AES Drilling Fluids: The Flowline Podcast
Providing Drilling Fluids Systems, Products in the United States
Episode 130 | Conditioning Fluid for Cementing
Cement integrity is critical for both well security and production performance. What can you do with a drilling fluid to make sure the cement job succeeds? Justin and Matt review drilling fluid properties for effective cement displacement.
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Cement integrity is critical for both well security and production performance. What can you do with a drilling fluid to make sure the cement job succeeds? Justin and Matt review drilling fluid properties for effective cement displacement.[…]
October 20, 2021
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Foaming usually happens at the worst possible time. What’s causing it and what can you do about it? Justin and Matt will talk through the mechanisms, prevention, and treatment of drilling fluid foaming issues.[…]
October 13, 2021
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There are all kinds of drilling fluid base oil options out there. We’ve talked a lot about more environmentally friendly options, but in this podcast, we’ll talk about price-driven options and if they’re really that cheap after all. […]
October 6, 2021
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How can you predict wellbore instability? What are some of the key terms and concepts? Matt and Justin provide an overview – and, of course, talk about how it all relates to mud.[…]
September 22, 2021
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You’re ready to start the job, but is it better to mix everything at a liquid mud plant or at the rig site? Like everything else, it depends. Justin and Matt run through the decision factors. […]
September 15, 2021
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So, there’s a tool failure. You know where this is headed. What can you do at the rig site to gather information and help identify the cause? No matter what they say, it might not be the mud after all.[…]
September 8, 2021
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So, you see some cavings at the shakers? Is it a mud weight issue? Could it be the water phase salinity? Something else? Justin and Matt take you through some steps to gather the data to start troubleshooting.[…]
September 1, 2021
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Lost circulation happens all the time in the mud business. It’s expensive and no good field hand wants it to get out of hand on their watch. We’ll discuss key pieces of information to diagnose, treat, and prevent future issues.[…]
August 25, 2021
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As a mud engineer, what are the first steps you take when you hear those dreaded words “we’re stuck”? What kind of information do you collect, and where do you start? Matt and Justin walk us through the steps to take, starting with removing the panic from the scenario.[…]
August 19, 2021
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What do the global supply chain, inflation, and barite have in common? Plenty. In this episode, we will talk with Rory Allen, Managing Director of Anglo Pacific Minerals about shipping, barite mines, and the impact all of it has on drilling fluids.[…]
August 11, 2021
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As with many things in the oilfield, there’s more than one way to skin a potato. In this case, there’s more than one way to mud up a brine. In […][…]
August 4, 2021
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What’s going on with OPEC+? Are things getting more expensive for the long haul or just re-balancing from disruptions due to COVID 19? This week, we sit down with Josh […][…]
July 28, 2021
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We have lightly touched on Amines when talking about shale inhibition in other episodes. This week, we dive deeper into the details from a chemistry standpoint, discussing reactions and how […][…]
July 21, 2021
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Mud engineers just watch TV and perform mud checks, right? Definitely not. Justin and Matt walk us through a day on location as a mud engineer – minus the bologna […][…]
July 14, 2021
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Hot or Cold? Let Justin and Matt warm you up with some banter about Temperature Modeling. There is a lot of information that can affect your drilling outcomes, we discuss […][…]
July 14, 2021
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Why is it important to properly collect, categorize and label mud samples? What happens to that sample once it gets to the lab? Matt and Justin discuss sampling and why […][…]
July 14, 2021
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It’s not anything fancy, but let’s discuss Relaxed Filtrate Systems. In episode 114 of the Flowline, Matt and Justin give a quick history of filtrate systems, what they are and […][…]
July 14, 2021
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Justin and Matt revisit brine fluids in this weeks episode of the Flowline. Part 2 of this series touches on different applications and functions on brine in the drilling fluids […][…]
June 16, 2021
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The term ‘surfactant-based’ is thrown around a lot when discussing drilling fluid materials – but what does that actually mean? In this episode, Matt and Justin discuss different types of […][…]
June 10, 2021
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PHPA does some great things for shale inhibition. Matt and Justin discuss what it is, how it is used, and offer a few pointers.[…]
June 2, 2021
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Uintaite, more commonly known as Gilsonite®, is a natural, resinous hydrocarbon found in the Uintah Basin in northeastern Utah. It is used to reduce fluid loss, is efficient at mitigating […][…]
June 2, 2021
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In this episode, Matt and Justin had the pleasure of chatting with Nicolas Acuna, 2021 Petroleum Engineering graduate of the University of Houston & President of the UH AADE Chapter. They […][…]
May 19, 2021
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In this episode, Matt and Justin revisit what a “mud weight window” is, the key elements, and why mud weight is important for well control. […]
