It’s not anything fancy, but let’s discuss Relaxed Filtrate Systems. In episode 114 of the Flowline, Matt and Justin give a quick history of filtrate systems, what they are and […]

Justin and Matt revisit brine fluids in this weeks episode of the Flowline. Part 2 of this series touches on different applications and functions on brine in the drilling fluids world.

The term 'surfactant-based' is thrown around a lot when discussing drilling fluid materials  - but what does that actually mean? In this episode, Matt and Justin discuss different types of surfactants, why they are used and key aspects in relation to drilling fluids.

PHPA does some great things for shale inhibition. Matt and Justin discuss what it is, how it is used, and offer a few pointers.

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.

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 […]

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.

This week, we talk with Josh Nordquist of Ormat, a fully integrated geothermal energy company. We discuss geothermal concepts how oil and gas technology contributes to geothermal energy production. Josh […]

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 it's picking up steam" (no pun intended). Let's dig in.