Drilling fluids play a crucial role in drilling activity in shale fields, cooling and lubricating drillbits, carrying drill cuttings to the surface, controlling pressure at the bottom of the well, and ensuring that the formation retains   the properties defined for that well.The effectiveness of such fluids is highly dependent on solids control and the …

Frac-driven interactions (FDIs), more commonly known as frac hits, are becoming increasingly common as operators develop acreage near existing wells. These FDIs are commonly observed in an area of infill drilling in eastern Reagan County, Texas. To better understand their effects, a study was undertaken to document all FDIs observed during five years of field development …