ITB Petroleum Engineering Students’ Mud Drilling System Won First Place at Petroforia Mud Innovation Champion
By Chysara Rabani - Mahasiswa Teknik Pertambangan, 2022
Editor M. Naufal Hafizh, S.S.
BANDUNG, itb.ac.id—ITB’s BukitDuri Team won first place in the Mud Innovation Champion at Petroforia, an event organized by the Indonesian Association of Petroleum Engineers (IATMI) Student Chapter at STT Migas Balikpapan. The team consisted of three ITB Petroleum Engineering students, Yesaya Anju Beckham Napitupulu, Farhan Yoga Widodo, and Michael Derent Anjar Sanyoto.
The competition, themed “Enhanced the Energy Sustainability Along with Advanced Technology in the Era of Energy Transition”, attracted participants from various universities in Indonesia. The topic challenged participants to create innovative solutions in mud usage and management, as mud is a valuable resource for technology, environment, and industry.
Propelled by the willingness to explore the field of fluid drilling, also as a pastime during the holidays, the team remained committed throughout the competition. Despite being separated by distance and time difference, every detail of the project was well prepared.
Team BukitDuri showcased an innovative mud drilling system for horizontal reservoirs with extreme incline of up to 102° and depth of up to 11,000 ft. The system consists of three main phases: spud mud, HPWBM (High-Performance Water-Based Mud), and RFiD (Recyclable Fluid for Drilling). Each mud phase was adjusted to fit the specific needs of each reservoir, which is classified by depth and type of casing used.
The innovation offered by the system was the implementation of mud recycling which allows the efficient reuse of fluids, reducing both cost and waste. This approach adapted real-time monitoring technology to ensure formation stability and utilized Lost Circulation Materials (LCM) to prevent fluid loss to the surrounding formation. As a result, the system contributed to a more environmentally friendly drilling process.
“By combining these technologies, our system not only supports safer and more sustainable drilling but also contributes to lessen the environmental impact of the oil and gas industry,” explained Derent.
They admitted that the chemistry between team members became a huge contributor to their success. Additionally, their commitment to the timeline and detailed work distribution helped all three of them during the competition.
“We thank Ghifari and Reihan for their help during the competition. Cheers to all participating teams,” he concluded.
Reporter: Chysara Rabani (Mining Engineering, 2022)
Translator: Nathan Aristiphano (Microbiology, 2021)
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