Implementation of selective flocculation process in drilling operations to optimize per-flex fluid volume consumption and reduce the carbon footprint
1 Baker Hughes, Energy Transition and Decarbonization, Houston, United States of America.
2 Baker Hughes, Drilling and Completion Fluids, Bagota, Colombia.
Review
World Journal of Advanced Engineering Technology and Sciences, 2024, 12(02), 950–952.
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjaets.2024.12.2.0357
Publication history:
Received on 12 July 2024; revised on 25 July 2024; accepted on 07 August 2024
Abstract:
One of the significant challenges faced by the oil and gas industry is the reduction of the carbon footprint associated with drilling operations. This paper presents a case study on the implementation of a selective flocculation process to optimize the consumption of PER-FLEX fluid, a high-performance water-based mud (WBM), during drilling operations. Conducted in a Colombian oil field, this study demonstrates how the adjustment of polymer concentration and injection rates in the flocculation process can reduce the need for fluid dilution, thereby decreasing water and chemical consumption, waste production, and CO2 equivalent (CO2 eq.) emissions. The findings highlight the effectiveness of selective flocculation in enhancing drilling fluid performance and contributing to sustainability goals.
Keywords:
Drilling Fluids; WBM; HPWBM; Selective Flocculation; Optimization
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