT filtrate was run at 150 F and gave consistent
results in the range 9.2 10.0 ml/30 min.
pH/H2S:
The system required substantial additions of caustic soda (up to 0.35 ppb/24 hrs) to maintain
the pH at 9.5 due to the intrusion of CO2. After trips the bottoms up mud pH had generally
decreased to 9.0 9.1.
GGT tests on bottoms-up samples after trips and on samples taken when H2S was recorded
at the bell nipple, indicated 0 sulphides. (H2S concentrations at the bell nipple were measured
at 1 3 ppm and occurred after the riser had been boosted)
Well: 20/7b-5
Operator: EDC
12 Interval Discussion
Ironite sponge was maintained on site in case hydrogen sulphide was detected pH was used
as the primary indicator. The use of caustic produces sulphide compounds that could potential
result in hydrogen sulphide liberation should the pH drop significantly. It is therefore
recommended that if there is potential H2S then the Garret Gas Train must be run regularly to
determine if sulphide compounds are present. In this case the high levels of carbon dioxide
would potentially have masked the hydrogen sulphide and if sulphides were present, the CO2
could have dropped the pH to levels sufficient to liberate the H2S. Particular care must be
taken when bottoms up samples reach surface after extended static periods i.e. trips etc.
After the bit became balled-up the pH was run at 9.0 to minimise the reactivity of the claystone
in the Heather formation.
Inhibition/MBT:
At 9660ft the KCl concentration was increased to 30 ppb by the direct addition of sacked KCl
to the system in an attempt to further inhibit the Heather formation that appeared to be causing
the bit balling.
The primary mode for shale inhibition was the use of BDF 331 in conjunction with GEM GP
(glycol). The cuttings integrity obtained from this system is indicated in figure 1 and shows
typical PDC cuttings normally only experienced when using an oil based system.
GEM GP and BDF 331 concentrations were maintained at theoretical 1% and 2% by volume
respectively by bleeding in to the active a concentrated premix of GEM GP and BDF 331 in
KCl brine as necessary to make up for any dilution volume added to the system. Due to the
chemistry of BDF 331, there was no definitive wellsite test that could be conducted for
determining the active concentration of the material. A mud sample was sent to town when the
slow ROP was encountered in the upper Heather formation (9645 ft). The sample was tested
to determine the active concentration of BDF 331 and found to be significantly depleted, 0.2-
0.4%v/v, from the original 2% added to the system. Despite this, there were no indications of
depletion from the mud property trends and there were no indications of the formation clays
dispersing into the mud. Due to this product being on field trial, it was not possible to obtain
further quantities of BDF 331 in the available time frame, so the actual benefit that could have
been derived from further additions is unknown. The ROP eventually increased from 4-8 ft/hr
back to 50 ft/hr without any changes made to the system. This would indicate that the
formations reactivity was a significant part of the issue. The system was eventually treated
with a further 1%v/v once stocks were replenished during the logging wiper trip.
The calliper log showed the hole to have an average diameter of 12.7.
Operator: EDC
12 Interval Discussion
The hole was open for a period of 21 days from section start to the final plug and abandon.
The first shales (Rodby formation) were exposed for a period of 18 days with no indication of
hole quality decay.
Solids Control:
The Ocean Princess was fitted with 4 x VSM 100 shakers, a desander and desilter. During the
planning stages of this well it was determined that due to the low mud weight the use of a
centrifuge would not be necessary. The shaker screens used were XR mesh supplied by
Baroid.
Initially the shakers were dressed with 105 and 120 mesh screens. These were fined up to 165
mesh screens by 5000ft once the new mud had sheared and heated up.
By 7000 ft #1 and#2 shakers were dressed with 200 mesh, #3 shaker with 165 mesh and #4
shaker with 185 mesh. Shakers #s 3 and 4 were soon thereafter dressed with 200 mesh and
this overall configuration was retained to TD. Screen life was good, with no screen failures and
generally wear taking place on the fine mesh on only a few segments on each screen.
.However the Heather formation produced sticky cuttings, which required scraping from the
screens with inevitable increased wear and tear during this section of drilling.
In future it is recommended to use 230 mesh screens since the systems level of inhibition
prevents the clay dispersing making the cuttings easier to remove at surface. This would
reduce the recirculation of inert solids which would further reduce weight increase and the
formation of fines.
The desilter was run intermittently with variable performance. During the first run the underflow
weighed 12.4 ppg, but on subsequent runs the density decreased to 12.0 ppg then 11.6 ppg,
then finally to around 11.2 ppg, when its use was discontinued.
