Episodes

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Can you really hate an inanimate molded piece of plastic? Justin talks to Matt about the sag shoe test - what it is...and why he hates it.

Altered volcanic ash can create havoc while drilling. Justin and Matt break down why it's an issue – and anything you can do when encountering this troublesome material.

Justin and Matt talk about screen blinding - what it is, what you can do about it, and why people sometimes get it wrong.

There's lots of buzz about PFAS (poly-fluoroalkyl substances). We don't use them, but people keep asking about them like we do. Tune into this episode of The Flowline as Justin and Matt explain what PFAS are, how they are used, and why we don't use them.

It's 2024 and things are picking up. So, let's analyze 2024's landscape, navigating knowns and confronting uncertainties. Tune into this episode of The Flowline as Matt and Justin talk about what they think lies ahead this year.

Other than cheap, what is ABO (Asphaltene based oil)? How can it help (or hurt) a drilling fluid? Tune into this episode of The Flowline as Justin and Matt discuss the pros and cons of ABO, and much more.

Lubricant testing is notoriously inconsistent. The data can cause misleading insights and requires both working knowledge and lots of skepticism to make an interpretation. As you might guess, Matt hates lubricant testing.

There are lots of diesel alternatives, and GTL is a synthetic oil that's made some appearances in the land drilling market. What is it? Tune into this episode of The Flowline as Justin and Matt dive into what GTL is, where it comes from, and what we get out of using it.

pH and alkalinity share similarities, but have differences worth defining. So, tune into this episode of The Flowline as Justin and Matt run through the distinctions as they relate to water-based muds.

You're drilling with a finely dispersed mud and then you take a flow. It's time to swap systems. Tune in to this episode of The Flowline as Matt and Justin run through this scenario and things to think about when drilling doesn't go according to plan.

Every once in a while, someone asks "Can I break this polymer mud and reuse the brine?". Tune in to this episode of The Flowline as Justin and Matt break down why this process is so complicated, especially in xanthan-based systems.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Diesel is a common drilling fluid additive, but there is not just one kind of diesel. This has implications for drilling fluid properties. Tune in to this episode of The Flowline Justin and Matt discuss these variances and what to do about them to keep drilling ahead.

Drilling fluids continue to evolve, but where did they originate? How have they evolved with drilling technology? Tune into this episode of The Flowline as Matt and Justin walk through some key moments and technologies that got us to where we are today.

The discussions around LCM are constantly evolving, and The Flowline is here to provide updated information!

As Thanksgiving approaches, we at The Flowline would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our listeners. We hope that you have many things to be thankful for, just as we do. Tune in to this special episode of The Flowline as our hosts, Matt Offenbacher and Justin Gauthier, share their gratitude for this year.

Drilling efficiencies have made big strides over the years. This raises the question, how might this advancement impact drilling fluids? Tune in to this episode of The Flowline as Matt and Justin delve into this question and more on drilling efficiencies!