Drilling Fluids Clause Samples
The Drilling Fluids clause sets out the requirements and standards for the types and management of fluids used during drilling operations. It typically specifies the quality, composition, and handling procedures for drilling fluids, as well as the responsibilities for supplying, testing, and disposing of these materials. For example, the clause may require the contractor to use environmentally approved fluids and to maintain records of fluid usage and disposal. Its core function is to ensure safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible drilling practices by clearly defining expectations and responsibilities related to drilling fluids.
Drilling Fluids. Operator shall have the right to specify the type and characteristics of drilling fluids. Without prejudice to Article VIII, Contractor agrees to take reasonable care in the handling of the drilling fluids. During the drilling of any well, and as often as it desires, Operator shall have the right to have made any test of drilling fluids. Without prejudice to Article VIII, Contractor shall use reasonable efforts to comply with the drilling fluid program of Operator. Contractor shall maintain adequate and serviceable working solids equipment on board the Rig in accordance with Appendix C. Operator shall provide Contractor with Operator’s drilling fluid program reasonably in advance of the spud date of each well to be drilled hereunder.
Drilling Fluids a) The composition of drilling fluids proposed for use shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations
b) Owner is responsible for obtaining, transporting, and storing any water required for drilling fluids.
c) Disposal of drilling fluids and drill cuttings shall be Owner’s responsibility and shall be conducted in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Drilling fluid shall not be disposed of by placing fluids on or under surface of Company’s Easement Tract.
d) Owner shall employ best efforts to maintain full annular circulation of drilling fluids. Drilling fluid returns at locations other than entry and exit points shall be minimized. If annular circulation is lost, Owner shall take steps to restore circulation. If inadvertent surface returns of drilling fluids occur, they shall immediately contained with hand-placed barriers (e.g. hay ▇▇▇▇▇, sand bags, silt fences, etc.) and collected using mumps as practical. If the amount of surface return is not great enough to allow practical collection, the affected area will be diluted with fresh water and the fluid will be allowed to dry and dissipate naturally. If the amount of surface return exceeds that which can be contained with hand-placed barriers, small collection sumps (less than 5 cubic yards) may be used unless permits or other regulations prohibit such use of collection sumps. If the amount of surface return exceeds that which can be contained and collected using barriers or small sumps, or if the return of drilling fluids occurs in the body of water proper, drilling operations will be suspended until surface return volumes can be controlled.
Drilling Fluids. Contractor agrees to use reasonable efforts at all times to keep the ▇▇▇▇▇ under control and for the prevention and control of blowouts in accordance with Good Industry Practices. Operator shall have the right to specify the type and characteristics of drilling fluids, and Contractor agrees to have the drilling fluids conform to such specifications. During the drilling of any well, and as often as it desires, Operator shall have the right to have made any test of drilling fluids. Contractor shall use reasonable efforts to comply with the drilling fluid program of Operator. Operator shall provide Contractor with these programs reasonably in advance of the spud date of each well to be drilled hereunder.
Drilling Fluids. Contractor agrees to use its best efforts at all times to keep the ▇▇▇▇▇ under control and for the prevention and control of blowouts in accordance with such practices in the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico. Operator shall have the right to specify the type and characteristics of drilling fluids, and Contractor agrees to have the drilling fluids conform to such specifications. During the drilling of any well, and as often as it desires, Operator shall have the right to have made any test of drilling fluids.