AES Drilling Fluids

Merry Christmas, everyone! Justin and Matt take a few minutes to reflect and extend their gratitude to the folks who keep us turning to the right over the holidays. 

You're on losses. Big losses. When nothing seems to work, what are the considerations for drilling ahead versus calling TD early?

CO2 in OBM usually doesn't create a lot of problems...but could it? Justin and Matt talk about what to consider - and what is less concerning when drilling in CO2-rich areas.

Everyone’s talking about AI. But what does it really mean for drilling, operations, and day-to-day workflows? Justin and Matt unpack the benefits… and the blind spots.

Happy Thanksgiving 2025, ya'll! Justin and Matt share their gratitude with everyone working in the field. 

Bids come in all shapes and sizes. Justin and Matt discuss the challenges of preparing (and evaluating) a drilling fluids proposal. 

Volume accounting is essential for a lot of reasons. What happens when the math doesn't work out? Justin and Matt discuss. 

Not all wells are equal. Some require big budgets while others require smaller budgets. Tune into this episode of The Flowline as Justin and Matt discuss the differences and how mud programs are designed around these budgets.

There has been some interesting commentary from oil and gas market experts, and Justin and Matt discuss an interesting take from Arjun Murti and his insightful Super-Spiked podcast.

We've talked about mixing heavy mud, but what are the practical considerations for drilling with it? Justin and Matt talk mixing, equipment, and other challenges.