Operator: EDC
12 Interval Discussion
Corrosion coupons were used to determine the requirements for oxygen scavengers. The
corrosion coupons were suspended in the active pit as opposed to running in the string since
identification of corrosion could be identified early on as opposed to having to wait for the pipe
to be tripped. This application was taken from a recent Texaco operation and worked
successfully.
The results of the coupons showed that there was no requirement to use oxygen scavenger.
This resulted in a saving to EDC(Europe) of an estimated 1,000-1,500, based on normal
treatment rates. The cost per coupon is normally +/- 35.00 with five used on the well.
The first coupon was introduced in the 17 section to obtain a base line and was checked
after 35 hours and showed a corrosion rate of 56 mils per year which falls in the category
between low (acceptable) and moderate, reference Table 1, however it is generally accepted
that corrosion coupons should be run for a minimum of 40 hours. Normal time for exposure is
100 hours. Exposure rates less than 40 hours should not be used because initial corrosion
rates may be unusually high and can give misleading data. Based on this result it was decided
to continue with the coupons and not use the scavenger unless the following coupons showed
corrosion rates in excess of 100 mpy.
Table 1.
Rate Value (mpy*)
Low 0-50
Moderate 50-100
High 100-150
Severe 150+
*mpy mils per year
Table 2
Date In Date Hours Mud System Corrosion Conclusion Hole
Out Run Rate (mpy) Size (in)
27/4/03 29/04/03 35 KCl/Polymer 65.82 Low-moderate 17
29/04/03 01/05/03 40 KCl/Polymer 48.70 Low-moderate 17
05/05/03 09/05/03 96 KCl/Polymer 9.74 Low 12
09/05/03 13/05/03 88 KCl/BDF 331/ 11.05 Low 12
GEM GP
13/05/03 19/05/03 144 KCl/BDF 331/ 13.11 Low 12
GEM GP
All of the coupons indicated that one of the corrosion mechanisms, was aerated drilling fluid.
However the coupons used in the 12 section showed corrosion consistent with carbon
dioxide as was supported by the high caustic consumption in the section. None of the coupons
showed the discolouration usually associated with hydrogen sulphide.
The overall corrosion rates were very low and well within acceptable limits.
Operator: EDC
12 Interval Discussion
There were no major variances from the mud programme over and above normal daily
fluctuations associated with a water based system.
Well : 20/7b-5
Interval Cost Breakdown Operator: EDC (Europe) Limited
Engineering/Services
Drilling Fluids Engineer Day(s) 8.00 3,520.00
Second Fluids Engineer day(s) 6.00 2,460.00
Subtotal 5,980.00
Lost/Damaged
barite 1000 Kg bulk 0.24 13.11
bentonite 1000 Kg bulk 4.16 370.41
Subtotal 383.52
Prod/Fluids : Cementing
calcium chloride 82-85% 25 Kg bag 101.00 509.04
mica fine 25 Kg bag 6.00 48.60
Subtotal 557.64
Prod/Fluids : Drilling
barite 1000 Kg bulk 88.94 4,858.79
