AES Drilling Fluids

Recent Episodes

Episode 330 | When to switch out mud?

Posted February 11, 2026 • 00:24:40

When is it time to cut your losses (literally) and change out your mud system to keep the well economic?

Episode 329 | My lubricant isn't working!

Posted February 4, 2026 • 00:25:18

Tried a lubricant and still seeing issues? That’s where the evaluation process begins. Tune into this episode of The Flowline as Justin and Matt break...

Episode 328 | Reviewing LLM Answers

Posted January 28, 2026 • 00:30:51

Justin and Matt have some fun reviewing Claude's advice on some basic drilling mud topics. Hear what it gets right - and what it gets wrong.

Episode 327 | Elastomers

Posted January 21, 2026 • 00:27:40

When mud touches everything, there are going to be questions about compatibility. Justin and Matt run through common elatostomer and tests to determine...

Episode 326 | Communication between mud company and operator

Posted January 14, 2026 • 00:26:41

Listener Request: How much say does the mud company have in operations? Who gets to decide and how does that work between a service provider and the...