In this video, Jacob Mata (our summer 2020 intern) gives an introduction to the idea of a mud weight window (MWW) while drilling. An important consideration that one must be aware of at all times and how it changes. The …
EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode co-hoted by Sebastian Ziaja, we interview Matt Pintell on life as a “Mud Engineer.” We learn about why drilling fluids are “engineered,” basic mud properties, tests, chemistry, onsite storage, reporting, troubleshooting, and much more! SHOW …
How do you control a kick when drilling a well? In today’s video blog we learn what kill weight mud is, why it is useful, and how to calculate it. Be sure to watch the video above and subscribe to …
In this video, we define what a blowout is, causes of a blowout, mitigation techniques, effects, and more. In case you don’t have time to watch the video, below is a summary: A blowout occurs when any amount of oil …