bentonite 1000 Kg bulk 31.00 2,760.24
caustic soda 25 Kg pail 8.00 100.80
soda ash 25 Kg bag 14.00 73.08
Subtotal 7,792.91
Engineering/Services
Drilling Fluids Engineer Day(s) 3.00 1,320.00
Second Fluids Engineer day(s) 3.00 1,230.00
Subtotal 2,550.00
Prod/Fluids : Drilling
barite 1000 Kg bulk 25.00 1,365.75
bentonite 1000 Kg bulk 11.00 979.44
caustic soda 25 Kg pail 1.00 12.60
soda ash 25 Kg bag 2.00 10.44
Subtotal 2,368.23
Engineering/Services
Drilling Fluids Engineer Day(s) 9.00 3,960.00
Second Fluids Engineer day(s) 9.00 3,690.00
Subtotal 7,650.00
Other
barite 1000 Kg bulk 0.90 49.17
bentonite 1000 Kg bulk 4.16 370.41
Subtotal 419.58
Prod/Fluids : Drilling
BARACARB 150 25 Kg bag 4.00 25.20
BARACARB 50 25 Kg bag 50.00 315.00
BARAZAN D 25 Kg bag 108.00 15,649.20
barite 1000 Kg bulk 90.20 4,927.63
BAROFIBRE 25 lb bag 24.00 931.20
BAROFIBRE COARSE 40 lb bag 24.00 1,490.40
brine - KCl 1 Bbl bbl 520.00 2,808.00
calcium chloride 82-85% 25 Kg bag 12.00 60.48
caustic soda 25 Kg pail 51.00 642.60
DEXTRID 25 Kg bag 80.00 1,504.80
DEXTRID E 25 Kg bag 20.00 376.20
NF-6 5 Gal pail 4.00 540.00
PAC-L 25 Kg bag 89.00 4,325.40
PAC-R 25 Kg bag 30.00 1,458.00
potassium chloride 25 Kg bag 200.00 832.00
Pre-mix (2020 bbls) each 1.00 33,598.60
soda ash 25 Kg bag 37.00 193.14
sodium bicarbonate 25 Kg bag 15.00 95.85
Subtotal 69,773.70
Engineering/Services
Drilling Fluids Engineer Day(s) 24.00 10,560.00
Second Fluids Engineer day(s) 23.00 9,430.00
Subtotal 19,990.00
Lost/Damaged
BAROFIBRE 25 lb bag 3.00 116.40
brine - KCl 1 Bbl bbl 17.00 91.80
mica fine 25 Kg bag 5.00 40.50
sapp 25 Kg bag 7.00 360.36
SCR THH100-XR-145 1 Each box 1.00 141.30
sodium bicarbonate 25 Kg bag 3.00 19.17
Subtotal 769.53
Other
brine - KCl 1 Bbl bbl 196.00 1,058.40
Subtotal 1,058.40
Prod/Fluids : Drilling
BARACARB 150 25 Kg bag 46.00 289.80
BARAZAN D 25 Kg bag 101.00 14,634.90
barite 1000 Kg bulk 133.86 7,312.77
BAROFIBRE 25 lb bag 56.00 2,172.80
BAROFIBRE COARSE 40 lb bag 36.00 2,235.60
BDF331 1000 Kg bulk 15.00 45,388.35
brine - KCl 1 Bbl bbl 767.00 4,141.80
caustic soda 25 Kg pail 104.00 1,310.40
DEXTRID E 25 Kg bag 100.00 1,881.00
GEM GP 1000 l bulk 11.00 7,543.80
NF-6 5 Gal pail 7.00 945.00
PAC-L 25 Kg bag 131.00 6,366.60
PAC-R 25 Kg bag 30.00 1,458.00
potassium chloride 25 Kg bag 200.00 832.00
Premix (600 bbls) each 1.00 10,416.00
soda ash 25 Kg bag 41.00 214.02
sodium bicarbonate 25 Kg bag 1.00 6.39
Subtotal 107,149.23
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bbl ADDITIONS bbl LOSSES bbl VOLUMES bbl
Rpt # Rpt Date Initial Received Base Water Barite Chem Influx Daily SCE Down Misc Returned Daily Hole Active Reserve Final
Volume & Total Hole & Total Volume Pits Pits Volume
Mixed Mixed Volume Volume
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Fluid Volume Record Operator: EDC (Europe) Limited
