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Table 2

Composition of the base fluid per 100 barrel.

Material Quantity
Diesel oil 68.7 barrel
First emulsifier 2.8 drum
Lime 24.3 sacks
Fluid loss control 20 sacks
Water + CaCl2 22.9 barrel
Second emulsifier 0.93 drum
Drill gel (viscosifier) 5 sacks

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