Episodes

All year long, but especially during this season, we’re grateful for wonderful followers like you! May your table be filled with family and gratitude this season. Happy Thanksgiving from AES Drilling Fluids and The Flowline!

All year long, but especially during this season, we're grateful for wonderful followers like you! May your table be filled with family and gratitude this season. Happy Thanksgiving from AES Drilling Fluids and The Flowline!

In this episode, we sit down with special guest Tom Simons, CEO of CES Energy Solutions, the parent company of AES Drilling Fluids. Join us as we chat with this […]

In this episode, we sit down with special guest Tom Simons, CEO of CES Energy Solutions, the parent company of AES Drilling Fluids. Join us as we chat with this inspirational man who started as a mud hand and evolved his passion for drilling fluids into building a multi-faceted corporation.

H2S: it’s out there, we need to be aware of it and know how to plan around it. In this episode, Matt and Justin discuss what Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) is, how […]

H2S: it’s out there, we need to be aware of it and know how to plan around it. In this episode, Matt and Justin discuss what Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) is, how it impacts drilling programs and what mitigation plans can be put in place for when it is encountered.

And, we’re back with Part II of this exclusive interview with Fred Dupriest! Check out his presentation on our AES Drilling Fluids YouTube channel. If you’ve listened to more than […]

And, we're back with Part II of this exclusive interview with Fred Dupriest! If you’ve listened to more than a few episodes of The Flowline (AES Drilling Fluids Podcast), you’ve probably heard Matt and Justin talk about Fred Dupriest and everything he’s done to educate the industry on critical fundamentals of drilling concepts – including drilling fluids. In Part II of this interview, we continue the conversation with Mr. Dupriest on Limiter Redesign: Fluid Management to Maximize Drilling Perfo...

If you’ve listened to more than a few episodes, you’ve probably heard Matt and Justin talk about Fred Dupriest and everything he’s done to educate the industry on critical fundamentals of drilling concepts – including drilling fluids. Over the next two episodes, we have the pleasure of joining him to discuss Limiter Redesign: Fluid Management to Maximize Drilling Performance. Try not to laugh as we geek out at all the knowledge Fred has to share.

If you’ve listened to more than a few episodes, you’ve probably heard Matt and Justin talk about Fred Dupriest and everything he’s done to educate the industry on critical fundamentals of drilling concepts – including drilling fluids. Over the next two episodes, we have the pleasure of joining him to discuss Limiter Redesign: Fluid Management to Maximize Drilling Performance. Try not to laugh as we geek out at all the knowledge Fred has to share.

Water Flows or Water Intrusions can happen in intermediate sections, lateral sections, or anywhere the formation contains water-bearing zones. When these events occur, the large amount of water that ends up contaminating your drilling fluid system can cause havoc on the rig. In this episode, Matt and Justin talk about what happens in these scenarios, […]

Water Flows or Water Intrusions can happen in intermediate sections, lateral sections, or anywhere the formation contains water bearing zones. When these events occur, the large amount of water that ends up contaminating your drilling fluid system can cause havoc on the rig. In this episode, Matt and Justin talk about what happens in these scenarios, causes and effects and dig into specifics about water intrusions.

In this episode, Matt and Justin sit down to discuss Formation Integrity and Leak Off Tests. Being the most common diagnostic tests, they dig into what they are, why they are […]

In this episode, Matt and Justin sit down to discuss Formation Integrity and Leak Off Tests. Being the most common diagnostic tests, they discuss what they are, why they are important and what mitigation strategies that can be put in place if things are not going so smoothly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6ywHCJkqbo

Why are some people so fixed on the yield point focusing on the 6RPM reading? What’s the difference? Is one more reliable than the other when trying to determine if […]

Why are some people so fixed on the yield point focusing on the 6RPM reading? What’s the difference? Is one more reliable than the other when trying to determine if the mud has sufficient suspension capabilities?

International Podcast Day – September 30 – is an international celebration of the power of podcasts! The Flowline has grown so much in the last two years with 21K+ downloads, […]