Innovation Spurs New Methods to Combat Lost Circulation
Lost circulation, where drilling fluid is lost to the formation, is one of the oldest challenges that drillers face. ...
Food By-Products Used as Drilling Mud Additives: A Possible Win-Win for Drillers
Global energy demand is increasing and the environmental effect of drilling a well continues to be critical. More and ...
Drill Cuttings Disposal - An Overview of the 5 Most Common Methods
Safe and efficient disposal of cuttings and fluids is critical to the success of any drilling project. But before ...
Unpredictable Weather Events Highlight the Need for a Reliable Fluids Provider
As always, weather can be unpredictable. From hurricanes that produced destruction from wind and flooding, to crippling ...
Anticipating Lost Circulation - A Proactive Approach Can Help Avoid Downtime and Reduce Costs
Problems caused by losing circulation while drilling can range from minor (small drilling mud losses to the formation) ...
Drilling with Non Water-Based Drilling Fluids - A Look at the Options
Courtesy drillingfluid.org Drilling fluid performs many functions while drilling, but one of the most important roles ...
Four Ways to Shave Days From Your Drilling Program with Better Fluids Management
A sound completion fluids design program can result in many benefits for the operator: cleaner drilling mud to help the ...
Glossary of Common Drilling Fluid Additives and Chemicals
To maintain mud properties during drilling, various additives and chemicals are typically added over the course of the ...
Benefits of a Total Drilling Fluid Management System
Panther Fluids Management provides operators with a complete, integrated drilling fluid management package that bundles ...
The Importance of Drilling Rig Mud Tank System Selection in Well Fluids Operations
Upon first visit to a rig site the first thing you will notice is the abundance of tanks. Tanks to store fuel and ...