Lost Circulation Material (LCM)
Stop losses instantly
LCM Advantages
➀STOP LOSSES IMMEDIATELY
Large particles bridge at fracture mouth while fine particles seal completely. No more pumping expensive mud into the formation for hours or days.
➁STRENGTHEN WHILE YOU SEAL
Creates stress caging around wellbore. Hoop stress reinforcement improves wellbore stability and prevents future losses in the same zone.
➂ZERO FORMATION DAMAGE
Particles cannot penetrate formation porosity. Your reservoir stays clean and productive - no skin damage from lost circulation events.
➃WORKS IN ANY LOSS ZONE
Effective in fractured formations, high permeability zones, and weak unconsolidated rock. One solution handles all loss scenarios.
➄RESUME DRILLING FAST
Immediate pressure seal allows wellbore strengthening by pressuring up. Get back to drilling operations within hours, not days.
LCM Solutions Explained
QuartzPack works immediately upon contact with the loss zone. Large particles bridge at fracture mouths while fine particles create an impermeable seal. Most severe losses are stopped within 2 hours of deployment.
LCM Success Stories
Temporary abandonment that actually worked
HPHT well (915 bar, 175°C) temporarily abandoned with 230m QuartzPack plug. After 26 months, easily pumped out with open-ended drill pipe. Saved 7 rig days vs. milling cement. Well completed successfully with no formation damage.
Specifications
QUICK SPECS
Density: 2.15 SG (17.9 ppg)
Particle Size Range: 0.5 micron to 2.5mm optimized for bridging
Operating Temperature: Surface to HPHT conditions
Operating Pressure: Compatible with all drilling pressures
Permeability: <0.01 mD (gas-tight seal)
Composition: 70% quartz particles, 30% water + biodegradable polymers
Pump Rate: Compatible with standard mud pumps
Fluid Loss: Zero - particles form impermeable seal
Concentration: Typically 3-8% by volume in drilling fluid
Removal Method: Circulate out when no longer needed
REGULATORY & ENVIRONMENTAL
Drilling fluid compatible - works with all mud systems
CHEMS, CEFAS, REACH registered and approved
Non-hazardous when mixed (natural quartz + water)
Zero CO2 manufacturing process
87% lower carbon footprint vs cement (99 kg vs 803 kg CO2/ton)
Biodegradable polymer additives only
Non-toxic natural quartz and water base
No heavy metals or toxic chemicals
Environmentally safe for offshore operations
Fully removable - no permanent formation alteration
