Generally, drilling through shale is not easy. The rock tends to absorb water, it swells, and at times it breaks apart. This leads to clogged systems, stuck pipes, and unstable wellbores that cause co...
How Polyamine Inhibitors Reduce Swelling in Reactive Shales
If you have worked with reactive shales, you already know the struggle. One wrong choice in the drilling mud treatment chemicals, and suddenly your borehole starts acting up. Swelling. Tight spots....
How Primary Emulsifiers Improve Thermal Stability in Deep Wells?
High-pressure. High-temperature. High risk. That sums up the challenge of drilling in deep oil wells. Everything below the surface gets more intense. The heat. The pressure. The chemical reactions....
Understanding Cloud Point Glycols in Drilling and Completion Fluids
Oil and gas operations do not happen in cozy environments. Think deep ocean floors. Arctic winds. Temperatures that would freeze most things solid. Yet, drilling and completion fluids are expected to...
The Ultimate Guide to Polyamine Shale Inhibitors in Water-Based Drilling Fluids
Drilling through shale formations is as challenging as walking on a tightrope. The slightest miscalibration, either by using an unsuited drilling fluid, can result in a whacking case of wellbore break...
Comprehensive Guide to Primary Emulsifiers in Oilfield Applications
If you have ever wondered how oil and water are made to mix in the complex world of the Oilfield operation, the answer is connected to a little chemical magic – primary emulsifiers. This unsung hero...