LAPSE:2023.36345
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LAPSE:2023.36345
The Development and Evaluation of Novel Self-Degrading Loss-Circulation Material for Ultra-Deepwater Drilling in South China Sea
Zhiqin Liu, Jiafang Xu, Wei Peng, Xiaodong Yu, Jie Chen
July 7, 2023
Focusing on the problem of drilling fluid loss circulation due to fractured granite formation in ultra-deepwater drilling in the research area, a novel self-degrading loss-circulation material is developed with polymer resin as the core material, according to the principles of loss-circulation prevention and reservoir and environmental protection. The relevant properties of the novel self-degrading loss-circulation material are evaluated by using tests or experiments. The pressure-bearing properties are evaluated by using a sealing capability test; the self-degrading properties are evaluated by using a self-degrading performance test; the pressure-bearing capability and reservoir protection properties are tested by measuring pressure sealing and gas permeability. The results of the tests and experiments show that the grinding rate of the loss-circulation material is less than 6% under 25 MPa, indicating that the novel loss-circulation material is of high compressive strength. The degradation process of the novel self-degrading loss-circulation material can be accelerated by increasing temperature and pH, and the degradation of the self-degradable polymer composite can be accomplished within 5 days under 95 °C and pH = 14. After self-degrading, the permeability recovery values of the highly permeable reservoir and the fractured reservoir are more than 96.9% and 99.15%, respectively, which indicates outstanding reservoir protection capability. Therefore, the novel self-degrading loss-circulation material has excellent temporary plugging and reservoir protection performance and can be used for plugging while drilling in ultra-deepwater drilling.
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fractured granite formation, reservoir protection, self-degrading loss-circulation material, South China Sea, ultra-deepwater
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Liu Z, Xu J, Peng W, Yu X, Chen J. The Development and Evaluation of Novel Self-Degrading Loss-Circulation Material for Ultra-Deepwater Drilling in South China Sea. (2023). LAPSE:2023.36345
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Liu Z: School of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China; CNOOC China Limited, Zhanjiang Branch, Zhanjiang 524057, China
Xu J: School of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
Peng W: CNOOC China Limited, Zhanjiang Branch, Zhanjiang 524057, China
Yu X: CNOOC China Limited, Hainan Branch, Haikou 570312, China
Chen J: School of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China [ORCID]
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Processes
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11
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6
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1802
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2023
Publication Date
2023-06-14
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2227-9717
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PII: pr11061802, Publication Type: Journal Article
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