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The document discusses various drilling problems such as blowouts, lost circulation, and shale instability. It analyzes the causes of instability including chemical and mechanical issues with shales, high stress regimes, and salt squeeze. Solutions to borehole instability involve correctly identifying the specific problem and then applying techniques such as changing mud systems, increasing mud weight, controlling pressures, and improving borehole strengthening.
- Author
- Nilthson Noreña Valverde
- Language
- EN