Overview
This series of Weighting Agents is used to adjust drilling fluid density to balance formation pressure, prevent kicks and blowouts, and maintain wellbore pressure stability. By increasing hydrostatic pressure, these materials provide effective control in high-pressure formations and are widely used in deep, ultra-deep, and high-pressure drilling operations.
Technical Specifications
| Product Code | Function/Application | OBM/WBM | Temperature （°C） | Features | Availibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GN BARITE | Weight Agent | OBM WBM | Standard weighting material for drilling fluid | Powder /25 kg Sack or 1MT Bag |
Key Functions
- Increase drilling fluid density to balance formation pressure
- Prevent kicks, blowouts, and fluid control incidents
- Enhance well control safety and operational stability
- Support high-pressure, high-temperature, and deep drilling operations
- Maintain system stability in combination with other drilling fluid components
Features
- High specific gravity for efficient density control
- Well-graded particle size for good suspension and dispersion
- Chemically inert with minimal impact on fluid reactions
- Applicable in both water-based and oil-based drilling fluids
- Available in multiple types (e.g., barite, calcite, hematite)
- Different particle sizes and purity grades available for specific well conditions
Applications
- Deep and ultra-deep well drilling operations
- High-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) reservoirs
- Well control and pressure balance system design
- Zones with high risk of kicks or abnormal formation pressure
- Preparation of high-density drilling fluid systems