ALOECUREFRAC™ – A Novel Green and Sustainable Formulation for Prevention and Remediation of Fracture Related Drilling Fluid Losses – Fluid Loss Additive – Fluid Loss Control
ALOECUREFRAC™ – NEW GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE FORMULATION FOR PREVENTION AND CURE OF FRACTURE RELATED DRILLING FLUID LOSSES
ALOECUREFRAC™ is a new and unique green product for use in formulations to prevent and cure of fracture related drilling fluid loss.
It was developed to offer an environmentally friendly product and a “green” option for the prevention of drilling fluid loss in the oil and gas industry. A green fluid loss control additive.
ALOECUREFRAC™ is a natural product made from natural plants, mainly aloe barbadensis miller and aloe chinensis compounds.
ALOECUREFRAC™ is a green, sustainable and biodegradable product formulated with aloe based polysaccharides and aloe based celulose.
It has been developed with the aim to offer a sustainable and green product for drilling operations and fluid loss control in the oil and gas industry.
Aloe based polysaccharides in liquid form, gives viscoelastic properties, acting as a plasticizer and mixer for all compounds, in conjunction with water.
Aloe wet pellets are used as cellulose and contributes to block the openings in the wellbore. The use of both components avoid the lost circulation of drilling fluid, and later may be disintegrated when acid is applied.
It may be used as a bridging material, or as lost circulation material, since it contributes to block the openings in the wellbore. Aloe is a renewable resource, since it is obtained from a plant, with minimum carbon footprint.
ALOECUREFRAC™ can be used as a temporary or permanent solution in fluid loss control.
Temporary Solution
This formulation uses a combination of calcium carbonate mixed with ALOECUREFRAC™.
Permanent Solution
This formulation is the solution when it is required to seal permeable zones by plugging pores at wellbore face, where such sealing must be permanent and not disolved.
This formulation is a combination of unexpanded perlite and/or portland cement and/or pumicite, mixed with ALOECUREFRAC™. A good synergy is obtained when hydraulic cement is used with pumicite and unexpanded perlite.
This aloe based formulation for oil and gas industry is manufactured in Mexico and distributed by Aloetrade America LLC.
Features
Green solution to fluid loss
Product is fast to apply and seal off the affected zone
There is no need to shut in the well or limit the downtime
They can be applied via drilling mud during drilling operation
They are able to work in a high temperature and pressure environment as required
Solutions does not affect the capacity of the well to produce oil and gas
One option is a temporary barrier, the other option may be used as permanent
Both solutions are not HSE hazards to operators
Both solutions are sustainable, green and eco friendly, reducing carbon footprint
Both options use innovative materials such as aloe based polysaccharides, calcium carbonate and unexpanded perlite
Reduces environmental impact since it is not a chemically synthesized product
Application
ALOECUREFRAC™ can be applied via drilling mud during drilling operation.
In hydraulic fracturing operations, ALOECUREFRAC™ can be used in conjunction with other environmentally friendlyaloe based products, such as ALOEGEL™,FLOCGREEN™, COAGREEN™, NOCORGREEN™, STOPSCALE™, ALOEFLOW™, ALOECIDE™ and ALOEFRICRED™, among others.
Properties
Appearance: Viscous paste
Odor: Typically to Aloe, green vegetables
Color: amber to dark green
pH: 4 to 6
Contains Polysaccharides and cellulose
Dosage
ALOECUREFRAC™ can be applied via drilling mud during drilling operation, as required depending the well. Please consult our Technical Dept.
Presentation
ALOECUREFRAC™ for fluid loss is packaged in 55 gal/200 kg plastic drums and 1,000 l IBC tote bags.
FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY
NOT FOR INTERNAL CONSUMPTION
KEEP CONTAINER TIGHT CLOSED
REMOVE CAP WHEN EXPOSED TO SUN OR OVER 25 C
AVERAGE TEMPERATURE TO STORE PRODUCT IS 20 C
SHELF LIFE 12 MONTHS
See Data Sheet
See MSDS
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What is the prevention and cure of drilling fluid losses?
Preventing and effectively curing drilling fluid leaks is crucial to the success of the oil well drilling process, as these fluids serve vital functions during the operation.
Drilling fluids are used to
- Remove drilling fines and transport them to the surface.
- Control formation pressures, avoiding overpressures or overflows.
- Maintain wellbore stability while drilling.
- Provide cooling and lubrication to drill bits.
Losses of drilling fluid can cause
- Decrease in the efficiency of the process, by not being able to properly remove the fines or cool and lubricate the tools.
- Loss of control of formation pressure, which can cause accidents.
- Damage to the formation due to overpressures or overflows.
Therefore, effective leak prevention and healing through additives, sealants, or other methods is critical to
- Minimize damage to the formation.
- Increase the penetration rate.
- Avoid problems such as loss of circulation.
Thus, proper drilling fluid management is essential for a safe and efficient drilling process.
Specifically, it is essential to minimize damage to the formation, drill depleted reservoirs, increase the penetration rate, reduce operational problems such as loss of circulation, and avoid permeability damage in the productive zone.
In this sense, the use of additives and fluid control systems is essential to guarantee the integrity of the wells and prevent possible negative impacts on the health of workers and the environment.
What is a green and sustainable formulation for the prevention and remediation of drilling fluid losses?
A green and sustainable formulation for the prevention and remediation of drilling fluid losses is when said formulation is manufactured with sustainable and non-polluting materials, such as when plant extracts are used, for example. The clearest example is the use of materials from aloe, as is the case of our products.