Episodes

Are invert emulsion lubricants snake oil? Matt finally found one he likes – and he tells Justin why.

Are invert emulsion lubricants snake oil? Matt finally found one he likes – and he tells Justin why.

We are no miracle workers, but sometimes we are asked to perform many. As a drilling fluids provider, we always get questions – what can we do about the mud during a water flow?

etimes we are asked to perform many. As a drilling fluids provider, we always get questions - what can we do about the mud during a water flow?

What’s in a name? Matt and Justin discuss the similarities and differences in friction reducer, ROP enhancer, and lubricant in the fluids domain.

What’s in a name? Matt and Justin discuss the similarities and differences in friction reducer, ROP enhancer, and lubricant in the fluids domain.

What’s it like to work in another country? Is it really all that different? Matt had the fortune of working internationally early in his career and describes some of his experiences as an American abroad.

What's it like to work in another country? Is it really all that different? Matt had the fortune of working internationally early in his career and describes some of his experiences as an American abroad.

Let’s face it – there are a lot of green hard hats out there right now. Some of us have experience but just got back to work. Justin and Matt review some drilling fluid and general pointers for rig safety.

Let's face it - there are a lot of green hard hats out there right now. Some of us have experience but just got back to work. Justin and Matt review some drilling fluid and general pointers for rig safety.

PHPA, Amines, and Glycols Why do we seldom hear about glycols, and how does cloud point impact performance? Why does it seem PHPA and amines replaced glycols? Justin and Matt dig into some of the history and applications of each.

PHPA, Amines, and Glycols Why do we seldom hear about glycols, and how does cloud point impact performance? Why does it seem PHPA and amines replaced glycols? Justin and Matt dig into some of the history and applications of each.

Xanthan gum is a staple of water-based drilling fluids (and fake cheese). What makes it so special? Are there any cheaper alternatives?

Xanthan gum is a staple of water-based drilling fluids (and fake cheese). What makes it so special? Are there any cheaper alternatives?

Warehouses and mud plants are essential to drilling fluid maintenance. What are these facilities responsible for, and what does it take to keep them up and running? Justin and Matt discuss.

Warehouses and mud plants are essential to drilling fluid maintenance. What are these facilities responsible for, and what does it take to keep them up and running? Justin and Matt discuss.

One of the most important aspects of drilling a well is making sure you’re legally clear to do it. We’ll talk with Zach and Chuck from Oliva Gibbs, attorneys who address complex mineral rights issues in multiple basins across the United States.

One of the most important aspects of drilling a well is making sure you’re legally clear to do it. We’ll talk with Zach and Chuck from Oliva Gibbs, attorneys who address complex mineral rights issues in multiple basins across the United States. Check them out on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oliva-gibbs/

The capillary suction timer, or CST, is sometimes used to test shale inhibitors. And Matt hates it.

The capillary suction timer, or CST, is sometimes used to test shale inhibitors. And Matt hates it.

When it comes to being offshore, logistics are an essential part of an efficient drilling operation. Justin and Matt discuss the challenges of managing materials, boats, and fighting for space in the sack room.

When it comes to being offshore, logistics are an essential part of an efficient drilling operation. Justin and Matt discuss the challenges of managing materials, boats, and fighting for space in the sack room.

Every year, we have a pretty special group of interns work with us and bring their energy to the office. Get to know two from this year’s group and hear their perspective.