Drilling Fluid Brine is a is a type of drilling fluid that is made up of water and a high concentration of salt used in the Drilling Process for various purposes. Brines can be formulated using different Salts Depending on the Properties required.
Brines are commonly used in high concentrations in drilling operations to help control the pressure in the wellbore and to prevent the collapse of the borehole walls, to help cool the drill bit and remove cuttings from the wellbore. Drilling fluid brines are also known as completion fluids or workover fluids, depending on the stage of the drilling process in which they are used. They are typically denser than freshwater, which makes them more effective at preventing wellbore instability, and they are also less corrosive than some other types of drilling fluids, which can help to extend the life of the drilling equipment.
Brines are also used as a completion fluid to help prepare the well for production. This involves circulating the brine through the wellbore to remove any remaining drilling mud or debris and to condition the well for production. In addition to salt, other additives are added to the drilling fluid brines such as weighting agents, viscosifiers, and emulsifiers, depending on the specific requirements of the drilling operation. The composition of the brine can be adjusted to provide specific drilling properties, such as viscosity, density, and pH, and to address any specific challenges or issues that may arise during the drilling process.
Global Drilling Fluids and Chemicals Limited is manufacturing Brines required for Drilling, completion and workover, the range of the Brine salts provided by GDFCL Include.
Name Application | Maximum Density | |
Drilling Fluid Brine | Max Density SG | |
Chloride Brines | ||
Ammonium Chloride | 1.065 | suitable for low-density operations and as a clay and shale inhibitor |
Calcium Chloride | 1.395 | Reduces formation damage, clay swelling and aids Dispersion |