Murree Clay Problems and Water-Based Drilling Mud Optimization: A Case Study from the Kohat Basin in Northwestern Pakistan

• Main Authors: Qadri, S.M.T., Ahmed, W., Eahsanul Haque, A.K.M., Radwan, A.E., Hakimi, M.H., Aal, A.K.A.
• Format: Article
• Published: MDPI 2022
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85130099836&doi=10.3390%2fen15093424&partnerID=40&md5=70932878814008b01dbd6e004ceb1e31; http://eprints.utp.edu.my/33101/

Drilling fluids with subtle filtration and rheological characteristics are essential to optimize the functioning of oil and gas well drills. The Early Miocene Murree Formation in the Kohat Basin of Pakistan is generally referred to as the Murree Clays. When mixed with water-base drilling mud, ultra-...