The world’s only pure-play drilling fluids partner

Combining the latest digital technologies, world-beating service and field-proven performance with a truly groundbreaking approach to fluid chemistry – we’re changing the way the industry thinks about drilling fluids. Empowering operators to out-think and outmaneuver their drilling challenges in some of the world’s harshest environments.

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Deepwater Drilling Fluid Systems

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Drilling fluids systems

Explore our range of flexible, stable and environmentally sound drilling fluids systems – from a variety of industry-standard and highly specialized non-aqueous options to our award-winning water-based drilling fluids.

Fluid Thinking

Why the drilling fluid is a critical component in performance

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Non-aqueous Systems
Non-aqueous Systems
Water-based drilling fluid systems
Water-based drilling fluid systems

Fluid Thinking

Anticipating drilling challenges to improve performance

Fluid Systems Additives

Our fluids specialist has access to an extensive range of fluid system additives to engineer the exact drilling fluids solution to meet your requirements.

Fluid Systems Additives

Additional Drilling Solutions

Alongside our industry-leading array of drilling fluids, we’re also proud to offer everything you need to maintain your drilling fluid quality and performance across any drilling environment.

Geothermal drilling solutions Mining drilling solutions Shaker screens Solids control and waste management Digital fluid solutions

Read our latest drilling wins

Deepwater. Complex formations. High-efficiency unconventional drilling. We have a proven track record of improving drilling performance, reducing costs and minimizing environmental impact. No matter the challenge.

Dedicated LMP increases efficiency and lowers well costs

Italy

Dedicated LMP increases efficiency and lowers well costs

Build of new sustainable LMP facility for Italian operator delivered safely and on-schedule
Customized Formate fluid improves ROP, stability, torque and drag

Iona/Otway Basin, Australia

Customized Formate fluid improves ROP, stability, torque and drag

Formate drilling fluid system with compostable cuttings delivers excellent reactive-clay inhibition resulting in 30% reduction in planned drilling days
FLUID LOSSES OF UP TO 75BBL/HR CURED

Algeria

FLUID LOSSES OF UP TO 75BBL/HR CURED

Persistent high losses mitigated by X-Prima where cement plugs and other methods had failed.
LOST CIRCULATION ELIMINATED IN DEEPWATER PRE-SALT EXPLORATORY WELL

Offshore Brazil

LOST CIRCULATION ELIMINATED IN DEEPWATER PRE-SALT EXPLORATORY WELL

X-Prima solves high losses in calcium carbonate reservoir below the salts in Nordeste Tupi Field.
TOTAL LOSSES SUCCESSFULLY REMEDIATED AND FULL FLUID RETURNS REGAINED

Lake Washington

TOTAL LOSSES SUCCESSFULLY REMEDIATED AND FULL FLUID RETURNS REGAINED

Our specialists engineer solutions to solve total losses in sands and fracture formation in highly technically challenging well.
ANTICIPATING CHALLENGES TO GO MORE THAN 80 WELLS WITHOUT A CRITICAL ISSUE

Onshore, Oman

ANTICIPATING CHALLENGES TO GO MORE THAN 80 WELLS WITHOUT A CRITICAL ISSUE

Shale inhibition, hole cleaning and stuck pipe challenges mitigated on 81 well campaign for major operator.
Stuck pipe-freed in just 2 hours. <br>16 hours faster than operator expectations.

ADRIATIC SEA

Stuck pipe-freed in just 2 hours.
16 hours faster than operator expectations.

Hydrocarbon-free, low-toxicity pipe-freeing pill solution formulated onsite gets drilling back on track fast.

Cross-linked polymer-based settable pill solves severe downhole losses and protects sensitive formation

Algeria

Cross-linked polymer-based settable pill solves severe downhole losses and protects sensitive formation

Custom-developed settable pill succeeds in regaining circulation without any losses eliminating NPT and high costs where 16 conventional LCM pills failed

Our fluids-focus and dedication to service give you a performance advantage

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Solving your most technical drilling challenges

Experience in all well types – across the globe – mean our local experts can draw on worldwide knowledge to anticipate and overcome your most technical drilling challenges.

Deep Water & Offshore

Overcome the complex challenges of deepwater and offshore wells with our dedicated specialists and solutions.
Critical Wells

Don’t get caught out. Stay one step ahead of shale and HPHT issues to successfully drill critical wells.
Unconventional Wells

On time. On budget. On plan. Discover how we can help you drill and stimulate unconventional wells. Smarter.
Lost Circulation Solutions

Avoid the cost of lost fluid and circulation. Reduce drilling time and expense with our industry-leading solutions.

Complete fluid solutions

Reservoir Fluids
Reservoir Fluids
Digital fluids solutions & software
Digital fluids solutions & software