AES Drilling Fluids

Are invert emulsion lubricants snake oil? Matt finally found one he likes – and he tells Justin why. 

We are no miracle workers, but sometimes we are asked to perform many. As a drilling fluids provider, we always get questions – what can we do about the mud during a water flow?

etimes we are asked to perform many. As a drilling fluids provider, we always get questions - what can we do about the mud during a water flow?

What’s in a name? Matt and Justin discuss the similarities and differences in friction reducer, ROP enhancer, and lubricant in the fluids domain. 

What’s in a name? Matt and Justin discuss the similarities and differences in friction reducer, ROP enhancer, and lubricant in the fluids domain. 

What’s it like to work in another country? Is it really all that different? Matt had the fortune of working internationally early in his career and describes some of his experiences as an American abroad. 

What's it like to work in another country? Is it really all that different? Matt had the fortune of working internationally early in his career and describes some of his experiences as an American abroad. 

Let’s face it – there are a lot of green hard hats out there right now. Some of us have experience but just got back to work. Justin and Matt review some drilling fluid and general pointers for rig safety. 

Let's face it - there are a lot of green hard hats out there right now. Some of us have experience but just got back to work. Justin and Matt review some drilling fluid and general pointers for rig safety. 

PHPA, Amines, and Glycols Why do we seldom hear about glycols, and how does cloud point impact performance? Why does it seem PHPA and amines replaced glycols? Justin and Matt dig into some of the history and applications of each.