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WHY MUD MATTERS

Bob Troy & Jason Norman • September 15, 2024

 How to reduce Non-Productive Time in Drilling Operations

FACT 1. The Hidden Costs of Inefficiency:

Introduction: In the fast pace of day-to-day drilling operations, it's easy to overlook the small things. But what if those small things were accumulating costs at $50,000/well?
The Problem: For years, the drilling industry has been somewhat oblivious to an invisible matter – the true efficiency of our equipment and processes. There is an industry-wide belief that centrifuges are for cutting the weight at the end of a well, not for removing drilled solids.
Invisible Lost Time (ILT): What if we told you that slow erosion of efficiency due to solids accumulation quietly eats away at your bottom line? This is what we call Invisible Lost Time (ILT)

FACT 2. Breaking Down the KPIs and Costs:



Waste Volume Generated: Every ounce of waste generated means more base oil and barite volume used, more trucking required, and higher GHG emissions. What if you could reduce this?

Dilution Volume: Consider the cost of new mud built due to lost waste volume. What if optimizing your equipment efficiency could cut this cost significantly?

Solids Removal Efficiency: The key lies in the mechanical separation efficiency of your equipment. Focusing on the micron size cut point can dramatically improve your operation's overall efficiency. It's all about removing drilled solids as they are generated, on the first pass of the circulatory process.

FACT 3. The Solution and Benefits:



Highlighting Efficiency Improvements: Imagine a well where you know exactly how efficient your equipment is, and you can measure the cost impact of increasing that efficiency. This isn't just a dream – it's a reality we can help you achieve.

Quantifiable Benefits: Increased efficiency means reduced waste volume, lower dilution costs, and improved solids removal. The result? Significant cost savings and good environmental stewardship.

Call to Action: Join us in redefining industry standards. Let's make the invisible visible and turn hidden costs into tangible savings.

Data Analytics: Send us your samples: barite sample, centrifuge suction, and effluent samples plus a shaker discard sample. We will test for particle size distribution, quartz content, oil on cuttings, % low gravity solids, barite concentration, and oil/water ratio.

Contact us - You mail the mud samples and we manage the rest!


NPTLABS

4026 Trey Dr.

Houston, TX 77084

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www.nptlabs.ai

+1 713-320-5430

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By Bob Troy & Jason Norman September 15, 2024
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By Bob Troy & Jason Norman September 15, 2024
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