Interval # 02
bbl ADDITIONS bbl LOSSES bbl VOLUMES bbl
Rpt # Rpt Date Initial Received Base Water Barite Chem Influx Daily SCE Down Misc Returned Daily Hole Active Reserve Final
Volume & Total Hole & Total Volume Pits Pits Volume
Mixed Mixed Volume Volume
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Fluid Volume Record Operator: EDC (Europe) Limited
Interval # 03
bbl ADDITIONS bbl LOSSES bbl VOLUMES bbl
Rpt # Rpt Date Initial Received Base Water Barite Chem Influx Daily SCE Down Misc Returned Daily Hole Active Reserve Final
Volume & Total Hole & Total Volume Pits Pits Volume
Mixed Mixed Volume Volume
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Fluid Volume Record Operator: EDC (Europe) Limited
Interval # 04
bbl ADDITIONS bbl LOSSES bbl VOLUMES bbl
Rpt # Rpt Date Initial Received Base Water Barite Chem Influx Daily SCE Down Misc Returned Daily Hole Active Reserve Final
Volume & Total Hole & Total Volume Pits Pits Volume
Mixed Mixed Volume Volume
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Fluid Volume Record Operator: EDC (Europe) Limited
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Fluid Property Recap:Water-Based Fluid Operator: EDC (Europe) Limited
Date Depth FL Density Fun Rheology @ 120F Filtration Filtrate Analysis Retort Analysis MBT Rheometer Dial Reading
Temp Visc
PV YP Gels API HTHP Cake Temp pH Pm Pf Mf Cl Total Sand Corr LGS Oil Water%
lbs/100 ft2 ml/30 ml/30 ml ml ml mg/l Hard % by Sol % % by % by by Vol
min min API/HTHP mg/l Vol by Vol Vol Vol
ft Deg F ppg sec/qt cP 10s 10m 30m 32nd in Deg F ppb Eq. 600 300 200 100 6 3
04/19/03 0 9.00 100 0 0 0.0 0.0 90.0 0.0
04/20/03 0 9.00 100 0 0 0.0 0.0 90.0 0.0
04/21/03 0 9.00 100 0 0 0.0 0.0 90.0 0.0
04/22/03 0 9.00 100 0 0 0.0 0.0 90.0 0.0
04/23/03 0 8.70 100 0 0 0.0 0.0 90.0 0.0 0.0
04/24/03 0 10.00 100 0 0 0.0 0.0 90.0 0.0
04/27/03 1,845 9.50 72 16 20 4 5 7 5.4 1 9.40 0.40 0.05 1.30 63,000 400 2.8 1.7 92.0 0.0 52 36 29 20 5.0 4.0
04/28/03 1,832 68 9.50 74 14 20 4 5 7 5.4 1 1 9.70 1.40 0.20 1.50 61,000 560 2.4 0.9 92.5 0.0 48 34 27 18 5.0 4.0
04/28/03 1,855 70 9.60 67 15 21 4 5 8 4.2 1 9.70 1.70 0.24 1.40 60,000 760 2.5 0.3 92.5 0.0 51 36 28 20 5.0 4.0
04/28/03 2,356 86 10.20 60 14 23 3 4 6 3.9 1 9.50 1.40 0.10 0.80 56,000 480 2.00 5.5 1.3 90.0 7.5 51 37 30 19 3.0 2.0
04/29/03 2,711 90 10.20 56 15 22 3 5 4.1 1 9.30 1.10 0.80 55,000 360 1.00 5.6 1.4 90.0 7.0 52 37 29 19 4.0 3.0
04/29/03 3,189 88 10.20 46 16 22 3 3 4.4 1 9.20 0.90 0.10 0.80 55,000 420 5.6 1.4 90.0 10.0 54 38 29 19 4.0 3.0
04/29/03 3,716 98 10.20 48 13 21 5 7 4.3 1 9.50 0.70 0.40 53,000 360 0.50 5.8 1.6 90.0 15.0 47 34 27 20 6.0 5.0
04/30/03 4,170 115 10.20 48 17 21 6 11 5.0 1 9.00 0.60 0.10 0.90 57,000 360 1.00 5.4 1.2 90.0 22.5 55 38 31 22 9.0 7.0
04/30/03 4,366 115 10.30 60 14 19 5 15 5.0 1 8.50 0.60 0.80 58,000 360 1.00 5.9 1.4 89.5 22.0 47 33 27 19 6.0 4.0
