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Performance Through Engineering

Extended Reach/Horizontal Drilling Solutions

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Pay Zone

Deliver• Lowest cost/bbl

of oil produced

Maximum Production

• Minimum damage• drill-in• cleanup• completion

• Teamwork

Lowest Cost per Foot• Planning,

benchmarking,

evaluation• Fastest ROP• No unscheduled events• No LTA or

environmental

incidents• Flawless execution• Teamwork

Commercial and Technical Issues

Extended Reach/Horizontal Drilling Solutions

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Extended Reach/Horizontal Drilling Solutions

Technical Challenges:

Drilling:• Reaching Targets• Wellbore Stability• Cementing

Completion:• Production Techniques• Formation Damage

Issues

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Fluids Related Issues and Challenges:

• Hole cleaning and suspension

• Wellbore stability

• Non-damaging fluid through the payzone

Extended Reach/Horizontal Drilling Solutions

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M-I has the systems, technology, and the facilities to meet the fluid needs for Extended Reach/Horizontal Drilling, including:

Extended Reach/Horizontal Drilling Solutions

Expert hole-cleaning technology

Barite sag prevention

FLO-PRO® drill-In systems

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0 30 60 90

Inclination

Difficulty

I II III IV

The ability to clean and maintain stable wellbores becomescritical when hole angles exceed 30 degrees inclinationand higher.

Hole Cleaning Issues

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• Stuck Pipe• Lost Circulation• Torque and Drag• Poor Cement Jobs• Loss of Well

Control• High Costs• Loss of Well

• Stuck Pipe• Lost Circulation• Torque and Drag• Poor Cement Jobs• Loss of Well

Control• High Costs• Loss of Well

Problems Related to Poor Solids Transport

M-I flow loop studiesinvestigate the reasonsfor poor cleaning

M-I flow loop analysiscan predict fluids thatprevent problems

Computer analysis cansimulate variable conditionsto predict optimum properties

M-I is a leader in extended reach/horizontal fluid design

Hole Cleaning Issues

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TemperaturePressure

Eccentricity

R600 .. R3

Diameter

Pipe OD, ID,TJ AngleCuttings bed

Density

Rotation

Velocity

Length

M-I understands each wellbore elementthat affects hole cleaning behavior and adjusts fluid properties and recommendspractices to maximize hole cleaning ability.

Hole Cleaning Issues

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Viscosity ProfileSynthetic Carrier Low Temperature Study

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Ester-Based Fluids

Olefin-Based Fluids

M-I has performed extensive research on water-base, oil-base, and synthetic-basefluid behavior to provide the ideal fluid for the right project

Hole Cleaning Issues

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Barite Sag

BARITE SAGIN

HIGH-ANGLE AND EXTENDED-REACH WELLS

Barite bed formed in an inclined wellbore

Barite ‘Sag’ is a physical phenomenonthat occurs in high-angle wells. M-Ihas investigated its cause and prevention. Sag in fluids has not truly been understood and has led to severe well problems.

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Barite Sag

Clarified Fluid

Suspension Zone

Sag (Sediment) Bed

Slump

Boycott Settlingof Barite and Cuttings

Barite sag is caused by:• Dynamic settling• Static settling• Slumping

Barite sag must be addressed by the overall drilling process

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Barite Sag

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Circulating Time (min)

Mud Weight Out (lb/gal)

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Samples from Shaker Underflow

Baseline Weight

A primary indication of sag:Variation in mud density whilecirculating bottoms up after a trip or logging/ casing run

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Barite Sag

Barite sag bed, seen from bottom

• Annular velocity and pipe movement are key operational considerations

• Elevated low-shear-rate viscosity and suspension are key mud adjustments

• Barite sag can be minimized, but not totally eliminated

• Well Type - ERD wells most critical, especially for small margin between pore pressure and fracture gradient

• Well Environment - Temperature and pressure effects critical for mud design

• Angle/Profile - Sag occurs at angles >30°, but recent tests show 60-75° critical

M-I has determined the keys issues that cause sag in fluids:

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Barite Sag

M-I has determined the keys issues that cause sag in fluids (cont.):

• Mud Type - Sag occurs in all types, but OBM and SBM are problems• Mud Weight - Sag occurs > 12 ppg. Above this weight, insensitive to density• Rheology - Elevated low-shear-rate viscosity greatly reduces sag• Weight Material - Sag depends on specific gravity and particle size

• Rotary vs. Sliding - Sag worst when sliding. Pipe rotation helpful, especially when eccentric

• Rotary Wiper Trips - Reduce sag in between periods of extended sliding

• Time - Sag increases with time. For excessive time, consider staging in holeSag Bed

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FLO-PRO®

FLO-PRO

Rheology engineered, non-damagingDrill-In fluid for horizontal and deviated wells

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FLO-PRO®

FLO-PRO fluids possess a unique rheological behavior to completely eliminate cuttings bed formation.

FLO-PRO’s main constituents, FLO-VIS® and FLO-TROL®, are designed to be non-damaging and allow for easy wellbore cleanup, maximizing production.

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FLO-PRO®

ROP

Wellbore stability

Hole cleaning

Solids removal

Lubricity

Inhibition

Formation damage

Clay hydration

Fines migration

Incompatible water

Solids plugging

Emulsions

Drilling Completion

FLO-PRO Drill-In Fluids are designed for optimum drilling and maximum productivity. These systems are engineered to handle :

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FLO-PRO®

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Tube Diam., %

Nominal Velocity = 16 fpm

3# FLO-VIS

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Gel Strength

Time-Independent Behavior

Typical Time-Dependent Behavior of Clay-Based Fluids

FLO-PRO systems are specially designedwith time independent viscoelastic properties to achieve ultimate suspension and cutting-removal performance. We use specializedtesting equipment to ensure performance.

Velocity profile ofFLO-PRO fluids

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FLO-PRO®

Sandstone

FLO-TROLCalcium Carbonate Filtrate

FLO-PRO systems are formulated to minimize formationdamage by selectively using the proper components fora specific reservoir.

FLO-PRO Components

FLO-VIS® - clarified biopolymer for viscosity

FLO-TROL® - special, modified starch for filtration

SAFE-CARB™ - “sized” carbonate bridging agent

Non-damaging, easily removed FLO-PRO filter cake

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FLO-PRO®

NaCl, KCl, Heavy BrinesFLO-VIS®

Caustic, KOHFLO-TROL®

SAFE-CARB™

LUBE 167™, LUBE-100®

KLA-CURE®, KLA-GARD®

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FLO-PRO DESIGN CHART

FLO-PRO can be designed to meetall drill-in targets

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FLO-PRO® Density Ranges

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Freshwater

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FLO-PRO®

Hundreds of wells have already utilized and received the benefits of using FLO--PRO. Outstanding results have been achieved, including:• Maximized ROP• Reduced Drilling Costs• Improved Production• Easier Completions• Reduced Environmental

Concerns

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