A Shale Inhibitor used in drilling is a specialized drilling fluid additive to prevent or mitigate issues associated with shale formations during drilling operations. During drilling, there is shale integration and swelling of shale, which lead to wellbore instability and collapse, or hole Enlargement. Shale Inhibitors manufactured by GDFCL are tested for performance to reduce shale swelling or water absorption and Seal Micro fractures.

Global Drilling Fluids and Chemicals manufactures a range of high-performance and high-temperature shale Inhibitors for water-based mud systems (WBM), high-performance water-base mud systems (HPWBM), and oil- and synthetic-oil-base mud systems (OBM and SOBM Mud Systems).

With research, continuous improvement, and feedback from clients across the world, GDFCL has developed the GLO SHALE-INHIB range of products of both asphaltic and non-asphaltic chemistry to handle troublesome shale, reduce clay hydration, stabilize the wellbore walls, seal microfractures, and control fluid losses.

GLO SHALE-INHIB Additives provide the following advantages:

• Improves Wellbore Stability: prevents shale swelling and disintegration 
• Reduces drilling issues such as stuck pipes, hole enlargement, and wellbore collapse.
• Improves Drilling Fluid Properties: Improves Drilling Fluid Rheology and Controls Fluid Loss 
• Minimizes formation damage and seals fractures 
• Environmental Protection: Propriety Carbon particles act as sealants and prevent contamination. 

Our range of Shale Inhibitors: