Xanthan gum is a staple of water-based drilling fluids (and fake cheese). What makes it so special? Are there any cheaper alternatives?

Warehouses and mud plants are essential to drilling fluid maintenance. What are these facilities responsible for, and what does it take to keep them up and running? Justin and Matt discuss.

Warehouses and mud plants are essential to drilling fluid maintenance. What are these facilities responsible for, and what does it take to keep them up and running? Justin and Matt discuss. 

One of the most important aspects of drilling a well is making sure you’re legally clear to do it. We’ll talk with Zach and Chuck from Oliva Gibbs, attorneys who address complex mineral rights issues in multiple basins across the United States.  

One of the most important aspects of drilling a well is making sure you’re legally clear to do it. We’ll talk with Zach and Chuck from Oliva Gibbs, attorneys who address complex mineral rights issues in multiple basins across the United States.  

Check them out on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oliva-gibbs/

The capillary suction timer, or CST, is sometimes used to test shale inhibitors. And Matt hates it.

The capillary suction timer, or CST, is sometimes used to test shale inhibitors. And Matt hates it. 

When it comes to being offshore, logistics are an essential part of an efficient drilling operation. Justin and Matt discuss the challenges of managing materials, boats, and fighting for space in the sack room.

When it comes to being offshore, logistics are an essential part of an efficient drilling operation. Justin and Matt discuss the challenges of managing materials, boats, and fighting for space in the sack room.

Every year, we have a pretty special group of interns work with us and bring their energy to the office. Get to know two from this year’s group and hear their perspective.