Drilling fluid containing microspheres and use thereof

Details Drilling fluid containing microspheres and use thereof Drilling fluid containing microspheres and use thereof

2005-06-14

2005-06-14

Tucker, Philip C. (Department: 1712)

Earth boring, well treating, and oil field chemistry

Earth boring

Contains organic component

C507S103000, C507S118000, C507S119000, C507S140000, C507S901000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06906009

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a drilling fluid composition and a method of drilling comprising a drilling fluid, which may be oil- or water-based, and a composite microsphere component. The invention drilling fluid composition advantageously reduces the density of a conventional fluid, reduces costs associated with pumping and overcomes problems associated with conventional gas-injection processes. The invention uses conventional drilling and pumping equipment, requires no sea-floor based pumps and may be easily pressure-controlled to maintain the pressure of the fluid.

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