May 12, 2021
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This week, we talk with Josh Nordquist of Ormat, a fully integrated geothermal energy company. We discuss geothermal concepts how oil and gas technology contributes to geothermal energy production. Josh […][…]
May 5, 2021
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Geothermal drilling has become a hot topic for renewables across the energy industry. In this episode, we discuss geothermal drilling fluids and as Justin so cooly put it, “the United […][…]
April 28, 2021
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Scavenger Slurries – Occasionally mentioned in a mud manual, they can affect us and need to be part of the drilling fluids conversation… Matt breaks down what scavenger slurries are […][…]
April 21, 2021
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In this episode, Matt and Justin had the pleasure of chatting with Alexander Davis, Petroleum Engineering Student at Texas Tech University & President of TTU AADE Chapter. They gain his prespective on […][…]
April 14, 2021
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A case study is a research method to gain a better understanding of a subject or process. They are an example of using something, whether it be a product or […][…]
April 7, 2021
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Solids control is an important part of running a cost effective drilling fluid system. In this episode, we’ll talk with our solids control expert, Leonel Lujan, who helps our customers […][…]
March 31, 2021
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This week we’re celebrating a milestone as we release the 101st episode of The Flowline. We’ve had so much fun recording each episode to share with you, our loyal listeners, each […][…]
March 24, 2021
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In this episode, Justin and Matt talk to Justin Disney, Director of Laboratory and R&D Services at Jacam Catalyst. They’ll talk about Jacam Catalyst, Justin’s history and role, and how […][…]
March 17, 2021
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It depends. When asked, “what is the best drilling fluid?” the answer is, “it depends.” Nothing is cookie-cutter: every drilling formation, environmental and regulatory specification varies from one well to […][…]
March 10, 2021
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During the drilling process, it is possible to encounter formations that contain H2S (Hydrogen Sulfide). In this episode, Matt and Justin discuss operational concerns, precautions to take, and treatment applications […][…]
March 3, 2021
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Nanotechnology – one of those ‘buzz words’ you hear around the industry, but what is it and how is it applied when it comes to drilling fluids? In this episode, […][…]
February 24, 2021
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There’s lots of anxiety around the words and actions of a new administration. Matt and Justin share a few thoughts about energy and the practical reality that makes oil and […][…]
February 17, 2021
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Whether we know it or not, we are always collecting data that can be an indicator of how well we are performing. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) provide a focus for […][…]
February 10, 2021
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History has taught us a lot of things, but as things change, we have to remember our old habits had a rationale that may no longer apply. Matt and Justin […][…]
February 3, 2021
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“Automation” is a buzz word that has been flying around the industry for a few years, but how does it apply to our day to day drilling operations? In this […][…]
January 27, 2021
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In this episode, Matt and Justin dig into ‘weird’ mud tests. Justin brings up different mud tests and checks, things that are not common in the drilling process, but do […][…]
January 20, 2021
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Managed Pressure Drilling or MPD, comes up often enough, so it’s important to be aware of it and what the implications are. In this episode, Justin picks Matt’s brain on […][…]
January 19, 2021
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Our first Special Guest of 2021 is Elizabeth McNeill, VP and General Manager of AES Drilling Fluids. In this episode, she joins us to discuss the culture at AES. She […][…]
January 6, 2021
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In this episode, we end 2020 with one last technical topic… Tracers. A type of nonreactive, easily differentiated material placed in a small portion of a circulating mud system at […][…]
December 30, 2020
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Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and thanks for all your support of the Flowline throughout the year. All the best for 2021, fingers crossed!![…]
December 25, 2020
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What would a podcast in the oilfield be without a DRW episode? In this episode, we are joined by a special guest David Ramsden-Wood, Host of #hottakeoftheday podcast, Author, and […][…]
December 16, 2020
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In this episode of the Flowline, Matt and Justin sit down with Gary Lankford, aka the legend of the Permian. Gary discusses how the Permian oilfield has evolved throughout the […][…]
December 1, 2020
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All year long, but especially during this season, we’re grateful for wonderful followers like you! May your table be filled with family and gratitude this season. Happy Thanksgiving from AES Drilling […][…]
November 26, 2020
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In this episode, we sit down with special guest Tom Simons, CEO of CES Energy Solutions, the parent company of AES Drilling Fluids. Join us as we chat with this […][…]
November 18, 2020
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H2S: it’s out there, we need to be aware of it and know how to plan around it. In this episode, Matt and Justin discuss what Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) is, how […][…]
November 11, 2020
