Case Study

South Timbalier Block

South Timbalier Block

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Apache Corporation Mr. Brian Logan/ Mr. Vic Socier OCS-G 21685 #A-5 South Timbalier Block 308 Offshore, LA BLOCKADE ™ CASE HISTORY Problem Depth: 17,261’ MD (14,890’ TVD) Hole Size: 8-1/2” Mud Vendor: Ambar Lonestar Mud Wt: 16.6 #/gal DrillChem Engineers: Mel Melder/Dale Shank Mud Type: Water Base Problem: While drilling at 17,261’, the hole began taking mud at rates of up to 33%. The pump rate wa

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