Drilling Fluids Services

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Drilling Fluids Services

Drilling Fluid Testing, Analysis, Problem Solving, Rig Site Assistance, Training, Independent Audits

Exploration and Production Support:
Intertek provides a complete range of drilling fluid analyses to support client E&P operations. Intertek staff bring considerable expertise to every drilling fluid project and can modify or tailor existing tests to address specific drilling problems. Intertek also provides Drilling Fluids school training programs.

Routine drilling fluids testing includes API and ASTM procedures:

Rheology
Fluid-loss characteristics
Filtrate Ion analysis
Solids analysis
API specification tests
Drill Mud Contamination Testing

Specialized drilling fluids testing includes:

High-pressure, high-temperature viscometry
Dynamic fluid-loss analysis
Lubricity coefficient of friction measurements for metal/metal, metal/sandstone, metal/shale, metal/filter cake contact surfaces
Shale-Fluid interaction analysis
Gas hydrates/mud phase behaviors

Rig Site Assistance, Consulting and Independent Audits:
Intertek staff have years of field and laboratory experience. Staff members are available to provide rig site assistance for problem wells. Westport experts develop and deliver training in drilling fluid technology, ranging from basic overviews to advanced programs. The independent nature of the Westport Laboratory means we are able to provide clients with accurate, objective and unbiased evaluations and reviews of drilling fluid laboratories, drilling fluid projects and drilling programs.

Focused Research, Consulting and Training:
The Intertek Westport drilling fluids group regularly undertakes applied research, technical training programs and consulting assignments. Intertek maintains a leadership role in technology by our active participation in Joint Industry Research Programs, Industry consortia and government-sponsored research.