Additives for drilling fluids

Rheoplus rheological additives are commonly used in water-based drilling fluids for saltwater drilling operations:

Main Markets for Drilling Fluid Additives

Water based drilling fluids

Main Products:

Easily dispersible rheology modifier made from high purity micronized sepiolite clay for waterborne systems, providing thixotropic effect, high viscosity, as well as anti-settling and syneresis control to the system. It is completely unaffected by electrolytes present in the system.

What effect does the use of additives from sepiolites and attapulgites have on muds and drilling fluids?

Sepiolites and attapulgites are exceptionally resistant to the presence of salts and cations in saline media. Unlike other rheological additives, such as bentonites, sepiolites and attapulgites maintain their rheological properties in the presence of high concentrations of salts.

The use of sepiolites and attapulgites in drilling fluid additives offers a number of key benefits, such as salt media tolerance, thermal stability, viscosity control, filtration prevention, and suspension capability in challenging conditions. These properties contribute significantly to the efficiency and success of drilling operations in harsh environments.