Stuck Pipe Management & Analysis Operation In Bahr Essalam field NC41, Offshore Basin, Northwest -Libya

Abstract

This paper study the most important factors control to avoid differential type of sticking pipe in drilling well such as mud loss or depth of set casing, and other parameter. Fluid mud drilling loss is an influencing factor, where fluid loss, the mud cake would be undesirable thick, and the chance of sticking is increasing with the extent of fluid loss. The same results of improper hole cleaning. In summary, the most important factors to avoid differential sticking: Knowing the type of lithology geology of the area, casing design, planned mud program. The area study NC 41, the main problem is total mud loss due to fractures. To overcome the fluid loss and stuck pipe problems, measures such as adding CaCO3 and high-viscosity mud to reduce fluid loss, analyzing mud weight adjustments, and evaluating drilling parameters like flow rates and pipe diameters were employed. Adjustments led to a more controlled drilling process and reduced risks of differential sticking.