Shale formations are known for their chemical interactions with water based muds which
may result in swelling, bit balling or even closure of the wellbore. As a result, eco-friendly …

Indubitably, drilling fluid is the most crucial component of drilling operations. With the current
exploration of hydrocarbons in deep water horizons, unconventional formations, and …

Horizontal wells provide high drainage area within the reservoirs. Advancements in
horizontal drilling technologies are utilized to develop unconventional resources such as …

For hundreds of years, hydrocarbons have been the primary source of energy for
civilizations, and they continue to be essential for carrying out daily tasks throughout all …

Effective cuttings transports and hole cleaning is crucial for obtaining an efficient drilling
operation. Recently, the use of nanotechnology have been exploited to improve rheological …

Formation damage can cause disappointing production or injection of oil and gas well.
Although formation damage can occur at any time, drilling-induced formation damage often …

This paper provides a comprehensive review on ester based drilling fluid (EBDF). It is no
secret that esters with biodegradability and bioaccumulation attributes are among the …

A substantial volume of oil is trapped in the reservoir after the primary and secondary
recovery processes because of pressure and reservoir heterogeneity. Experimental results …

Highly stabilized and dispersible composites of polyethylene glycol and silica nanoparticle
in aqueous drilling mud can provide desirable rheological and filtration properties for drilling …

Wellbore instability caused by shale swelling and dispersion has always been a thorny
issue for drilling complex formations. Nanotechnology has offered a revolutionary solution …