Case Study 14 Days NPT (~$8M) Saved in Gulf of Mexico Exploratory Well Challenge Drill a deepwater exploratory well to total depth (TD) with optimal hole size, despite lost circulation problems experienced in a rubble zone when exiting salt. The challenge in the ultra-deep deepwater, high pressure well was complicated by a narrow pore pressure/fracture gradient window, and multiple salt sutures that constrained raising or lowering the mud weight. Multiple lost circulation material (LCM) squeezes were unsuccessful. The alternative to using conventional 7- 5/8 in. casing carried the penalty of losing a casing size, threatening the ability to reach total depth with the desired hole size. Added Value The SET® System saved the operator 14 days in NPT (~$8,000,000 USD).

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