Enhancing Efficiency and Cost Reduction
Petrel by Schlumberger offers cutting-edge drilling fluid solutions designed to enhance efficiencies, reduce costs, and minimize the impact on Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) in the oil and gas industry. By engineering drilling fluid systems and additives that cater to a diverse range of drilling environments and challenging applications such as HPHT, deep water, shale gas, heavy oil, and depleted wells, Schlumberger helps operators optimize their operations.
Critical Role of Drilling Fluids
Drilling fluids play a crucial role in maintaining well control and wellbore stability throughout the drilling process. These fluids suspend cuttings while not circulating and transport them to the surface during circulation, optimizing drilling operations. Additionally, they clean, cool, and lubricate the bit, and isolate surrounding formations by developing a tight filtercake across permeable sections. Whether water-based or nonaqueous-based, these fluids are selected and customized based on geologic conditions and specific directional and geometric requirements.
Innovative Solutions for Downhole Challenges
Schlumberger's specialized additives complement their advanced drilling fluid systems by addressing performance-hindering downhole issues that can escalate costs and jeopardize drilling programs. With a focus on cost-effective, high-efficiency micronized barite technology in water- and oil-based drilling fluids, Schlumberger offers proven solutions for a wide range of downhole challenges, from simple to complex.
Tailored Fluids and Additives for Optimal Efficiency
The base fluids and additives provided by Petrel are tailored for specific well construction applications, ensuring operators can maintain wellbore stability, optimize Rate of Penetration (ROP), and improve overall drilling efficiency. By reducing Non-Productive Time (NPT) and minimizing the Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) footprint, these custom formulations help operators achieve their operational goals effectively and sustainably.
Comprehensive Product Portfolio
Petrel offers a range of related products and services, including drilling fluid additives, mining and water well fluids, nonaqueous fluid systems, aqueous fluid solutions, drilling fluids simulation software, and solids control and cuttings management. Each product is designed to address specific needs within the drilling industry, providing operators with the tools they need to optimize their drilling operations effectively.