Novel Chemically Bonded Phosphate Ceramic Borehole ：新的化学键合的磷酸盐陶瓷钻孔.doc

Novel Chemically Bonded Phosphate Ceramic Borehole Sealants for Arctic Environment DE-FC26-01NT41248 Program The project was selected under a non-competitive five-year cooperative agreement with the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) to conduct arctic energy research in two broad categories: fossil energy and remote electrical power generation. The DOE Arctic Energy Office and UAF are collaborating with the energy industry and state agencies to better identify Alaska’s unique research needs. Project Goal The goal of the project was the development of novel ceramic borehole cement with suitable insulation and binding properties to work as a superior borehole sealant in permafrost conditions in Alaska. Performers Argonne National Laboratory University of Alaska Fairbanks, Alaska Argonne National Laboratory Argonne, IL Project Results The University of Alaska is working with ANL on a Phosphate Bonded Ceramic borehole cement developed at ANL, which holds potential as a suitable insulating cement for use in permafrost regions. Benefits The phosphate ceramic borehole cement developed and tested by ANL and UAF will significantly improve oil and gas operations in the Arctic by helping to control gas migration. The new cement protects the permafrost soils, and provides improved wellbore transport of hydrocarbons. The light weight cement will be more cost effective and efficient for Arctic operators to use and transport to remote locations. Additionally this material holds tremendous potential in assisting in the development of shallow viscous oil and gas hydrates in the arctic by protecting the permafrost in these shallow wells. Background One of the basic material requirements in exploration and completion operations in permafrost regions is a suitable insulating cement that will keep the permafrost frozen and undisturbed during production and transport of oil and gas. A ceramic borehole cement developed at Argonne National Lab (ANL) may fulfill this need. ANL in part