At 4,000 ft, the formation pressure at a gas water contact is equal to 1,844 psi. Gas gradient of this formation is 0.1 psi/ft. What is the mud weight required at 2,500 ft to balance this formation pressure?

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At 4,000 ft, the formation pressure at a gas
water contact is equal to 1,844 psi. Gas
gradient of this formation is 0.1 psi/ft.
What is the mud weight required at 2,500 ft
to balance this formation pressure?
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