Glycol Low Cloud

Shale Inhibitor

Glycol low cloud

SOL Gly LCis a Glycol Low Cloud Pointspecialized drilling fluid additive used in water-based mud (WBM) systems for advanced shale inhibition, lubricity enhancement, and thermal stability. Designed for demanding drilling environments, this glycol-based product remains stable and effective even at lower temperatures, making it ideal for operations where conventional glycols may lose efficiency due to clouding.

In drilling operations, reactive shale formations can absorb water, leading to swelling, dispersion, and wellbore instability. Glycol Low Cloud Point works by reducing water activity and forming a protective barrier on shale surfaces, minimizing hydration and improving formation stability. Additionally, it enhances lubricity, reducing torque and drag in complex well profiles such as horizontal and extended reach drilling (ERD). Its low cloud point ensures consistent performance across a wide temperature range, including offshore, deepwater, and high-pressure high-temperature (HPHT) environments.

  • Excellent shale inhibition by reducing hydration and dispersion
  • Low cloud point ensures stability at lower temperatures
  • Enhances lubricity, reducing torque and drag
  • Improves wellbore stability in reactive formations
  • Maintains performance across wide temperature ranges
  • Compatible with water-based mud (WBM) systems
  • Reduces risk of bit balling and drilling issues
  • Performs reliably in offshore and deepwater operations
  • Supports efficient drilling in ERD and complex wells
  • Easy to mix and integrate into drilling fluid systems
  • Water-based mud (WBM) drilling systems
  • Shale and clay-rich formations
  • Offshore and deepwater drilling operations
  • Extended Reach Drilling (ERD) wells
  • Low-temperature drilling environments
  • High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) wells
  • Drilling operations requiring lubricity and shale control
  • Oil & gas wells with reactive formations

 

Foam Liquid
Specific Gravity 1.01 – 1.10
Cloud Point 57 – 72°C (5% in 10% KCl Solution)
pH (5% w/w) 6 – 8
Flash Point +100°C

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