New Methods for Preventing Lost Circulation
Lost circulation, where drilling fluid is lost to the formation, is one of the oldest challenges that drillers face. ...
Can Food By-Products Improve Drilling Mud?
Global energy demand is increasing and the environmental effect of drilling a well continues to be critical. More and ...
Five Common Drill Cuttings Disposal Methods
Safe and efficient disposal of cuttings and fluids is critical to the success of any drilling project. But before ...
Preparing Drilling Operations for Severe Weather
As always, weather can be unpredictable. From hurricanes that produced destruction from wind and flooding, to crippling ...
Preventing Lost Circulation to Reduce Drilling Costs
Problems caused by losing circulation while drilling can range from minor (small drilling mud losses to the formation) ...
What Are the Types of Non-Water-Based Drilling Fluids?
Courtesy drillingfluid.org Drilling fluid performs many functions while drilling, but one of the most important roles ...
How Can Fluid Management Reduce Drilling Time?
A sound completion fluids design program can result in many benefits for the operator: cleaner drilling mud to help the ...
Glossary: Common Drilling Fluid Additives and Chemicals
To maintain mud properties during drilling, various additives and chemicals are typically added over the course of the ...
Benefits of Total Drilling Fluid Management
Panther Fluids Management provides operators with a complete, integrated drilling fluid management package that bundles ...
How to Select the Right Drilling Rig Mud Tank
Upon first visit to a rig site the first thing you will notice is the abundance of tanks. Tanks to store fuel and ...