How do we determine the right chloride level for our invert emulsion systems? How can it relate to osmosis between the brine phase and the formation?

What makes a high performance water based mud so high performance? What are drillers doing with all that performance? We’ll talk about the chemistry elements and applications.

We hear about lubricants all the time. We’ll review lubricant options and how they are tested and selected.

Steven Segrest of Segrest Oilfield Consulting, has helped

A Conversation with Steven Segrest

Steven Segrest of Segrest Oilfield Consulting, has helped design and drill some of the longest horizontal unconventional wells (super laterals) in the United States. We’ll learn about his career and his design strategy, among other things.

There are a lot of complex chemicals in drilling muds, but there are also critical commodities required. We’ll talk about how global events can impact the mud supply locally.