AES Drilling Fluids

Old habits die hard. What are some traditional views and methods in the fluids domain that might hold us back?

Happy Holidays from the Flowline! Matt and Justin share their holiday wishes and thanks to our listeners for their listening loyalty!

Happy Holidays from the Flowline! Matt and Justin share their holiday wishes and thanks to our listeners for their listening loyalty!

How can you learn what operators and service companies are saying about the state of our industry? Justin and Matt discuss what companies talk about and how you can learn.

How can you learn what operators and service companies are saying about the state of our industry? Justin and Matt discuss what companies talk about and how you can learn.

A few years ago, the API updated the testing procedure for shaker screen classification. Matt and Justin discuss how screens are sized and the limitations to keep in mind.

A few years ago, the API updated the testing procedure for shaker screen classification. Matt and Justin discuss how screens are sized and the limitations to keep in mind.

What is it like to open a new mud plant? Matt goes on location with Zane Yastro, Regional Operations Manager at our new Midland Mud Plant, to talk about it.

What is it like to open a new mud plant? Matt goes on location with Zane Yastro, Regional Operations Manager at our new Midland Mud Plant, to talk about it.

When you’re living out of a trailer and cooking for yourself, the food can get pretty bland. Matt and Justin discuss why a good meal can be great for rig morale and share some of their favorite memories.

When you’re living out of a trailer and cooking for yourself, the food can get pretty bland. Matt and Justin discuss why a good meal can be great for rig morale and share some of their favorite memories.

Matt and Justin welcome a very special guest – Matt’s Dad, Larry Offenbacher, to the show. Matt’s Dad shares his experience of 40 years in the oilfield and a few tips for surviving the energy industry.

Matt and Justin welcome a very special guest – Matt’s Dad, Larry Offenbacher, to the show. Matt’s Dad shares his experience of 40 years in the oilfield and a few tips for surviving the energy industry.

Extreme pressure testing is supposed to determine the film strength of a lubricant, but the test methods are…questionable, which is why Matt hates them.

Extreme pressure testing is supposed to determine the film strength of a lubricant, but the test methods are…questionable, which is why Matt hates them.

Expecting a water flow, you went ahead and drilled with WBM instead of OBM – and now you’re encountering a water flow. What next?

Expecting a water flow, you went ahead and drilled with WBM instead of OBM – and now you’re encountering a water flow. What next?

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?