Drilling Fluids Systems & Products

International Drilling & Engineering Services Company (IDEC) built its reputation on engineering drilling fluid systems and additives that improve efficiencies, reduce costs and minimize Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) impact. We customize drilling fluid systems and associated additives to reduce Non-Productive Time (NPT) in the most demanding applications, including High Temperature-High Pressure (HTHP) and depleted wells. IDEC is recognized for developing solutions for downhole problems, with cost-effective solutions.
We utilize our R&D, to develop drilling fluid systems for specific applications to optimize efficiencies by targeting performance-impacting downhole problems that increase costs.
Our drilling fluids are designed to ensure operational success in all ground formations and environmentally sensitive areas.

We have a comprehensive range of muds and specialty products to enhance drilling productivity and resolve challenges including poor core recovery; difficult clays and shales; unconsolidated and fractured formations; lost circulation problems; or working with hard or salt saturated water. Our in-house production and manufacturing capabilities also enable us to modify or develop site-specific products as needed.

The formulation of the base fluid and additives is shaped for the specific well construction application with the primary objectives of:

Maintaining wellbore stability
Optimizing Rate of Penetration (ROP) and overall drilling efficiency
Reducing NPT
Maximizing production
Cutting costs
Minimizing HSE footprint

Solutions for all drilling applications

IDEC provides engineering drilling fluid systems and additives that improve efficiencies, reduce costs and minimize HSE impact. We customize drilling fluid systems and associated additives to reduce NPT in the most demanding applications, including HTHP and depleted wells. IDEC is recognized for developing solutions for downhole problems, with cost-effective solutions.

We utilize our R&D, to develop drilling fluid systems for specific applications to optimize efficiencies by targeting performance-impacting downhole problems that increase costs.

High-performing systems with minimal HSE impact

IDEC utilizing a comprehensive range of water-based drilling fluids that deliver cost-effective performance characteristics with minimal environmental impact. Our water-based drilling fluid systems are specially formulated for applications in environmentally sensitive areas often characterized by highly reactive shales.

Our drilling fluid systems are designed as part of an overall well plan, maximizing project efficiency and minimizing wellbore damage.
Through our products and services, we help optimize drilling and completion processes to maximize hydrocarbon production and manage drilling waste.

Leading technologies include environmentally compliant water-based and synthetic-based mud systems and remediation fluids that can restore productivity from damaged and non-producing wells.

Our advanced suite of water-based drilling fluids is effective in numerous applications, including:

System Trade Name	System Application
ID-CAL	Calcium chloride/polymer-based system for maximum inhibition in highly reactive shales
DRILSMOOTH	DRILSMOOTH is a Mixed Metal Oxide (MMO) rheological modifier and secondary shale stabilizer designed to give improved carrying capacity and suspending ability in bentonite-based water base drilling fluids. It has application in drilling of lost circulation zones, high-angle and horizontal wells, and also for milling operations.
ID-THERM DRILL	High Temperature High Pressure System The ID-THERM DRILL system is an extremely flexible drilling fluid system used when temperature, contaminants, and/or borehole instability make conventional systems impractical or uneconomical. The actual composition will vary depending on specific requirements. ID-THERM DRILL system is stable to > 230°C (450°F). The use of the ID-THERM DRILL system allows for the conversion of conventional mud systems to an ID-THERM DRILL HTHP drilling fluid without the need for complete displacement.
ID-POLY TEMP	The ID-POLY TEMP mud system uses POLY TEMP, a vinyl sulphonate-vinyl amide co-polymer of low to medium molecular weight, to reduce filtrate. Bentonite is used for suspension. POLY TEMP can be used in a seawater or freshwater system. ID-POLY TEMP, a resin compound, is used to aid in HTHP filtrate control. The mud system has been reported to be stable with bottom hole temperatures up to 400F.
ID-DRILL IN	A water-base reservoir drill-in fluid system that can be easily formulated to specific applications where completion compatibility and minimal formation damage are critical factors. The system is custom designed for each individual reservoir and uses a range of high-quality components.
ID-GLY DRILL	Inhibitive Engineered Cloud Point Glycol System, the key evolutionary enhancement of the system is that it contains low molecular weight polyols. Polyols is the generic name for a wide range of chemicals, including glycerol, polyglycerol, polyethylene glycols, polypropylene glycol, polyalkylene glycols and alcohol ethoxylates. These chemicals are water soluble and nontoxic, passing existing environmental protocols worldwide.
ID-BOND DRILL	Polymer-base, PHPA system for improved cuttings encapsulation and shale stabilization
ID-CHROME DRILL	High-temperature, deflocculated system for general use (chrome-free available)
ID- EASYDRILL	Advanced water-base drilling fluid with performance approaching oil-based mud. The system is based on multiple inhibitions approach where polyamine is the key component
ID-ADVERT	ADVERT Diesel-based invert emulsion System provides excellent borehole le stability and lubricity, minimum corrosion, and in many cases, improved rate of penetration
ID-ADVERT Plus	ADVERT Plus systems are the latest generation of Synthetic and Enhanced Mineral oil-based invert emulsion fluids designed to meet the regional environmental regulations.
ID-SIL DRILL	Silicate-base system for drilling water-sensitive formations. The main application for silicate fluids is the replacement of oil and synthetic fluids in difficult drilling applications such as wells containing reactive claystones. Silicate fluids exhibit a very high degree of shale inhibition approaching invert emulsion fluids.
ID-Clay Free Invert	Orange clay-free Invert mud drilling fluid system is built around a technology that provides significant benefits over the traditional invert emulsion-based fluids currently used. Orange clay-free oil base drilling fluid (OBF), an innovative oil base drilling fluid system, has the unique rheologic property of “fragile gel”, higher rate of penetration, stronger water resistance, thinner filter cake and much higher permeability recovery than traditional invert emulsion drilling fluid Compared with conventional invert emulsion fluids, clay-free Invert system can build a quick, high, yet fragile, low shear gel strengths to help eliminate barite sag. The rheology of these fluids is managed through the application of several innovative emulsifiers and fatty acids as well as the omission of commonly used organic lignite and clays to provide a robust, yet fragile gel structure. The most important additives in this system are emulsifier, fluid loss control agent, rheology modifier and viscosifier.
TriMAX	The TriMAX™ system is a synthetic based fluid that is engineered for deepwater environments where a wide range of formation types is anticipated. The fluid product concentrations are to be maintained to ensure minimize ECD downhole, provide inhibition against reactive shales and possible stuck pipe issues. It can be formulated as a flat rheology profile or as a Low ECD system with the same products in both formulations.