04/30/03 4,420 120 10.50 60 17 22 7 21 5.0 1 8.70 0.80 0.90 56,000 360 0.50 6.6 1.1 89.0 20.0 56 39 32 23 8.0 6.0
04/30/03 4,491 120 10.50 65 16 28 9 26 4.6 1 9.00 0.50 1.60 62,000 680 0.25 6.0 0.5 89.0 27.0 60 44 36 27 11.0 8.0
05/01/03 4,550 120 10.50 62 17 30 11 27 4.6 1 8.60 0.65 0.80 56,000 440 0.25 6.6 1.1 89.0 27.5 64 47 39 29 12.0 9.0
05/01/03 4,585 120 10.50 60 19 27 10 25 5.0 1 8.50 0.90 50,000 440 0.20 8.1 3.7 88.0 27.5 65 46 38 28 10.0 8.0
05/01/03 3,530 120 10.70 60 18 24 10 30 5.2 1 8.50 0.90 53,000 400 0.20 7.9 1.9 88.0 27.5 60 42 35 26 9.0 7.0
05/01/03 0 10.50 61 17 25 8 18 5.0 1 8.80 1.00 50,000 400 0.20 8.1 3.7 88.0 30.0 59 42 35 26 9.0 7.0
05/02/03 0 10.50 62 17 26 9 18 5.0 1 8.60 0.80 53,000 440 0.25 7.9 3.4 88.0 27.5 60 43 35 26 10.0 9.0
05/02/03 4,585 100 10.50 57 15 23 7 16 5.0 1 8.60 0.80 56,000 440 0.15 7.6 3.2 88.0 20.0 53 38 31 24 8.0 6.0
05/03/03 0 10.50 58 15 23 7 16 5.0 1 8.60 0.80 53,000 400 0.20 7.9 3.4 88.0 20.0 53 38 31 24 8.0 6.0
05/04/03 0 10.50 60 15 23 7 16 5.0 1 8.60 0.80 53,000 400 0.20 7.9 3.4 88.0 20.0 53 38 31 24 8.0 6.0
05/05/03 4,900 90 9.50 55 12 19 5 8 4.5 1 9.50 0.60 50,000 400 2.9 1.0 93.0 0.0 43 31 26 20 7.0 5.0
05/05/03 4,544 95 9.50 54 13 18 6 8 4.5 1 9.50 0.60 53,000 400 2.6 0.7 93.0 0.0 44 31 26 20 7.0 5.0
05/06/03 4,601 95 9.50 55 13 18 5 8 4.5 1 9.50 0.60 53,000 440 2.6 0.7 93.0 0.0 44 31 27 21 7.0 5.0
05/06/03 4,656 95 9.50 45 11 16 4 6 4.1 1 9.50 0.60 50,000 480 2.9 1.0 93.0 0.0 38 27 22 15 4.0 3.0
05/06/03 4,814 95 9.50 57 15 18 6 8 4.0 1 9.50 0.60 50,000 520 2.9 1.0 93.0 0.0 48 33 26 19 5.0 4.0
05/06/03 4,900 95 9.50 58 14 23 6 9 4.3 1 9.40 0.60 50,000 600 2.9 1.0 93.0 5.0 51 37 31 23 8.0 6.0
05/07/03 4,967 90 9.50 56 11 22 5 6 4.2 2 9.20 53,000 440 2.6 0.7 93.0 2.5 44 33 27 20 6.0 5.0
05/07/03 4,980 74 9.50 65 12 24 6 8 4.0 1 9.20 0.20 0.20 50,000 400 2.9 1.0 93.0 5.0 48 36 29 22 7.0 5.0
Date Depth FL Density Fun Rheology @ 120F Filtration Filtrate Analysis Retort Analysis MBT Rheometer Dial Reading
Temp Visc
PV YP Gels API HTHP Cake Temp pH Pm Pf Mf Cl Total Sand Corr LGS Oil Water%
lbs/100 ft2 ml/30 ml/30 ml ml ml mg/l Hard % by Sol % % by % by by Vol
min min API/HTHP mg/l Vol by Vol Vol Vol
ft Deg F ppg sec/qt cP 10s 10m 30m 32nd in Deg F ppb Eq. 600 300 200 100 6 3
05/08/03 5,150 90 9.50 60 11 23 4 5 4.7 1 9.50 0.20 0.20 50,000 400 0.20 2.9 1.0 93.0 5.0 45 34 28 20 6.0 4.0
05/08/03 4,656 90 9.50 56 15 18 3 4 4.1 1 9.50 0.20 0.20 50,000 600 0.20 2.9 1.0 93.0 2.5 48 33 26 19 5.0 4.0
05/08/03 4,814 90 9.50 60 12 22 4 5 4.0 1 9.80 0.20 0.20 50,000 800 0.20 2.9 1.0 93.0 2.5 46 34 28 20 6.0 4.0
05/08/03 5,882 90 9.60 55 11 20 5 6 3.7 1 9.30 0.30 0.20 50,000 600 0.25 2.9 0.2 93.0 2.5 42 31 25 18 8.0 5.0
05/09/03 5,970 90 9.60 55 12 21 5 6 3.7 1 9.50 0.30 0.20 50,000 600 0.25 2.9 0.2 93.0 2.5 45 33 28 20 6.0 4.0
