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Formation-damaging characteristics of mixed metal hydroxide drill-in fluids and a comparison with polymer-base fluids

Fraser et al., 1999

Document ID
11404679994553139284
Author
Fraser L
Reid P
Williamson L
Enriquez Jr F
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SPE drilling & completion

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Horizontal wells are commonly completed without casing and the fluids used to drill said sections can have a significant effect on the production outcome. Mixed metal hydroxide (MMH)/bentonite-based fluids are compared to two commonly used reservoir drill-in fluids …
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    • C09K8/00—Compositions for drilling of boreholes or wells; Compositions for treating boreholes or wells, e.g. for completion or for remedial operations
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    • C09K8/00—Compositions for drilling of boreholes or wells; Compositions for treating boreholes or wells, e.g. for completion or for remedial operations
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    • C09K8/00—Compositions for drilling of boreholes or wells; Compositions for treating boreholes or wells, e.g. for completion or for remedial operations
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