Case Studies
PhenoFlake® Enhances Loss Control and Fluid Performance Across Cementing, Spacer, and Drilling Applications
PhenoFlake® is widely utilized by major U.S. and international service companies, as well as independent operators, as both a standalone lost circulation material and a key component within engineered fluid systems. Its rigid laminate structure and broad particle size distribution enable effective …
SuprSeal® AS Restores Circulation and Eliminates Severe Losses in Woodford Intermediate Section
While drilling the intermediate section of a Woodford well, the operator encountered severe fluid losses at approximately 6,100 ft MD, reaching rates of up to 70 bbl/hr in an oil-based drilling fluid system. The losses created immediate challenges in maintaining circulation and threatened wellbore s…
Pol-E-Flake® Improves Loss Control Efficiency and Reduces Treatment Costs in Cementing Systems
Pol-E-Flake® is widely utilized by major U.S.-based service companies with global operations as a replacement for traditional cellophane flakes in cementing systems. Its engineered flake structure and lower density provide effective mechanical bridging while reducing material requirements and overa…
Kol-Seal® Fine Reduces Seepage Losses and Improves Fluid Efficiency in Alberta Multi-Well Pad Drilling
Location: Alberta, Canada Application: Seepage loss control in deviated pad drilling Product: Kol-Seal® Fine Engineered Fine-Particle Lost Circulation Material Challenge A Canadian operator drilling multi-well pads in Alberta was experiencing consistent seepage losses while drilling wells to…
WelSAVER™ Restores Circulation and Enables Successful Drilling to Total Depth in Eagle Ford Well
While drilling the 8½ in. section of a well in the Eagle Ford Basin, an operator encountered a predicted weak formation interval at approximately 8,700 ft that resulted in elevated drilling fluid losses. Loss rates quickly escalated to approximately 45 barrels per hour, threatening drilling efficie…
WelSAVER™ Controls Severe Losses and Enables Successful Drilling Through Olmos Formation in Eagle Ford Basin
While drilling the intermediate section of a well in Frio County, Texas, the operator encountered unexpected formation behavior that resulted in significant drilling fluid losses. Loss rates ranged from approximately 55 barrels per hour to complete loss of returns, creating a high risk of nonproduct…