Challenges associated with drilling operations are numerous and their adverse effect could
lead to severe damage or even shutting down of the drilling operations. Wellbore instability …

Water-based drilling fluids (WBDFs), a more environment-friendly candidate than oil-based
are widely used for drilling oil and gas wells. However, wellbore instability due to active clay …

The continuous growth of energy requirements, together with diminishing production,
necessitates tireless efforts to develop new technology frontiers in oilfield operations. The …

Water-based drilling fluids (WBDFs) are widely used for drilling oil and gas wells. Water-
based drilling fluids are considered economical and environmentally friendly compared to …

In oil and gas drilling operations, drilling fluids perform essential tasks such as lubricating
the drill bit, providing hydrostatic pressure and removing drill cuttings. One important …

Water-based drilling fluids are increasingly being used for oil and gas exploration, and are
generally considered to be more environmentally acceptable than oil-based or synthetic …

Wellbore stability is essential to be maintained during drilling operation. It is on target due to
many issues among them shale hydration is most critical problem using water-based drilling …

Water-based mud (WBM) is an environmentally acceptable drilling fluid. However, it makes
shale to be prone to swelling owing to its interaction with active clays. Shale swelling makes …

Three different deep eutectic solvents CM-DES, CP-DES and CIM-DES were synthesized
and investigated for their novel use as shale inhibitors. Their inhibitive properties were …

Various water-based drilling fluids (WBDFs) are increasingly being used in oil and gas
exploitation, for more environmentally acceptable and low-cost advantages than oil-based …