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Underbalanced Drilling (UBD)
Underbalanced Drilling (UBD)
Drilling Operations

A drilling technique where wellbore pressure is intentionally maintained below formation pressure, allowing reservoir fluids to flow during drilling. UBD eliminates formation damage, dramatically increases ROP in pressure-depleted reservoirs, provides immediate production data, and can significantly improve ultimate recovery. However, it requires specialized equipment and well control procedures.