SOLO Drilling Fluid System

SOLO Low Solids, Organophilic Clay-Free Drilling Fluid System


Equinor Askespott Drilling Platform offshore, with a yellow NOV-branded heavy lift crane on the forefront
Description

High Performance Non-Aqueous Drilling Fluid System

The SOLO™ organophilic clay-free drilling fluid system is an innovative, cost-effective solution designed to maintain wellbore stability in challenging onshore drilling environments. By eliminating traditional organophilic clays, SOLO leverages advanced polymer technology to create a low-solids system with superior rheological properties and fluid loss control. The SOLO system offers a powerful combination of enhanced rheology, fast-reacting stability, and cost savings, providing an effective solution for complex drilling environments. With its proven performance and operational flexibility, SOLO ensures safer, more efficient, and environmentally responsible drilling operations. SOLO has demonstrated significant success in various onshore wells, particularly in the Permian Basin, where it has helped operators maintain wellbore stability, reduce casing requirements, and achieve notable cost savings. Its adaptability to different drilling conditions and environmentally friendly profile makes it a preferred choice for efficient and reliable drilling operations.


Features

  • Lower solids and improved ECD’s
  • Strong/Fragile Gel Strengths
  • Predictable treatments with quick reaction. Less potential for over treatment
  • Stable in low and high BHT environment
  • Compatible with different oil bases

Benefits

  • Enhances low shear rheology
  • Assists in sealing formation porosity
  • Forms extremely thin filter cake
  • Highly efficient – 3 to 4 times more effective than traditional FLA’s, requires 1 to 4 lbs/bbl
  • Appropriate for applications up to 300 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Options available for >450 degrees Fahrenheit

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