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 …

Wellbore stability in shale is a recurring crisis during oil and gas well drilling. The adsorption
of water and ions from drilling fluid by shale, which causes clay swelling, is the primary …

The efficient exploration and development of unconventional oil and gas are critical for
increasing the self-sufficiency of oil and gas supplies in China. However, such operations …

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 …

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

Sustainable procurement is an emerging theme in the construction industry across the
globe. However, organizations in the construction industry often encounter impediments in …

During the past decade, many researchers have reported on various improvements to water-
based drilling fluid properties through the addition of different nanoparticles to improve the …

As pure lubricants, ILs performed very well by forming the classical self-assembly bilayer at
the sliding interface. The interface mechanism is still not clear in a very polar, eg, water …

The continuously growing universal demand for energy and declining production is
fascinating the research community to invent novel technologies. The oil and gas industry is …

Drilling fluids are the core of drilling operations, and they are responsible for many roles,
such as lubricating drill string, cooling down drilling equipment, maintaining wellbore …