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When discussing the future of the oil and gas industry beyond 2024, it is important to consider the unscientific use of the propaganda term "pollutant" when referring to CO2 gas. While people often label CO2 as a "Greenhouse Gas", it's important to remember that CO2 is necessary for all plant life, and mammals exhale CO2 as a natural bodily function. Therefore, labeling CO2 as a pollutant is wrong. Do Not Comply if necessary, California government officials should be informed of these facts.

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When considering the future of the oil and gas industry beyond 2024, it is crucial to address the often-misguided use of the term "pollutant" in reference to carbon dioxide (CO2). While CO2 is frequently categorized as a "greenhouse gas," this label can be misleading without proper context. CO2 plays a vital role in the Earth's ecosystems; it is essential for the process of photosynthesis, where plants convert carbon dioxide into oxygen, thereby sustaining plant life and, by extension, animal life, including humans. Moreover, CO2 is a natural byproduct of Moreover, CO2 is a natural byproduct of respiration in mammals. Every time we exhale, we release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, underscoring its inherent role in the respiratory cycle. Thus, describing CO2 simply as a pollutant overlooks its fundamental contributions to life on Earth. As we engage in discussions about environmental policies and regulations, particularly in regions like California, it is imperative to present these facts to government officials and policymakers. An informed dialogue that recognizes the importance of CO2 can lead to a more balanced understanding of its role in both natural processes and the broader context of climate science. Advocating for a nuanced perspective on CO2 is essential to avoid oversimplification and to promote responsible energy practices that ensure both environmental sustainability and economic viability.

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

2024 11 12 Profiles of Courage - Joshua Mitchell (Mudlogger)

This morning, Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 6:00 am MST, we are running open hole logs (Schlumberger). We finished POOH, rigged up logging truck and logging tools, ran in the hole, and tagged a bridge at 7,870’ (TD of hole is at 12,670’). We are currently logging up from there to surface casing set at 3,500’. Tagging bridges up high on initial logging runs are nothing unusual or out of the ordinary. Normal procedures are to make another bit trip to bottom, wipe and ream the hole at the tight spot, then attempt to run logs again, however; since winter stipulations are fast approaching, it is imperative we continue with drilling operations to reach the Shannon 5 at 15,600’.

Current plans are:

(1.) finish logging to surface casing at 3,500’,

(2.) TIH with bit to 12,670’,

(3.) Circulate & condition mud. POOH.

(3.) Run and cement 7” casing at 12,670’ MD,

(4.) ND (“Nipple Down”) 5,000 psi BOP stack,

(5.) NU (“Nipple Up”) 10,000 psi BOP stack and test as per BLM regulations,

(6.) TIH with 6 1/8” bit and BHA,

(7.) Drill out cement, float joint and 10’ of new hole,

(8.) Conduct FIT (“Formation Integrity Test”),

(9.) Drill 6 1/8” hole to 15,600’ TVD !!

Today’s video features Mr. Joshua Mitchell (Mudlogger). Josh is one of the newest members of the LSOG team here on location. He works the nighttime shift from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, relieving Dr. Mike Seidensticker who works the daylight shift. Mudloggers collect and analyze the cuttings from the hole to determine the geology of where we are at throughout the drilling of the well. There are a myriad of different technical analyses run on the cuttings. In the video, Josh explains the details of some of those technical evaluation processes.