Impressive results achieved by replacing OBM fluid loss additives with Gilsonite®
A large U.S. independent drilling fluids company was experiencing inconsistent performance in their Eagle Ford and Permian operations. After conducting field trials, they determined using American Gilsonite® uintaite as an OBM additive resulted in a net fluid loss additive cost reduction, reduced additive consumption and fluid loss performance improvement. A company spokesperson noted, “American Gilsonite®…
Study Shows Gilsonite Offers Superior Mastic Asphalt Performance and Economic Advantages
An independent study was recently conducted to determine how the physical and chemical properties of Gilsonite performed compared to Trinidad Lake Asphalt (TLA). The study compared a typical mastic asphalt bitumen modified with 24.4% TLA and formulations of bitumen modified with Gilsonite at significantly lower concentrations of 5% and 6%. All of the formulations used…