Drilling in today’s North Sea environment faces the challenges of fractured or poorly consolidated formations, depleted reservoirs and an increased need for re-entry or deviated wells.
3M™ Glass Bubbles, as an additive to drilling and completion fluids, reduce density and help maintain constant downhole pressure. Incorporated in crushable foam, they can help mitigate rapid increases in annular pressure.
This technology has helped a number of oil and gas majors and service companies to improve their drilling performance.
