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The Role of Viscosifiers in Drilling Fluids

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At Proec Energy, we specialize in manufacturing high-quality drilling fluid chemicals and viscosifiers, including advanced organophilic clays designed to enhance the performance of both oil-based and water-based mud systems. Viscosifiers are designed to enhance the fluid’s viscosity and suspension properties. These additives ensure effective hole cleaning, stabilization of the wellbore, and suspension of cuttings and weighting materials. Below is a detailed overview of the viscosifiers we manufacture:

OIL-BASED MUD ADDITIVES

PEL-OCLAY

This is an organophilic clay used to impart viscosity and improve the suspension properties & gel strength of oil-based drilling fluids. It also aids in hole cleaning during drilling & workover. It helps in minimizing filter cake and thus helps in fluid as well. It is stable upto 250F.

PEL-OCLAY HT

Designed for high-temperature applications, this organophilic clay rapidly imparts viscosity to oil-based mud systems. It can function effectively at temperatures up to 350°F and also offers gelling and suspension properties along with contributing to fluid loss control.

VISCOMOD P

This is a liquid viscosifier used in invert emulsion fluid systems to maintain viscosity and suspension properties. This additive is stable at temperatures up to 350°F and can be used alongside organophilic clay. It improves suspension properties, fluid loss control & emulsion stability and can be used as an organoclay-free viscosifier as well.

WATER-BASED MUD ADDITIVES

Poly-Vis

Poly-Vis is a xanthan gum-based viscosifier primarily used in water-based mud systems. It is effective in maintaining the rheological properties of the mud under various drilling conditions and enhances the viscosity of the fluid.

In addition to viscosifiers, Proec Energy offers a comprehensive range of other drilling fluid additives and oil-based drilling mud products such as emulsifiers and surfactants, shale stabilizers, and fluid control additives for both oil and water-based systems. We also supply a comprehensive line of water-based mud additives, including lubricants, biocides, defoamers, dispersants, and many more along with chemicals for completion and cementing operations to support the successful completion of wells. With our extensive product range and commitment to quality, Proec Energy is a trusted partner for the oil and gas industry.