Direct emulsions are as old as the oilfield, but they have

made a huge comeback lately. Matt and Justin will discuss what they are, what

they do, and common misconceptions.

You can also learn more by visiting our EnerLITE page on the

AES website.

This week we have the honor of interviewing Richard Baxter, President of AES Drilling Fluids. We dig into his 38 year oilfield career, product developments, and break down base oils with the molecular mastermind himself.

Bicarbonates? CO2? What’s the contaminant and how would you know? Does lime fix everything? We’ll take you through the signs on a mud check and a bit of the chemistry.

Lost circulation creates all kinds of drilling challenges. Treatment can sometimes feel like more of an art than a science. We’ll discuss different loss scenarios and some ideas on how to stop them.

With every drilling rig comes a whole lot of rust. Why does

metal corrode and what can happen if downhole equipment corrodes? What can we

do with drilling fluids to minimize corrosion rates?