General Description of Gilsonite in Drilling Sector Gilsonite is used in drilling fluid loss control (FLC) and oil well cementing. Gilsonite, in a range of softening points and particle sizes, is a standard ingredient in oil-based drilling muds used in shale and other difficult geological formations. The addition of specially-treated Gilsonite to water-based drilling fluids […]
Fluid Loss Control (FLC) – Gilsonite use in Drilling sector Gilsonite is used in drilling fluid loss control (FLC) and oil well cementing. Gilsonite, in a range of softening points and particle sizes, is a standard ingredient in oil-based drilling muds used in shale and other difficult geological formations. The addition of specially-treated Gilsonite to […]
Gilsonite in Drilling Fluid General Definition Gilsonite in Drilling Fluid Loss Control Additive (FLC) natural asphalt used in oilfields as a fluid loss additive in drilling fluids. As an integral component of premium drilling fluid products, Gilsonite actively improves drilling efficiencies while reducing costs and minimizing the HSE impact associated with most drilling fluid additives. […]
