Drilling fluid types
· Shale inhibition is one of the key benefits of using an oilbased system. The highsalinity water phase helps to prevent shales from hydrating, swelling, and sloughing into the wellbore. Most conventional oilbased mud (OBM) systems are formulated with calcium chloride brine, which appears to offer the best inhibition properties for most shales.
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