05/09/03 0 9.60 58 11 23 5 6 3.8 1 9.50 0.30 0.20 50,000 640 0.25 2.9 0.2 93.0 2.5 45 34 28 21 5.0 4.0
05/09/03 6,000 75 9.60 57 11 22 5 6 3.7 1 9.50 0.30 0.20 50,000 640 0.25 2.9 0.2 93.0 2.5 44 33 26 20 6.0 5.0
05/10/03 6,100 90 9.50 56 11 22 5 6 3.8 1 9.50 0.20 0.30 50,000 680 0.25 2.9 1.0 93.0 2.5 44 33 27 20 6.0 5.0
05/10/03 6,320 90 9.60 50 10 21 4 5 3.8 1 9.70 0.60 0.95 5,000 680 0.25 6.5 3.8 93.0 2.5 41 31 25 18 5.0 3.0
05/10/03 6,538 90 9.60 57 11 21 4 5 3.9 1 9.70 0.20 0.30 50,000 600 0.25 2.9 0.2 93.0 2.5 43 32 27 18 6.0 4.0
05/10/03 6,835 90 9.50 54 12 21 5 6 3.8 1 9.60 0.20 0.20 51,000 600 0.25 2.8 0.9 93.0 2.5 45 33 28 20 6.0 4.0
05/11/03 7,128 90 9.60 58 14 23 5 6 3.8 1 9.60 0.20 0.30 50,000 600 0.25 3.9 2.3 92.0 5.0 51 37 32 23 7.0 5.0
05/11/03 7,282 82 9.90 61 16 26 5 6 3.6 1 9.50 0.20 0.30 50,000 640 0.25 4.5 1.0 91.5 5.0 58 42 33 23 6.0 5.0
05/11/03 7,500 92 10.00 62 15 26 5 6 4.2 1 9.50 0.20 0.30 50,000 680 0.25 5.0 1.3 91.0 6.0 56 41 32 22 6.0 5.0
05/12/03 7,627 98 10.00 52 15 26 5 6 4.0 1 9.50 0.30 50,000 560 0.25 5.0 1.3 91.0 8.0 56 41 34 23 6.0 4.0
05/12/03 7,282 98 9.90 52 16 25 5 6 4.0 3.8 1 9.90 0.30 0.30 51,000 640 0.25 4.4 0.9 91.5 5.0 57 41 33 23 6.0 5.0
05/12/03 7,794 98 10.00 54 16 26 5 6 3.6 1 9.50 0.20 0.30 50,000 600 0.25 4.5 0.3 91.5 6.0 58 42 33 23 6.0 5.0
05/12/03 8,190 98 10.50 53 15 25 5 6 3.8 1 9.70 0.30 0.30 51,000 720 0.25 7.0 1.6 89.0 10.0 55 40 32 22 6.0 5.0
05/13/03 8,312 98 10.50 56 19 26 6 8 4.2 2 10.10 0.35 0.70 49,500 320 0.20 7.1 1.7 89.0 9.5 64 45 37 26 7.0 5.0
05/13/03 8,601 98 10.50 56 19 27 5 6 3.8 1 9.70 0.20 0.30 49,500 680 0.25 7.1 1.7 89.0 9.0 65 46 38 27 7.0 5.0
05/13/03 8,867 98 10.50 54 19 26 5 7 3.8 1 9.50 0.20 0.30 50,000 600 0.25 7.1 1.7 89.0 10.0 64 45 37 26 7.0 5.0
05/13/03 9,017 100 10.50 52 19 27 5 6 4.2 1 9.70 0.20 0.20 51,000 560 0.25 7.0 1.6 89.0 10.0 65 46 38 27 7.0 5.0
05/14/03 9,030 100 10.50 53 19 27 5 6 4.0 1 9.50 0.20 0.30 50,000 560 0.25 7.1 1.7 89.0 10.0 65 46 39 27 6.0 5.0
05/14/03 9,030 10.50 59 19 27 5 6 4.0 1 9.50 0.30 0.30 49,500 600 0.20 7.1 1.7 89.0 10.0 65 46 38 28 6.0 5.0
05/15/03 9,030 72 10.60 64 17 27 5 7 3.8 1 9.20 0.15 0.05 0.55 58,000 640 0.25 6.9 1.2 88.5 10.0 61 44 36 26 7.0 5.0
05/15/03 9,033 72 10.50 64 17 30 5 7 3.4 1 9.62 0.15 0.05 0.55 58,000 640 0.25 6.9 1.9 88.5 10.0 64 47 38 27 7.0 5.0
05/16/03 9,033 73 10.60 61 20 27 5 7 3.8 1 9.10 0.15 0.50 58,000 640 0.25 7.4 2.2 88.0 10.0 67 47 39 28 7.0 5.0
05/16/03 9,067 51 10.50 64 18 26 5 7 4.1 1 9.50 0.15 0.50 57,000 580 0.25 6.5 1.0 89.0 10.0 62 44 37 27 6.0 5.0
05/17/03 9,109 51 10.60 59 19 27 5 7 3.9 1 9.70 0.15 0.70 58,000 640 0.25 6.9 1.2 88.5 10.0 65 46 38 27 7.0 5.0
05/18/03 9,110 75 10.60 62 19 31 5 7 10 3.5 1 9.40 0.25 0.05 0.55 65,000 320 0.25 6.8 1.6 88.0 9.5 69 50 41 29 7.0 5.0
05/18/03 9,176 97 10.60 57 18 27 5 7 3.6 1 9.40 0.20 0.50 64,000 320 0.25 6.9 1.7 88.0 9.5 63 45 37 26 7.0 5.0
