Impressive results achieved by replacing OBM fluid loss additives with Gilsonite® uintaite
July 24, 2019
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, “Gilsonite® uintaite consistently outperformed alternative OBM fluid loss additives. In a field trial in the Eagle Ford basin, we saw the HT/HP fluid loss values go down and remain consistently stable. Results were a tighter emulsion with a quality filter cake.” After that successful trial, the company continued field trials in the Delaware and Midland basins.
Key findings of the trials included:
- Fluid loss additive cost per well was reduced by 58.3%
- Fluid loss additive consumption/bbl was reduced by 62.5%
- Fluid loss performance improved 50%
“Based on the impressive, consistent results of these field trials, we have replaced all alternative OBM fluid loss additives with American Gilsonite Company products throughout our Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma operations,” the representative concluded.
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