AES Drilling Fluids

One of our lab's most requested tests is XRD (X-ray diffraction). So, why has it become such a buzzword? Tune into this episode of The Flowline as Justin and Matt break down what it is, why it's useful, and its added value.

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Can you really hate an inanimate molded piece of plastic? Justin talks to Matt about the sag shoe test - what it is...and why he hates it.

Altered volcanic ash can create havoc while drilling. Justin and Matt break down why it's an issue – and anything you can do when encountering this troublesome material.

Justin and Matt talk about screen blinding - what it is, what you can do about it, and why people sometimes get it wrong. 

There's lots of buzz about PFAS (poly-fluoroalkyl substances). We don't use them, but people keep asking about them like we do. Tune into this episode of The Flowline as Justin and Matt explain what PFAS are, how they are used, and why we don't use them.

It's 2024 and things are picking up. So, let's analyze 2024's landscape, navigating knowns and confronting uncertainties. Tune into this episode of The Flowline as Matt and Justin talk about what they think lies ahead this year.

Other than cheap, what is ABO (Asphaltene based oil)? How can it help (or hurt) a drilling fluid? Tune into this episode of The Flowline as Justin and Matt discuss the pros and cons of ABO, and much more.

Lubricant testing is notoriously inconsistent. The data can cause misleading insights and requires both working knowledge and lots of skepticism to make an interpretation. As you might guess, Matt hates lubricant testing. 

There are lots of diesel alternatives, and GTL is a synthetic oil that's made some appearances in the land drilling market. What is it? Tune into this episode of The Flowline as Justin and Matt dive into what GTL is, where it comes from, and what we get out of using it.