05/18/03 9,228 122 10.50 56 17 27 5 7 3.5 1 9.90 0.20 0.50 64,000 380 0.20 6.4 1.4 88.5 9.0 61 44 36 26 6.0 4.0
05/19/03 9,339 120 10.50 56 17 26 5 7 3.8 1 9.10 0.40 0.05 0.60 58,000 380 0.25 6.9 1.9 88.5 10.0 60 43 35 25 7.0 5.0
Date Depth FL Density Fun Rheology @ 120F Filtration Filtrate Analysis Retort Analysis MBT Rheometer Dial Reading
Temp Visc
PV YP Gels API HTHP Cake Temp pH Pm Pf Mf Cl Total Sand Corr LGS Oil Water%
lbs/100 ft2 ml/30 ml/30 ml ml ml mg/l Hard % by Sol % % by % by by Vol
min min API/HTHP mg/l Vol by Vol Vol Vol
ft Deg F ppg sec/qt cP 10s 10m 30m 32nd in Deg F ppb Eq. 600 300 200 100 6 3
05/19/03 9,516 100 10.50 59 19 30 5 7 3.6 1 9.60 0.35 0.05 0.60 58,000 240 0.25 6.9 1.9 88.5 10.0 68 49 40 28 7.0 5.0
05/19/03 9,630 110 10.50 63 19 29 5 7 3.9 1 9.60 0.40 0.05 0.60 56,000 240 0.25 7.1 2.1 88.5 10.0 67 48 39 28 7.0 5.0
05/19/03 9,645 121 10.50 56 18 30 5 7 3.6 1 9.60 0.55 0.05 0.75 58,000 380 0.20 6.9 1.9 88.5 10.0 66 48 39 28 7.0 5.0
05/20/03 9,660 121 10.55 60 20 29 5 7 3.8 8.8 1 1 9.00 0.25 0.60 58,000 1,600 0.25 6.9 1.6 88.5 10.0 69 49 41 29 7.0 5.0
05/20/03 9,680 128 10.60 59 18 29 4 7 3.8 8.8 1 1 9.30 0.70 0.05 0.80 58,000 400 0.25 6.9 1.2 88.5 10.0 65 47 38 28 8.0 5.0
05/21/03 9,712 128 10.50 63 21 26 5 7 4.0 10.0 1 1 9.30 0.65 0.80 58,000 260 0.25 6.9 1.9 88.5 10.0 68 47 39 28 7.0 5.0
05/21/03 9,765 110 10.55 60 20 29 5 7 4.0 9.8 1 1 9.00 0.30 0.05 0.70 62,000 640 0.30 7.1 2.2 88.0 10.0 69 49 40 29 7.0 5.0
05/21/03 9,798 112 10.55 60 20 28 5 8 4.0 9.8 1 1 9.00 0.55 0.70 64,000 560 0.25 6.9 2.0 88.0 10.0 68 48 40 29 8.0 5.0
05/21/03 9,840 122 10.55 61 18 29 4 7 4.0 9.6 1 1 9.30 0.70 0.75 62,000 320 0.25 7.1 2.2 88.0 10.0 65 47 39 28 8.0 6.0
05/22/03 9,891 95 10.50 60 24 32 5 7 4.1 1 9.00 0.70 0.60 62,000 160 0.25 6.6 1.6 88.5 10.0 80 56 46 34 6.0 5.0
05/22/03 9,977 120 10.50 69 23 33 6 9 4.0 9.8 1 1 9.30 0.40 0.15 1.00 65,000 160 0.25 6.3 1.3 88.5 10.0 79 56 48 34 8.0 6.0
05/22/03 10,074 122 10.55 62 23 34 6 9 4.0 10.0 1 1 9.20 0.45 0.15 1.10 65,000 160 0.30 6.8 1.9 88.0 10.0 80 57 46 34 8.0 5.0
05/23/03 10,074 110 10.50 62 23 34 9 12 4.0 8.9 1 1 150 9.20 0.60 0.05 1.10 62,000 360 0.05 6.6 1.6 88.5 10.0 80 57 45 34 8.0 5.0
05/24/03 10,074 10.60 67 21 31 5 9 3.8 9.8 1 1 150 9.00 0.30 0.05 1.00 65,000 160 0.25 6.8 1.6 88.0 10.0 73 52 43 30 8.0 5.0
05/25/03 10,074 10.60 65 23 33 6 9 12 3.6 9.2 1 1 150 9.00 0.30 0.05 0.90 65,000 160 0.25 6.8 1.6 88.0 10.0 79 56 46 33 9.0 6.0
05/26/03 10,074 10.60 67 24 31 5 9 12 3.8 9.6 1 1 150 8.90 0.15 0.80 65,000 120 0.25 6.8 1.6 88.0 10.0 79 55 45 31 9.0 5.0
Fluid Treatments Maintain Bentonite Gel for sweeps. Use remaining bentonite gel plus seawater to cut back 11ppg
kill mud to 10ppg displacement mud. Clean pits and lines for taking on KCL/polymer mud for 17
1/2" section.
