Episodes

Matt and Justin spill the tea on their experience at last week’s AADE National Technical Conference in Midland. They give our listeners insights into drilling technologies, induced seismicity, and drilling fluid automation. In addition, they discuss the fantastic networking opportunities, the involvement of students from across the country, and AES’ unforgettable afterparty attended by people from all significant O&G basins!

Ditch magnets are a common yet underappreciated debris removal tool. Justin and Matt discuss their applications, placement, and provide a few pointers for their use.

In this episode, Justin and Matt talk to Christian Grimes, a graduate student at Colorado School of Mines headed to the “real world” of drilling. Christian shares his story and outlook on the future of the oilfield.

Conferences offer a lot of opportunities to meet people and learn a few things. Justin and Matt break down different types of conferences, how to prepare, and why you might want to attend.

What is a specialty product? Are they really all that special? Justin and Matt break down the ups and downs of using products that your mud company didn’t make when they’re on location.

Loss categories vary, and perhaps one of the most subjective is evaporation. When does drilling fluid evaporate? Why is it so hard to measure? Justin and Matt discuss.

Loss categories vary, and perhaps one of the most subjective is evaporation. When does drilling fluid evaporate? Why is it so hard to measure? Justin and Matt discuss.

What’s casing drilling and what problems does it solve? What impact can casing drilling have on drilling fluid properties and selection? Justin and Matt discuss…

Sometimes, mud and tools interact and create issues. Other times, directional companies make absurd claims. And Matt and Justin don’t like it.

Sometimes, mud and tools interact and create issues. Other times, directional companies make absurd claims. And Matt and Justin don’t like it.

Drilling surface hole is often overlooked because it happens so fast…or at least it should. Matt and Justin discuss the typical and not-so-typical fluid challenges.

What is pH anyways? Justin and Matt run through the basics and how they apply to drilling fluids.