AES Drilling Fluids

Consider a scenario where you are losing valuable oil-based mud while drilling. What are some of the risks to swapping to brine to reduce your losses?

Consider a scenario where you are losing valuable oil-based mud while drilling. What are some of the risks to swapping to brine to reduce your losses?

In this episode of the Flowline, Justin finds himself hunting down students at this year’s AADE Fluids conference to bring onto the podcast. Herson Cruz and Armando Lopez from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology sit down and have a quick rapid-fire session discussing life as a Petroleum Engineering student in today’s environment. Both Herson and Armando are eager to begin their careers and set an excellent example for the younger generation.

In this episode of the Flowline, Justin finds himself hunting down students at this year’s AADE Fluids conference to bring onto the podcast. Herson Cruz and Armando Lopez from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology sit down and have a quick rapid-fire session discussing life as a Petroleum Engineering student in today’s environment. Both Herson and Armando are eager to begin their careers and set an excellent example for the younger generation.

Different brines have different properties based on a number of factors. In some cases, blending them provides a cost-effective solution – but only if they are compatible. Matt and Justin break down what to consider when using multiple brines in the same operation.

Different brines have different properties based on a number of factors. In some cases, blending them provides a cost-effective solution - but only if they are compatible. Matt and Justin break down what to consider when using multiple brines in the same operation.

In this episode, Justin sits down with David Rathgeber, a Ph.D. candidate at Montana Tech and SPE Student Chapter President at this year’s AADE Fluids Conference. David shares his journey as a Ph.D. student studying the relationship between hole cleaning and drilling performance. Specifically, David is focusing on designing a multi-phase fluid flow system to study the effects on drill pipe rotation and cutting transport in a horizontal well using a non-Newtonian fluid-based drilling fluid.

In this episode, Justin sits down with David Rathgeber, a Ph.D. candidate at Montana Tech and SPE Student Chapter President at this year's AADE Fluids Conference. David shares his journey as a Ph.D. student studying the relationship between hole cleaning and drilling performance. Specifically, David is focusing on designing a multi-phase fluid flow system to study the effects on drill pipe rotation and cutting transport in a horizontal well using a non-Newtonian fluid-based drilling fluid.

Should we be talking more about just percent oil as opposed to trying to go by retort oil? In this episode, Matt answers Justin’s questions regarding retort oil vs OWR.

Should we be talking more about just percent oil as opposed to trying to go by retort oil? In this episode, Matt answers Justin's questions regarding retort oil vs OWR.

What comments belong in the daily mud report? After all, it’s the only area where you can explain how mud properties, costs, and consumption relate to ongoing activity. You better make it count!

What comments belong in the daily mud report? After all, it’s the only area where you can explain how mud properties, costs, and consumption relate to ongoing activity. You better make it count!

What’s the makeup of a typical technical conference? Matt and Justin discuss what a conference is like and the different ways you can learn and grow professionally when you attend.

What’s the makeup of a typical technical conference? Matt and Justin discuss what a conference is like and the different ways you can learn and grow professionally when you attend.

What are the options to get the lowest weight of a drilling fluid possible? Matt and Justin discuss various techniques and fluid systems – along with their advantages and disadvantages.

What are the options to get the lowest weight of a drilling fluid possible? Matt and Justin discuss various techniques and fluid systems – along with their advantages and disadvantages.

Shale testing is multi-dimensional. Certain tests can sometimes be more troublesome than helpful. Matt talks about why the linear swell meter might not be his favorite test – especially when it’s run without additional context.

Shale testing is multi-dimensional. Certain tests can sometimes be more troublesome than helpful. Matt talks about why the linear swell meter might not be his favorite test – especially when it’s run without additional context.

The topic that is constantly on everyone’s mind: Oil Prices. In this episode, we discuss what makes up the price of oil, what the industry should look out for, and what that could mean for drilling fluids.

The topic that is constantly on everyone's mind: Oil Prices. In this episode, we discuss what makes up the price of oil, what the industry should look out for, and what that could mean for drilling fluids.

What are fluid roles to prepare the wellbore, get casing to bottom, and ultimately cement the casing string? In this episode, we’ll talk more about fluid considerations for a casing run.

What are fluid roles to prepare the wellbore, get casing to bottom, and ultimately cement the casing string? In this episode, we’ll talk more about fluid considerations for a casing run.

There are a lot of types of sweeps used for hole cleaning, but seldom at the right time or for that right reason – and that can get expensive. Justin and Matt talk about the scenarios where sweeps are unnecessary and why it’s hard to break those habits.

There are a lot of types of sweeps used for hole cleaning, but seldom at the right time or for that right reason – and that can get expensive. Justin and Matt talk about the scenarios where sweeps are unnecessary and why it’s hard to break those habits.

