[QUOTE=ExCompanyMan;33817]Don’t think this article has been posted yet:
How about not circulating bottoms up?
Maybe they also skimmed on the float collar if they skimmed on the centralizers.[/QUOTE]
Would also be VERY interesting to see the MMS documents. Not sure why, but my mind’s eye is seeing one of those conditional variances stating something along the lines of: assuming positive and negative pressure tests reveal no anomalous indications, a variance to displace with saltwater prior to placing the final plug is granted. . . . or something along those lines. Considering that until you know formation pressure has no clear path to any part of the well you butt is hanging out in the wind, I can’t believe MMS personnel would not CYA by adding statements to any well plan variance to ensure it would become invalid if any unusual indications were noted.
Just ramblings from my confused brain!