Use of Gilsonite in Drilling Fluids | Mud Loss & Shale Stabilization
Use of Gilsonite as Drilling Fluids Additive Gilsonite, a naturally occurring solid hydrocarbon, is widely used as a drilling fluid additive in oil and gas exploration. With its sealing, lubricating, and stabilizing properties, Gilsonite plays a critical role in controlling formation pressures, reducing mud loss, and preventing wellbore instability—especially in fractured and reactive shale formations. … Read more