“My relief sucks.” Why is it that when you come back from days off there is so much to fix?! Let’s discuss ways to strengthen the working relationship, how can you be a good back-to-back, and make sure your relief returns the favor.

Why is it that when you come back from days off there is so much to fix?! How can you be a good back-to-back and make sure your relief returns the favor?

In this episode, Matt and Justin sit down with William Villalobos, an inspirational senior Petroleum Engineering student at Texas A&M University. They discuss his work as a student and his efforts to align regulators, academia, and the industry. Click the link below for information on the #ESG Summit he’s organized at College Station on March 11, 2022. Events

In this episode, Matt and Justin sit down with William Villalobos, an inspirational senior Petroleum Engineering student at Texas A&M University. They discuss his work as a student and his efforts to align regulators, academia, and the industry. Click the link below for information on the #ESG Summit he’s organized at College Station on March 11, 2022.https://www.iadc.org/chapters/student-chapters/events/

Want to drill fast? Drilling fluid properties include tradeoffs – some can help you drill faster, but other times you could face a nasty slow down if you don’t balance fluid interactions with the race to TD.

Want to drill fast? Drilling fluid properties include tradeoffs – some can help you drill faster, but other times you could face a nasty slow down if you don’t balance fluid interactions with the race to TD.

It seems that the oilfield is back to some sense of sustained activity – and you know what that means – more people are back to work. Some are new, some left, and some were here the whole time. Justin and Matt discuss how we adapt based on our background.

It seems that the oilfield is back to some sense of sustained activity – and you know what that means – more people are back to work. Some are new, some left, and some were here the whole time. Justin and Matt discuss how we adapt based on our background.

One of the more challenging aspects of mud school is all of the calculations – but they are really important. Matt and Justin run through just some of the concepts a mud engineer needs to master to thrive at the wellsite.

One of the more challenging aspects of mud school is all of the calculations – but they are really important. Matt and Justin run through just some of the concepts a mud engineer needs to master to thrive at the wellsite.

If you’ve ever had to talk about formation damage, you’ll realize it’s confusing and convoluted in many ways. Support Services Manager Leigh Gray joins Justin and Matt to talk about the issues with formation damage testing and share a few war stories along the way.

If you’ve ever had to talk about formation damage, you’ll realize it’s confusing and convoluted in many ways. Support Services Manager Leigh Gray joins Justin and Matt to talk about the issues with formation damage testing and share a few war stories along the way.

There have been a lot of questions and claims about aphrons since our last episode. Justin and Matt discuss some of the technical concerns and maybe spark the ire of the Internet in the process.

There have been a lot of questions and claims about aphrons since our last episode. Justin and Matt discuss some of the technical concerns and maybe spark the ire of the Internet in the process.

What are some ways that oilfield waste is handled? Justin and Matt discuss waste management techniques and the big picture of weighing your options.

What are some ways that oilfield waste is handled? Justin and Matt discuss waste management techniques and the big picture of weighing your options.

What role does shear play in drilling fluid? What are the sources of shear? Justin and Matt talk about why shear matters and how it impacts fluid properties.

What role does shear play in drilling fluid? What are the sources of shear? Justin and Matt talk about why shear matters and how it impacts fluid properties.

Justin was recently asked why the mud weight is lighter after a trip but returns to the original mud weight after circulating. Matt and Justin discuss minor settling versus sag and other mud weight fluctuations that occur during trips.

Justin was recently asked why the mud weight is lighter after a trip but returns to the original mud weight after circulating. Matt and Justin discuss minor settling versus sag and other mud weight fluctuations that occur during trips.

We want to thank our listeners, guests, and team for their support for another successful year of The Flowline! The holidays are in full swing and we want to give a special shout-out to all the field personnel making sacrifices over the holidays to keep the world spinning.

We want to thank our listeners, guests, and team for their support for another successful year of The Flowline! The holidays are in full swing, and we want to give a special shout-out to all the field personnel making sacrifices over the holidays to keep the world spinning.

There’s the price of something, and then there’s the actual cost. What are factors that help determine the total cost of a drilling fluid solution relative to overall drilling costs?

There’s the price of something, and then there’s the actual cost. What are factors that help determine the total cost of a drilling fluid solution relative to overall drilling costs?

High fluid loss squeezes are used when loss rates are at their worst. We discuss a field application of a new squeeze with special guests Richard Toomes and Jordan Benge, who were instrumental in the design and execution of successful treatment.

High fluid loss squeezes are used when loss rates are at their worst. We discuss a field application of a new squeeze with special guests Richard Toomes and Jordan Benge, who were instrumental in the design and execution of successful treatment.