Invert Emulsions Mud Additives
Viscosifiers
Our viscosifier options provide enhanced rheological control. Whether it’s AES VIS LS to enhance low-end suspension or ENERVIS RM for a flat rheological profile, AES Drilling Fluids provides the products for superior suspension.
Systems
Optimized Rheology
Key attributes
Enhanced lubrication
Superior filtration control
Environmental compliance
Shale Inhibitors
Water-Based Mud Additives
Shale inhibition requirements vary by the properties of the formation. Mixed clay layers can respond to water in different ways.
Corrosion Inhibitors & Scavengers
Filtration Control
Shale Inhibitors
Lubricants
Viscosifiers
Loss Prevention & Treatment
Shale Inhibitors
Invert Emulsion Additives
Shale inhibition requirements vary by the properties of the formation. Mixed clay layers can respond to water in different ways.
Emulsifiers, wetting agents & dispersants
filtration control
viscosifiers
loss prevention & treatment
Reviews
Technical Specifications
Our viscosifier options provide enhanced rheological control. Whether it’s AES VIS LS to enhance low-end suspension or ENERVIS RM for a flat rheological profile, AES Drilling Fluids provides the products for superior suspension.
Organophilic Clays
Organophilic clays are common clays, such as bentonite, that are treated to “oil-loving” materials through a chemical process. The treatment process and base clay will vary by temperature stability and performance requirements. The varieties of clays offered balance cost with performance.
AES Drilling Fluids offers two families of organophilic clays. One is designed to elevated the low shear yield point to minimize settling and sag risk. The second elevates the yield point with less impact on low shear yield point. Organophilic clays also provide supplemental filtration control and enhance emulsion stability.
Organophilic clay products are frequently used in a combination at ratios that vary by desired properties and mud weight.
Base: Advanced water-based formulation.
Additives
Biodegradable polymers for enhanced viscosity and fluid loss control.
Shale stabilizers to maintain wellbore integrity.
pH buffers for chemical stability.
Lubricants to reduce torque and drag.
Non-toxic defoamers for surface-level operations.
Liquid Viscosifiers
Liquid additives provide viscosity by building a network around the solids present in the drilling fluid. These additives can consist of surfactants and polymers that can be used with or without organophilic clay additives.
Liquid additives are key components of “flat” or “fragile gel” systems that change viscosity based upon the temperature.
Viscosity Concepts
Our expertise insures our drilling fluid systems are maintained at maximize performance at with cost. Our TechTips series seeks to educate customers with some of this knowledge related to key drilling fluid concepts.
Product Data Sheet
Select Viscosifier Additives for Invert-Emulsion from AES Drilling Fluids
Filtration control additives vary by performance requirements to minimize cost for an application. Contact your AES Drilling Fluids Account Manager to review product details for your application.
| Product | Description | Product Data Sheet | Product Data Sheet Link | Associated Mud System(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AES VIS | Organophilic clay to elevate yield point | AES VIS Product Bulletin | Download PDF | General WBM |
| AES VIS III | High yield organophilic clay to elevate yield point | AES VIS III Product Bulletin | Download PDF | General WBM |
| AES VIS LS | Organophilic clay blend for low shear rate viscosity | AES VIS LS Product Bulletin | Download PDF | General WBM |
| ENERMOD ER | Polymeric viscosifier to elevate low shear rate viscosity | ENERMOD ER Product Bulletin | Download PDF | General WBM |
| ENERVIS RM | Liquid rheology modifier | ENERVIS RM Product Bulletin | Download PDF | General WBM |
| TRU VIS | Organophilic clay designed for maximum yield in non-aromatic systems | TRU VIS Product Bulletin | Download PDF | General WBM |
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Featured Products/Additives
Shale Inhibitors
Shale inhibition requirements vary by the properties of the formation. Mixed clay layers can respond to water in different ways.
Corrosion Inhibitors
Whether it’s minimizing dissolved oxygen through our CAT 752 OS, scavenging dangers hydrogen sulfide through WILDCAT 601TZ, or a comprehensive treatment.
Filtration Control
Water-based muds typically have higher fluid loss compared to invert emulsion. Quality additives such as our ES-CONTROL and ENERPAC are designed to perform at low concentrations.
Lubricants
Torque and drag limit rate of penetration and compromise directional control. From our signature ENERLUBE lubricant to our latest options, BRINEX or ENERLUBE LITE.
