Fluid materials: An ISO14000 analysis focusing on material impact

Muhammad Ahsan *

Baker Hughes, Energy Transition and Decarbonization, Houston, United States of America.
 
Review
 International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024, 13(02), 3940-3943.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2024.13.2.2663
Publication history: 
Received on 6 December 2024; revised on 13 December 2024; accepted on 20 December 2024
 
Abstract: 
Drilling fluids are essential components in oil and gas exploration, facilitating various functions such as cooling, pressure control, and debris removal. The environmental implications of drilling fluid materials are significant, spanning from raw material extraction to disposal. This paper conducts a Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) to assess the environmental impact of various drilling fluid materials TG8, including water-based muds (WBMs), oil-based muds (OBMs), and synthetic-based muds (SBMs). The analysis focuses on the environmental burdens associated with the materials used in the formulation of these fluids, specifically looking at their extraction, production, and disposal processes. Results indicate that material selection plays a critical role in determining the environmental footprint, with OBMs generally exhibiting higher impacts compared to WBMs and SBMs. The study offers insights into material optimization for reducing the overall environmental impact of drilling fluid systems.
 
Keywords: 
Drilling Fluid; Materials; Environmental impact; Water based; Oil based
 
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