AES Drilling Fluids

Episode 199 | AADE NTCE 2023 Recap 12.04.2023 46:57 ↓

Matt and Justin spill the tea on their experience at last week’s AADE National Technical Conference in Midland. They give our listeners insights into drilling technologies, induced seismicity, and drilling fluid automation. In addition, they discuss the fantastic networking opportunities, the involvement of students from across the country, and AES’ unforgettable afterparty attended by people from...

Episode 198 | Ditch Magnets 05.04.2023 16:23 ↓

Ditch magnets are a common yet underappreciated debris removal tool. Justin and Matt discuss their applications, placement, and provide a few pointers for their use.

Episode 197 | An Interview with Christian Grimes 29.03.2023 37:09 ↓

In this episode, Justin and Matt talk to Christian Grimes, a graduate student at Colorado School of Mines headed to the “real world” of drilling. Christian shares his story and outlook on the future of the oilfield.

Episode 196 | Conferences 22.03.2023 39:09 ↓

Conferences offer a lot of opportunities to meet people and learn a few things. Justin and Matt break down different types of conferences, how to prepare, and why you might want to attend.

Episode 195 | Third Party Products 15.03.2023 24:28 ↓

What is a specialty product? Are they really all that special? Justin and Matt break down the ups and downs of using products that your mud company didn’t make when they’re on location.

Episode 194 | Evaporation 09.03.2023 18:22 ↓

Loss categories vary, and perhaps one of the most subjective is evaporation. When does drilling fluid evaporate? Why is it so hard to measure? Justin and Matt discuss.

Episode 194 | Evaporation 09.03.2023 18:22 ↓

Loss categories vary, and perhaps one of the most subjective is evaporation. When does drilling fluid evaporate? Why is it so hard to measure? Justin and Matt discuss.

Episode 193 | Casing Drilling 01.03.2023 18:20 ↓

What’s casing drilling and what problems does it solve? What impact can casing drilling have on drilling fluid properties and selection? Justin and Matt discuss…

Breaking News: Justin and Matt Get Salty with A Directional Company 15.02.2023 20:38 ↓

Sometimes, mud and tools interact and create issues. Other times, directional companies make absurd claims. And Matt and Justin don’t like it. 

Breaking News: Justin and Matt Get Salty with A Directional Company 15.02.2023 20:38 ↓

Sometimes, mud and tools interact and create issues. Other times, directional companies make absurd claims. And Matt and Justin don’t like it. 

Episode 192 | Drilling Surface 08.02.2023 19:52 ↓

Drilling surface hole is often overlooked because it happens so fast…or at least it should. Matt and Justin discuss the typical and not-so-typical fluid challenges.

Episode 191 | pH 01.02.2023 15:51 ↓

What is pH anyways? Justin and Matt run through the basics and how they apply to drilling fluids.

Episode 190 | Bentonite 25.01.2023 18:10 ↓

Bentonite or gel is used to drill almost every well. Matt and Justin run through the basics of this versatile drilling fluid additive.

Episode 190 | Bentonite 25.01.2023 18:10 ↓

Bentonite or gel is used to drill almost every well. Matt and Justin run through the basics of this versatile drilling fluid additive.

Episode 189 | Spears Well Cost Breakdown 18.01.2023 39:48 ↓

We came across a breakdown of wells costs put together by Richard Spears on LinkedIn. In this episode, we talk about all those cost factors. Is drilling mud that expensive after all?

Episode 189 | Spears Well Cost Breakdown 18.01.2023 39:48 ↓

We came across a breakdown of wells costs put together by Richard Spears on LinkedIn. In this episode, we talk about all those cost factors. Is drilling mud that expensive after all?