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Episode 275 | Formates
Jan 15 ,2025

Episode 275 | Formates

Formate brines are another useful tool in the drilling fluid toolbox. Justin and Matt talk about benefits and some of the issues to consider with formate brines.

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Episode 270 | OBM Lubricants and Long Laterals
Dec 04 ,2024

Episode 270 | OBM Lubricants and Long Laterals

We’re drilling longer laterals, and we usually do it with oil-based mud. Would a lubricant make any difference? Matt and Justin discuss reasons for and against.

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Episode 266 | Synthetic Oils – Paraffins & Olefins
Nov 06 ,2024

Episode 266 | Synthetic Oils – Paraffins & Olefins

Justin and Matt dig deep into some big words for key molecules in synthetic-base oils. In this episode, they discuss olefins and paraffins – common buzzwords when picking a base oil. 

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Episode 265 | Graphite
Nov 06 ,2024

Episode 265 | Graphite

Graphite is used for lubricity, loss prevention, and lost circulation. What are the different types of graphite and what makes them different?

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