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And, we’re back with Part II of this exclusive interview with Fred Dupriest! Check out his presentation on our AES Drilling Fluids YouTube channel. If you’ve listened to more than […][…]
November 4, 2020
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If you’ve listened to more than a few episodes, you’ve probably heard Matt and Justin talk about Fred Dupriest and everything he’s done to educate the industry on critical fundamentals […][…]
October 28, 2020
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Water Flows or Water Intrusions can happen in intermediate sections, lateral sections, or anywhere the formation contains water-bearing zones. When these events occur, the large amount of water that ends […][…]
October 21, 2020
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In this episode, Matt and Justin sit down to discuss Formation Integrity and Leak Off Tests. Being the most common diagnostic tests, they dig into what they are, why they are […][…]
October 14, 2020
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Why are some people so fixed on the yield point focusing on the 6RPM reading? What’s the difference? Is one more reliable than the other when trying to determine if […][…]
October 7, 2020
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International Podcast Day – September 30 – is an international celebration of the power of podcasts! The Flowline has grown so much in the last two years with 21K+ downloads, […][…]
September 30, 2020
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In this episode, Matt and Justin get back to talking mud, specifically liquid versus dry product additives. They dig into advantages and differences and what to consider when adding these […][…]
September 23, 2020
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This episode concludes a two-part series on Drill Bits, with our special guest Sterling Robinson from Varel International. Sterling takes us into what bit hydraulics are and why they’re important. We […][…]
September 16, 2020
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This episode kicks off a two-part series on drill bits with Sterling Robinson from Varel International. Tune to learn the ins and outs of drill bits with, of course, some […][…]
September 10, 2020
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Going through a full mud school can be a lengthy process when covering such a wide range of high-level drilling fluid concepts. In this episode, Matt and Justin break down […][…]
September 2, 2020
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What is a TCC Rotomill and how does it work? How does it open up more options for drilling waste management? We interview Andrew Morris with TWMA to learn more. […][…]
August 26, 2020
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In this episode, Matt and Justin host Aylin Villalobos, a special guest and recent graduate from the University of Texas Permian Basin (UTBU). Aylin describes her journey and experience as […][…]
August 19, 2020
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Times are changing, the oilfield included. In this episode, Matt and Justin discuss transitions and shifts in job roles and taking on more or different responsibilities. How do you gauge […][…]
August 12, 2020
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People mention API Recommended Practices as standards all the time, but what do they tell us about drilling fluids? How do we use them? Justin and Matt will discuss an […][…]
August 5, 2020
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What is the process of running a retort and what are the components? When is this type of analysis applicable and why do we do it? In this episode, Matt […][…]
July 29, 2020
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Automation in the Oil and Gas industry; How do we get to the point of automation, what is the road map, and what does that look like? In this episode, […][…]
July 22, 2020
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Stuck pipe is common enough where most of those in the drilling sector have come across this expensive issue. In this episode, Matt and Justin discuss the fundamentals and what […][…]
July 15, 2020
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In this episode, Matt and Justin dig into Suspension and Packer Fluids. They discuss corrosion mitigation with respect to well suspension and what that looks like on the drilling side […][…]
July 8, 2020
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In this episode, AES’ Montana Farnum joins us on the Flowline to discuss his technical paper for the 2020 AADE Fluids Conference: A Comprehensive Fluids Engineering Approach to Deep Devonian […][…]
July 1, 2020
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Charles Welker, Business Intelligence Developer at AES, sits down with Matt and Justin to discuss his technical paper for the 2020 AADE Fluids Conference: A Data Analytics Platform Dedicated to […][…]
June 24, 2020
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Matt and Justin sit down with AES’ Andrew Hewett to discuss his technical paper for the 2020 AADE Fluids Conference: New Treatment Reduces Direct Emulsion Drilling Fluid Cost By Recycling […][…]
June 17, 2020
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AES’ own Richard Toomes might have thought he was off the hook to present his paper when the 2020 AADE Fluids Conference was canceled… he thought wrong. In this episode, […][…]
June 10, 2020
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Data analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence…what are they and why do people keep talking about them? How could these tools help the oilfield and how could they improve drilling […][…]
June 3, 2020
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In this episode, we dive into filtration testing. It may seem a tad lab-intensive, but this type of testing can end up in the field on extreme wells or those […][…]
May 27, 2020
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Aphrons are a method used to get a really low-density mud by using encapsulated micro-bubbles to lower the mud weight. Questions remain about how such fluids work, so in this […][…]
May 20, 2020
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In this episode of the Flowline, Matt and Justin sit down with AES’s VP James Strickland to discuss what it’s like to run drilling fluids in an offshore environment. All […][…]