Commenced cutting back premix with treated seawater and adding chemicals to achieve
programmed properties.
For report #009A on 27/04/2003 Operation at depth(ft) 1845
Activity Drilling cement
Rig Activity Pick up 24" diverter and install same on slip joint, land out in rotary and lock in, test pull
to 50,000 over. OK. Fill stack with seawater. Rig up test equipment. Test BOP's. Test
hoses. Rig down test equipment. Make up wearbushing running tool and bore protector
to 5" HWDP and RIH, set same POOH. Lay out running tool. Commence lay out 26"
BHA and pick up 17 1/2" BHA while running in. Scribe motor, install MWD probe.
Commence pick up and RIH 5" drill pipe. Run in and tag top of cement at 1790ft. Pull
back and perform diverter drill.
Fluid Treatments Continue to treat Mud System with polymers and weight up to 9.5ppg with Barite.
Added shaker screens to inventory and charged off accordingly for usage so far.
Fluid Treatments Added caustic to maintain pH at 9.5. Bled light mud into active system to control density
increase from slugs. Gas detector at bell nipple indicated presence of H2S (5-6 ppm)
sample at this time gave pH 9.4, sulphides 0.
Bottoms up mud (after resuming drilling) pH 9.1, sulphides 0.
Dumped Sand trap.
Product Concentration Conversion factor for ppb BDF 331 and GEM GP to % v/v=0.285. Therefore, BDF 331 =
3.2% and GEM GP = 1.76%.
Product Concentration : Conversion Factor for ppb BDF 331 to % v/v =0.273.
Therefore Concentration of BDF = 3.3%
Note:KCL concentration of active system = 31 ppb.
For report #037A on 25/05/2003 Operation at depth(ft) 10074
Activity Logging
Rig Activity Circulate and condition Mud. Work pipe from 9725ft to 9818ft. Flow check. POOH to
8180ft. Backreamed from 8180ft to 6280ft. POOH to shoe @ 4544ft. Circulate bottoms
up at shoe, boost riser, flow check well. Pump slug, POOH. Rig up shlumberger
wireline, conduct wireline operations.
Fluid Treatments Back-loaded excess chemicals to the Monarch Bay.
For report #038A on 26/05/2003 Operation at depth(ft) 10074
Activity Cement Plugs
Rig Activity POOH wireline run #2. Rigged up 2 7/8" cement stinger. RIH to 9260ft. Circulate 1
tubing volume at 9260ft. Rig up cement hose and test same. Mix and pump cement for
pill from 9520 - 8650. POOH to 7700ft. Reverse circulate 1.5 x string volume. No sign of
cement. POOH, flow check at shoe. Rig up tubing equipment. Pull and rack stinger. Rig
up wireline equipment.
Fluid Treatments Towards end of reverse-circulating after first cement plug pumped,indications of slight
cement contamination with pH increased to 11.5.
For report #039A on 27/05/2003 Operation at depth(ft) 10074
Activity Plug back
Rig Activity Make up 13 3/8" cement retainer on setting tool. Set 13 3/8" retainer at 4440ft. Pick up
2 7/8" cement stinger. RIH. Tagged cement retainer at 4440ft. Circulate one tubing
volume. Rig up cement equipment. Pump 10 bbl freshwater spacer. Test lines. Pump
spacer. Mix and pump cement pill from 4440ft to 4100ft, displaced cement from drill
pipe. Rig down. POOH to 3195ft. Reverse circulate at 3200ft. Pump slug and POOH to
1650ft. Make up and retrieve wear bushing. POOH. Make up cutter assembly and RIH
for cut at 1787ft. Make up spear assembly and instal grapple. RIH and landout. Cut
casing (28spm, 500psi, 100rpm).
Fluid Treatments Build 100bbl High Viscosity sweep.
Back-loaded sacked chemicals on Monarch Bay.