MENU SIGN IN CONTACT Home Drilling Drilling Fluids, Well Cementing & Solids Control Drilling Fluids, Well Cementing & Solids Control The lifeblood of every well CONTACT US RELATED DOCUMENTS Drilling fluids are critical to maintaining well control and wellbore stability throughout the drilling operation. In addition, they suspend cuttings while not circulating and transport them to surface while circulating to optimize drilling operations. They also clean, cool and lubricate the bit. Drilling fluids also isolate the surrounding formations by developing a tight filtercake across permeable sections. Drilling fluids may be water base or non-aqueous based. These fluids are selected and designed based on geologic conditions and directional and geometric requirements. Cement is used to fill the space between casing and the wellbore where it provides structural support; functions as a barrier that helps prevent steel corrosion; and blocks oil, gas, or water from traveling through the annulus. This barrier also protects fresh water aquifers and helps prevent the inflow of undesirable hydrocarbons. Cement is also used during well abandonment or intervention operations. Schlumberger offers a wide variety of fluid components and a diverse range of equipment and services for both drilling fluids and cementing. Our engineers are available to help optimize fluid formulations, procedures, and equipment sets that are customized to meet the unique needs of any well. Drilling Fluids Water-based and nonaqueous drilling fluids, reservoir drill-in fluids, and additives Well Cementing Cementing equipment, consumables, services, and software Solids Control and Cuttings Management Shakers, centrifuges, and cuttings waste management services Related Information VIEW ALL CATALOG Well Integrity Technology Crucial to restoring caprock integrity by sealing each well with a permanent, leak-free barrier. TECH REPORT Highly Dispersive Shale Inhibited by High-Performance Water-Based Fluid System Optimized inhibition achieved with flexible fluid system, minimizing drilling time and risk. CASE STUDY EnduraDril Fluid Improves ROP and Reduces Drilling Hours by 25%, Bakken Solids-free fluid brings multiple operational benefits and eliminates the need to change fluid type between the vertical and the curve sections. TECH REPORT VERSA-OUT System Boosts Oil Production 15%, Exceeding Customer Expectations, Gabon Water-based breaker system disperses and dissolves invert-emulsion filtercake, improves production offshore West Africa. INDUSTRY ARTICLE Digital Enablement Breaks Down Silos to Establish a New Way of Working The current medium-for-longer oil price environment demands a new approach for the E&P industry. TECH REPORT Cement Plug with CemNET Technology Enables Sidetrack After Lost Circulation Event, Pakistan Low-density LiteCRETE slurry isolates depleted zone for abandonment. OUR SITES TECHNICAL CHALLENGES BUSINESSES OPERATIONS BRANDS RESOURCES Privacy Terms of Service Sitemap Locations © 2021 Schlumberger Limited. SLB 29.24 -0.27 By clicking “Accept”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Accept Cookies Settings