AES Drilling Fluids

Uintaite, more commonly known as Gilsonite®, is a natural, resinous hydrocarbon found in the Uintah Basin in northeastern Utah. It is used to reduce fluid loss, is efficient at mitigating stuck pipe, and enhancing wellbore stabilization. In this episode, we dig into its properties and drilling fluid applications further.

In this episode, Matt and Justin had the pleasure of chatting with Nicolas Acuna, 2021 Petroleum Engineering graduate of the University of Houston & President of the UH AADE Chapter. They gain his perspective on the industry, what it is like entering the job market and his positive advice for future P.E. students.

In this episode, Matt and Justin revisit what a "mud weight window" is, the key elements, and why mud weight is important for well control.

Geothermal drilling has become a hot topic for renewables across the energy industry. In this episode, we discuss geothermal drilling fluids and as Justin so cooly put it, "the United States is sitting on a good bit of heat and its picking up steam" (no pun intended). Lets dig in.

Scavenger Slurries - Occasionally mentioned in a mud manual, they can affect us and need to be part of the drilling fluids conversation... Matt breaks down what scavenger slurries are and what they're used for in Episode 105 of The Flowline.