PHPA Liquid

Shale Inhibitor

Phpa Liquid

SOL PHPA L is a PHPA Liquid (Partially Hydrolyzed Polyacrylamide) ready-to-use polymer additive designed for shale inhibition, cuttings encapsulation, and improved drilling fluid performance in water-based mud (WBM) systems. In drilling operations, reactive shale formations can absorb water, leading to swelling, dispersion, and wellbore instability. PHPA Liquid is specifically formulated to prevent these issues by stabilizing formations and maintaining fluid efficiency.

When added to drilling fluids, PHPA Liquid rapidly disperses and forms a protective polymer layer on shale and clay particles, reducing hydration and preventing dispersion. This helps maintain cuttings integrity, improves hole cleaning, and enhances overall drilling performance. Its liquid form eliminates the need for hydration time, allowing immediate action and easier handling in field operations. PHPA Liquid is compatible with a wide range of drilling fluid additives and performs reliably across varying conditions, including offshore, extended reach drilling (ERD), and moderate to high-temperature environments.

  • Provides effective shale inhibition and formation stabilization
  • Encapsulates drill cuttings to prevent dispersion
  • Improves hole cleaning and drilling efficiency
  • Ready-to-use liquid form for fast and easy application
  • Eliminates hydration time required for powder products
  • Ensures uniform and consistent dispersion in fluid systems
  • Compatible with water-based mud (WBM) systems
  • Performs reliably under varying temperature and salinity conditions
  • Reduces operational issues such as wellbore instability and stuck pipe
  • Easy to handle, dose, and integrate into drilling fluids
  • Water-based mud (WBM) drilling systems
  • Shale and clay-rich formations
  • Offshore and deepwater drilling operations
  • Extended Reach Drilling (ERD) wells
  • Drilling operations requiring fast-acting additives
  • Wells prone to shale swelling and dispersion
  • Oil & gas drilling in complex environments
  • General drilling operations requiring improved stability and efficiency

 

Appearance Viscous Milky Liquid
Active Content 30 – 40 %
Ionic Character Anionic
Viscosity (cps) 300 – 2000

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