Deepwater drilling using high-pressure and high-temperature (HPHT) drilling fluids draws
significant attention for the quest of increasing energy demand. In this regard, selecting …

The forthcoming future of environmental protection mandates the utilization of naturally
abundant, biodegradable, sustainable and ecofriendly materials for a wide variety of …

As the demand for hydrocarbons increases, the search frontiers for petroleum and natural
gas deposits keep being pushed towards unconventional terrains. An example of an …

The oil industry is in search of the stable chemicals that can be applied in drilling,
stimulation, enhanced oil recovery at high temperature and high salinity reservoirs …

Ionic liquids have emerged as a promising new material for a wide range of industrial
applications, because of their unique structures and properties. Ionic liquids possess …

Clay swelling is one of the challenges faced by the oil industry. Water-based drilling fluids
(WBDF) are commonly used in drilling operations. The selection of WBDF depends on its …

Unique properties of ionic liquids (ILs) and deep eutectic solvents (DESs) have given
impetus for widespread application in various fields of science, including the oil industry …

The study of rheological properties is one of the essential aspects in designing drilling mud
and its performance in operational conditions. The adding nanoparticles and natural …

The addition of clay minerals in drilling fluids modifies the dispersion's viscosity. In this
article, scientific advances related to the use of clays and clay minerals (bentonite …

Shale stabilization is very significant in avoiding any wellbore instability issues during
drilling. Water based drilling mud is usually used with mechanical or chemical inhibitors to …