AES Drilling Fluids’ Post

With the increasing buzz around #horseshoe wells, Matt Offenbacher and I decided to delve into this topic from a mud perspective. We share our insights on best practices and key considerations to keep in mind. Check it out!

Not all makeup water used for drilling fluids is created equal. How can you tell if the water on location is compatible? 💡 Tune into this episode of The Flowline as Matt and Justin run through some checks and considerations before you get mixing. 💡 www.aesfluids.com/flowline #aesdrillingfluids #flowline #podcast #oilandgas #oilfield #drillingfluids #drilling

How can E&P operators and service providers create and maintain a successful relationship? Tune into this episode of The #Flowline as Matt and Justin answer questions on the relationship between E&P operators and service providers. www.aesfluids.com/flowline #aesdrillingfluids #podcast #oilandgas #oilfield #drillingfluids #drilling

pH and alkalinity share similarities, but have differences worth defining. 🎙️ Tune into this episode of The #Flowline as Justin Gauthier, MSc and Matt Offenbacher run through the distinctions as they relate to water-based muds. 🧪 www.aesfluids.com/flowline #aesdrillingfluids #podcast #oilandgas #oilfield #drillingfluids #drilling

Is "Surfactant" something you would like to learn more about? Tune in for this episode of The #Flowline as Matt and Justin answer questions on what surfactant does, what hydrophile-lipophile balance is, and much more! www.aesfluids.com/flowline #aesdrillingfluids #podcast #oilandgas #oilfield #drillingfluids #drilling

How does the internal phase affect an oil-based mud? Tune into this episode of The Flowline - OBM Series as Matt and Justin talk about the internal phase, how it affects many aspects of a well and much more. www.aesfluids.com/flowline #aesdrillingfluids #flowline #podcast #oilandgas #oilfield #drillingfluids #drilling

Besides providing viscosity, what other benefits could viscosifiers bring to an oil-based mud? Tune into this new Oil-Based Mud Series episode as Matt and Justin talk about viscosifiers, how they work in OBM systems - and their advantages and limitations. www.aesfluids.com/flowline #aesdrillingfluids #flowline #podcast #oilandgas #oilfield #drillingfluids #drilling

🫧🫧🫧🫧🫧🫧🫧🫧🫧🫧🫧🫧🫧🫧The best way to fight foam is to avoid it in the first place. But in the event the bubbles start attacking, defoamers can come to the rescue! Tune in to this weeks episode of the Flowline to hear Matt and I talk about the different types of defoamers and ideally, how to attempt avoiding a foam pit party altogether🎉 🫧

Are you paying attention to the gel strength on your mud reports? Tune into this episode of The Flowline with Matt and Justin as they explain gel strength, the issues with progressive gels, and much more! www.aesfluids.com/flowline #aesdrillingfluids #podcast #oilandgas #oilfield #drillingfluids #drilling

Have you ever wondered what the life of a mud engineer is like? Tune into this episode of The #Flowline as Matt and Justin give insights on their career paths, how they transitioned from the field to the office, and much more! www.aesfluids.com/flowline #aesdrillingfluids #podcast #oilandgas #oilfield #drillingfluids #drilling