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Identification & Functionality
- Carrier
- Chemical Family
- Industrial Additives Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Industrial Additives Features
- Features
- Free-flowing powder resists clumping
- Compatible with most water-based systems
- Disperses with mild agitation
- A naturally occurring, mined material
- Effective in both low and high temperature wells
- Performance Benefits
- Mixes easily through the hopper
- Controls fluid lossand seepage
- Stabilizes shales
- Prevents lost circulation
- Strengthens the wellbore
- Minimizes differential sticking
- Maintains lubricity tight formations
- Is safe and environmentally friendly
- Get The Performance Of Sulfonated Asphalt And Pay 25-50% Less
Gilsonite® AquaSol performs comparably to sulfonated asphalt at a much lower cost. Plus, AquaSol requires no additional surfactants or coupling agents, so it further lowers costs by allowing you to use fewer additives.
- Unique Bonding And Plugging Properties Prevent Formation Damage
Gilsonite® uintaite forms a physical and chemical bond with permeable formations, creating an effective seal to prevent the passage of drilling fluid. By uniquely functioning as both a malleable and solid plugging agent, Gilsonite® controls fluid loss and seepage, prevents lost circulation and protects reactive and low-reactive shale surfaces, even at elevated bottomhole temperatures.
- Effective At Controlling Hole Enlargement
Hole enlargement is a problem for wells drilled in the Eugene Island area of offshore Louisiana. On average, hole enlargement was approximately 50% in the 12.25 inch holes. Once 4 ppb of Gilsonite® AquaSol were added to the conventional water-based formulation, hole enlargement was reduced to 15% in the same section.
- Gilsoniteo Aquasol has Overwhelming Performance Advantages Over Alternatives
Cost-effective High Temperature Control Fluid Loss Minimizes Differential Sticking Stabilizes Wellbore Non- Clumping Strengthens Welbore Smear Effect Coats & Bonds Minimal Odor AQUASOL Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Lignite Yes Yes Yes No No Yes No No No Yes Oxidized/Sulfonated Asphalts No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No No Bitumen Yes No Yes No No No No Yes No No Petroleum Coke Yes Yes Yes No No Yes No No No No Coal Yes No Yes No No Yes No No No No Grahamite No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Glance Pitch Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No No
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applicable Processes
- Water-Based Mud Applications
Gilsonite® costs 25-50% less
Performance is comparable to Sulfonated asphalts
Properties
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Softening Point | 450.0 | °F | - |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Technical Details & Test Data
- Proven To Reduce Torque And Drag
In the South Pass area of offshore Louisiana, the operator wanted to reduce torque and drag. Wells in this area are normally deviated approximately 30° from vertical and are drilled with a conventional lignosulfonate mud.
Well A: Conventional and bead-type lubricants were used for torque and drag reduction.
Well B: 3-4 ppb of Gilsonite® AquaSol were added at approximately 10,600 feet.
Upon measurement, the torque on well B was reduced 36% and drag was reduced 50%. Caliper log comparisons from the two wells indicated substantial improvement.Torque (lb-ft)
Drag (lbs)
- Gilsonite® Aquasol Disperses Quickly And Easily In Water-based Muds
AquaSol is a free-flowing powder that mixes easily through the hopper and disperses with only mild agitation. It is tolerant of contaminants and eliminates the need for additional surfactants or coupling agents.
