Consider a formation with the pressure of 6,220 psi at a True vertical depth of 10,000 ft. If thermal expansion is there due to the heat from the well, what should be the weight of the brine is needed to balance the formation pressure?

Consider a formation with the pressure of 6,220 psi at a True vertical

1.	Consider a formation with the pressure of 6,220 psi at a True vertical depth of 10,000 ft. If thermal expansion is there due to the heat from the well, what should be the weight of the brine is needed to balance the formation pressure?
A.	Less than 12 ppg
B.	More than 12 ppg
C.	12 ppg
D.	9 ppg
Answer» C. 12 ppg