[HTML][HTML] Synthetic polymers: A review of applications in drilling fluids

S Davoodi, M Al-Shargabi, DA Wood… - Petroleum Science, 2023 - Elsevier
With the growth of deep drilling and the complexity of the well profile, the requirements for a
more complete and efficient exploitation of productive formations increase, which increases …

Recent advances in polymers as additives for wellbore cementing applications: A review

S Davoodi, M Al-Shargabi, DA Wood… - Fuel, 2024 - Elsevier
In recent years, more deep and ultra-deep gas and oil wells have been drilled. The high-
temperature and high-pressure (HPHT) conditions encountered in such wells frequently …

Nanolaponite/comb polymer composite as a rheological modifier for water-based drilling fluids

J Yang, R Wang, J Sun, J Wang, L Liu… - ACS Applied Nano …, 2023 - ACS Publications
During the drilling of deep/ultradeep wells, water-based drilling fluids (WBDFs) often
experience harsh conditions of ultrahigh temperature and high salt. Ultrahigh temperatures …

Modified-starch applications as fluid-loss reducers in water-based drilling fluids: A review of recent advances

S Davoodi, M Al-Shargabi, DA Wood… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2023 - Elsevier
A type of natural resource found in nature, starch and its derivatives, homologues, and other
compounds have a wide range of sources. These materials are cheap to obtain and have …

A developed robust model and artificial intelligence techniques to predict drilling fluid density and equivalent circulation density in real time

M Al-Rubaii, M Al-Shargabi, B Aldahlawi, D Al-Shehri… - Sensors, 2023 - mdpi.com
When drilling deep wells, it is important to regulate the formation pressure and prevent kicks.
This is achieved by controlling the equivalent circulation density (ECD), which becomes …

Polymer-laponite composites as filtrate reducer for high temperature and salt resistant drilling fluid: Characterization and performance evaluation

Y Luo, L Lin, P Luo, X Li, W Ren, T Yi - Colloids and Surfaces A …, 2024 - Elsevier
In deep and ultra-deep well drilling, ultra-high temperatures and high salt lead to poor
drilling fluid performance. In this study, N, N-dimethylacrylamide (DMAA) …

Ecofriendly natural surfactants in the oil and gas industry: a comprehensive review

M Abdurrahman, MS Kamal, R Ramadhan… - ACS …, 2023 - ACS Publications
The use of different types of chemicals in upstream oilfield operations is critical for optimizing
the different operations involved in hydrocarbon exploration and production. Surfactants are …

A novel model for the real-time evaluation of hole-cleaning conditions with case studies

M Al-Rubaii, M Al-Shargabi, D Al-Shehri - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
The main challenge in deviated and horizontal well drilling is hole cleaning, which involves
the removal of drill cuttings and maintaining a clean borehole. Insufficient hole cleaning can …

Enhancing thermal stability and filtration control for water-based drilling fluid using viscosifier polymers and potassium chloride additives

B Misbah, A Sedaghat, S Balhasan, R Elgaddafi… - Geoenergy Science and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Drilling operations conducted under high-pressure and high-temperature conditions present
significant challenges for modern drilling advancements. Downhole temperatures can …

Copolymer intercalated hydrotalcite sustained release-type fluid loss additive for water-based drilling fluid: Synthesis, characterization, and performance evaluation

P Li, M Liu, J Feng, B Hui, M Hu, J Guo - Colloids and Surfaces A …, 2023 - Elsevier
The polyanionic copolymer fluid loss additive (PSADM) intercalated hydrotalcite sustained
release-type fluid loss additive (PSADM–LDH) was fabricated through in situ intercalation …