BAKER HUGHES - Drilling Fluids Reference Manual

FLUIDS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
The waste management hierarchy requires a range of services that can be applied during each stage of
the process according to the characteristics of a particular project and the customer.
I – Waste Minimization
Approaches
Synthetic-based and oil-based
mud generate less cuttings
than water-based mud
II - Recycle or Reuse
Approaches
Road spreading when roads
benefit from application of
waste
III - Disposal Approaches
Land spreading or land
farming
Coiled tubing drilling
Directional/horizontal drilling
Use of less toxic components
and additives for mud
Air drilling
Reuse synthetic-based and oilbased
mud
Use cleaned cuttings for fill or
cover material
Restoration of wetlands with
clean cuttings
Use cuttings as aggregate for
concrete or bricks
Thermal treatment with fluid
recovery
Road spreading
Burial in onsite pit or offsite
landfill
Discharge to ocean
Salt cavern disposal
Underground injection
Thermal treatment
Biotreatment (e.g.,
composting, vermiculture)
There are three main types of services within Baker Hughes Drilling Fluids FES product line:
• Management Systems: The FES Process is based on the Total Quality Management concept.
It aligns the goals and activities of each project with the expectations of the customers,
assuring that lessons are learned and best practices are retained within the organization and
can be applied to future jobs.
• Best Operating Practices: These consist of several recommended procedures to minimize the
volume of waste. BOP’s encompass planning and execution of drilling fluids, solids control,
waste management and supporting activities that affect the quantity and quality of waste
generated.
• Waste Management Services: Technologies specifically designed to collect, treat and
discharge drilling waste.
This approach means Baker Hughes Drilling Fluids can provide closer co-ordination, quicker
response time and better control of the project.
The benefits to the operator include:
• Rapid project deployment: The initial project set up time is greatly reduced as Baker Hughes
Drilling Fluids FES will take on many of the responsibilities to ensure full environmental
compliance
BAKER HUGHES DRILLING FLUIDS
REFERENCE MANUAL
REVISION 2006 14-2