May 13, 2020
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Did you know that air is a fluid? You might not have a mud engineer, but sometimes we drill intervals on air. We’ll dig into what air drilling is and […][…]
May 6, 2020
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Do you need a little encouragement through these tough times? The media has several sources that are predicting the “future”… do we have reasons to believe they are right? Do […][…]
April 29, 2020
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What are the considerations required for a good logging run? Tight fluid properties are one thing, but sometimes data acquisition requires a lot of consideration.[…]
April 22, 2020
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Going back to the fundamentals, we discuss the significance of engineering equations to help keep you on your game. Tune in to this week’s episode, as Matt and Justin break […][…]
April 15, 2020
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The size and distribution of particles in a drilling fluid can impact fluid performance. You may need big solids for bridging or wellbore strengthening. Small particles might result in poor […][…]
April 8, 2020
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What do we put in mud to increase fluid density? In this episode, Matt and Justin dive into Weight Material 101, touching on barite and other additive options.[…]
April 1, 2020
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Organoclays, also known as Organophilic clays, are essential additives for many oil-based muds. Organophilic clays and their function can vary widely given their application and environment. Tune in to this […][…]
March 25, 2020
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Hydraulics are important when it comes to modeling a given fluids effect on wellbore pressures. The major goal of hydraulics optimization is to balance well control, hole cleaning, pump pressure, […][…]
March 18, 2020
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In this episode, Matt and Justin will take you through the different theories and techniques to make a good quality filtercake with the right particle blend.[…]
March 11, 2020
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Based upon a listener request, we are going to take you through the basics of drilling a well from spud to TD. Call it a DWOP, of sorts. We’ll talk […][…]
March 5, 2020
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In this episode, Matt and Justin discuss silicate mud. What it is, where can it can be applied and when to run it.[…]
February 26, 2020
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All oil systems provide extremely low mud weights – but they don’t come cheap. Are they even really 100% oil? Matt and Justin explain when you might use them and […][…]
February 19, 2020
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Mud touches everything during the drilling process, including our tools. Matt and Justin discuss which tools are compatible with different drilling fluids and how we can address and plan for […][…]
February 12, 2020
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What are LCM squeezes? How are they applied? In this episode, Matt and Justin dig into these questions and discuss what to expect operationally and what to look out for. […]
February 5, 2020
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What is coil tubing? Matt and Justin break down the basics and discuss some of the challenges of the process. Coil tubing is a topic worth knowing about if you […][…]
January 29, 2020
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As a mud engineer, you need to be good at getting along with all kinds of people. Justin and Matt share some of the best ways to get along with […][…]
January 22, 2020
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What do you have to account for when drilling under extreme conditions? We’ll go over the challenges and risks when it comes to drilling under high pressure and/or high temperature.[…]
January 16, 2020
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In this week’s episode, we discuss Life in Operations Onshore and Offshore. We dig into differences in rigs, equipment, scenarios and tell more stories along the way.[…]
January 8, 2020
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You ask, we respond! We received a listener question on a paper AES had published on MMH Technology. Matt and Justin walk us through what Mixed Metal Hydroxides are, its […][…]
January 3, 2020
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In this episode, Matt and Justin share some of their own oilfield experiences, dig into the development and the first year of The Flowline and hint at what lies ahead […][…]
December 25, 2019
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In the final episode of our 3-part series, we sit down discuss Solids Control Economics with the guys from Derrick Corporation. There are several factors to be taken into consideration when […][…]
December 18, 2019
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The folks from Derrick gave us a nice introduction to solids control, so now we’ll dig a little deeper in episode 2 of our 3-part series. This time around, we’ll […][…]
December 11, 2019
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In this three-part series, we meet up with the guys from Derrick Corporation to discuss solids control. In this first episode, we touch on the detriments of Solids on Mud […][…]
December 4, 2019
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Cementing operations are one of the more crucial aspects in relation to well integrity. In this episode, Matt and Justin discuss cement displacement and some of the challenges and solutions.[…]
November 27, 2019
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Direct emulsions are as old as the oilfield, but they have made a huge comeback lately. Matt and Justin will discuss what they are, what they do, and common misconceptions. […][…]
November 20, 2019
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This week we have the honor of interviewing Richard Baxter, President of AES Drilling Fluids. We dig into his 38 year oilfield career, product developments, and break down base oils […][…]
November 12, 2019
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