Episode 253 | From the Field to the Office
Have you ever wondered what the life of a mud engineer is like? Tune into this episode of The Flowline as Matt and Justin give insights on their career paths, how they transitioned from the field to the office, and much more!
LEARN MOREEpisode 134 | Fine Grind Barite
What makes fine grind barite different than conventional API barite? Where and when is it used to improve fluid performance?
LEARN MOREEpisode 250 | Listener’s Question on Glycols
A Flowline listener asked about glycols and choosing the cloud point for the best shale inhibition performance. Tune into this episode of The #Flowline as Justin and Matt provide more detail on glycols and a strategy for selection. If you have a question, send us a message or comment!
LEARN MOREWBM Series – Ep. 5 | Shale Inhibitors
Water and clays aren’t always the best combination. What are the water-based mud products that inhibit shale interaction? Tune into this episode of The #Flowline – WBM Series as Matt and Justin discuss shale inhibitors!
LEARN MOREWBM Series – Ep. 4 | Alkalinity
Depending on the drilling conditions, alkalinity and pH need to be a fine-tuned science. In this episode of the WBM Series, Alkalinity, Matt and Justin discuss the sources of alkaline, how they work, and where they fit into the whole picture!
LEARN MOREWBM Series – Ep. 3 | Filtration Control
Tune into this Water-Based Mud Series episode as Justin and Matt sits down to discuss why filtration control agents are used, incompatibility with cationic and anionic products, and much more!
LEARN MOREWBM Series – Ep. 2 | Viscosifiers
Water-based muds require viscosifiers compatible with the base fluid. Several kinds of viscosifiers provide quality hole cleaning and solid-suspension characteristics. Tune into this episode of the WBM Series as Matt and Justin discuss why viscosifiers are needed, the different kinds of viscosifiers, and much more!
LEARN MOREWBM Series – Ep. 1 | Base Fluid
In this new series of The #Flowline, Matt and Justin go in-depth into water-based mud. Each episode will break down different components and key functions of WBM. Tune into this episode of the #WBM Series, as our hosts talk about all things base fluid in water-based mud.
LEARN MOREEpisode 249 | Do We Really Have Sag?
Too often, we assume there is a sag and cause the ensuing panic. But, do we really have sag? Tune into this episode of the Flowline, as Matt and Justin dive into the conditions that induce sag, evidence-based questions to diagnose sag, and much more!
LEARN MOREEpisode 247 | XRD
One of our lab’s most requested tests is XRD (X-ray diffraction). So, why has it become such a buzzword? Tune into this episode of The Flowline as Justin and Matt break down what it is, why it’s useful, and its added value.
LEARN MOREEpisode 226 | Desander and Desilter
Desanders and desilters move around with rigs, but they seem to be rarely used. So, what are the benefits of these machines and why aren’t they being used? Tune in to this episode of The Flowline as Matt and Justin explore the topic of desander and desilter in solids control.
LEARN MOREEpisode 225 | Chrome and Chlorides
Chrome and chlorides have beef with each other, and Matt is here to explain why. Tune in to this episode of The Flowline as Matt and Justin talk about the corroding relationship between chrome-coated rotors and chlorides.
LEARN MOREEpisode 224 | Challenges & Leadership
In this week’s episode of The Flowline, Matt and Justin answer a listener’s question: How can a leader overcome challenges in the field, office, labs, and plants? What are some of the lessons learned to avoid repeating the same mistakes? If you have a question of your own, please leave a comment or send us […]
LEARN MOREEpisode 223 | Polysaccharides
Did you know that many things we use in the oil field are also in your kitchen? Polysaccharide, which is a carbohydrate (e.g. starch and cellulose), is one example of this! Tune in to this episode of The Flowline as Matt and Justin explain the chemistry behind polysaccharides in water-based muds!
LEARN MOREEpisode 221 | Interview with Ken Zinger, CEO
Want to learn how something great starts? In this episode, we sit down with Ken Zinger, CEO of CES Energy Solutions, the parent company of AES Drilling Fluids. Join Matt and Justin as they gain insight into Ken’s career and how he evolved his passion for drilling fluids into a multi-faceted corporation.
LEARN MOREEpisode 220 | Customer Mud School
It’s back-to-school season for the kids, but school is always in session with us! Mud school has been a way for us to educate our customers on drilling fluids and applications to drive discussions in the industry. Tune in to this episode of The Flowline as Matt and Justin discuss the conversations sparked by these […]
LEARN MOREEpisode 219 | High-Temperature Fluids
It’s a hot summer in Texas, and it can get even hotter subsurface!☀️ 🔥 So, what type of mud can withstand the heat? Tune in to this episode of The Flowline as Matt and Justin answer this question and more about High-Temp Fluids!
LEARN MOREEpisode 218 | U-Turn Wells
U-Turn wells, also known as Horseshoe wells, have been gaining attention lately! Don’t miss out on this episode as Matt and Justin break down the challenges of drilling U-Turn wells.
LEARN MOREEpisode 217 | Base Oil Recovery
As oil prices surge, recovering valuable base oils, such as diesel from oil-based mud, proves essential not only for efficient fluid management but also for capturing significant economic returns.
LEARN MOREEpisode 216 | Open vs. Closed Loop System
Open or closed? The question might be easier when it comes to your office door, but what about Open vs. Closed Loop Systems? Join Matt and Justin as they break down the basics on this week’s episode of The #Flowline
LEARN MOREEpisode 215 | Cuttings Transport
What are the factors that go into cuttings transport? Listen in as Matt Offenbacher and Justin Gauthier discuss the intricacies of hole cleaning.
LEARN MOREEpisode 214 | Mud Chillers
Mud chillers do some important things, but what fluid properties work best with them? Justin and Matt discuss the difference between fluid for best thermal properties and best drilling properties.
LEARN MOREEpisode 213 | Fluid Properties and ROP
What fluid properties allow you to drill the fastest? Justin and Matt talk about what makes clean mud, among other things, great for fast drilling.
LEARN MOREEpisode 212 | The Chloride Titration
What’s the deal with calling the endpoint of your chloride titration? What’s the chemistry behind it and why do we need to get it right?
LEARN MOREEpisode 211 |Cross-Linked Fluid Loss Control Pills
What are cross-linked fluid loss control pills? Why don’t we see them more often in drilling applications? Matt and Justin discuss how they work and what it takes to deploy them.
LEARN MOREEpisode 210 | Lime and OBM/SBM
Why is lime so important for invert emulsion systems? Justin and Matt run through how lime works with emulsifiers and provides alkalinity.
LEARN MOREEpisode 209 | Logging
Spontaneous potential? Join Matt and Justin as they tackle a listener’s request and explore how fluid affects downhole logging operations.
LEARN MOREEpisode 208 | Product No Go’s
Why do we always feel the need to try new things and change our current products? How do we decide which alternative products to explore and which ones to resist the temptation of?
LEARN MOREEpisode 207 | Acid Soluble Lost Circulation Materials
When do you really need acid soluble materials? Matt and Justin talk about when these materials can help and when they probably just make us feel good.
LEARN MOREEpisode 194 | Evaporation
Loss categories vary, and perhaps one of the most subjective is evaporation. When does drilling fluid evaporate? Why is it so hard to measure? Justin and Matt discuss.
LEARN MOREBreaking News: Justin and Matt Get Salty with A Directional Company
Sometimes, mud and tools interact and create issues. Other times, directional companies make absurd claims. And Matt and Justin don’t like it.
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