IDEC Product Trade Name	Description	Application	Primary Function	Secondary Function
DRILSMOOTH	Viscosifier for the DRILSMOOTH system	Water	Viscosifier
ID-BAR	Barite, meets API specifications	Water, Oil, Synthetic	Density	Bridging
ID-BEADS	Solid lubricants (beads)	Water, Oil, Synthetic	Lubricant
ID-BLOK	High solids pill	Water, Oil, Synthetic	Lost circulation	Wellbore strengthening
ID-BOND D	Readily dispersible PHPA powder	Water	Shale Inhibitor	Viscosifier, Flocculant
ID-BOND L	Liquid PHPA	Water	Shale Inhibitor	Viscosifier, Flocculant
ID-BOND P	Dry PHPA polymer	Water	Shale Inhibitor	Viscosifier, Flocculant
ID-BUSTER	Low-toxicity defoamer	Water	Defoamer
ID-CARB	Sized granite marble	Water, Oil, Synthetic	Density	Bridging
ID-CFL	Chrome free lignosulfonate	Water	Thinner	Filtration, Stabilizer
ID-CIDE	Biocide	Water	Biocide
ID-CLEANDEEP	Completion fluid displacement additive	Water	Wellbore cleanup
ID-CLIG	Chrome lignite, sodium hydroxide, neutralized	Water	Filtration control	Thinner, Stabilizer
ID-CLIG K	Potassium chrome lignite	Water	Filtration control	Thinner, Stabilizer
ID-CLS	Chrome lignosulfonate	Water	Thinner	Filtration, Stabilizer
ID-CLYGARD	Clygard	Water	Shale Inhibitor	Shale Inhibitor
ID-CLYSTOP	Shale stabilizer and inhibitor	Water	Shale Inhibitor	Filtration
ID-COTTON SEED HULLS	Cotton seed hulls	Water, Oil, Synthetic	Lost circulation
ID-DEFOAMER	Alcohol-base defoamer	Water	Defoamer
ID-DEFOAMER X	All-purpose liquid defoamer	Water	Defoamer
ID-DETERGENT	Drilling detergent	Water	Surfactant	Emulsifier
ID-DIR EMUL	Wetting agent for high brine content in Oil/Synthetic systems	Oil, Synthetic	Wetting agent	Thinner
ID-DISPERSE	High-temperature polymeric deflocculant	Water	Deflocculant	Stabilizer
ID-DISPERSE XT	High-temperature polymeric dispersant	Water	Dispersant	Stabilizer

IDEC Product Trade Name	Description	Application	Primary Function	Secondary Function
ID-ESTERTONE	Readily dispersed high-temperature polymeric filtration control agent	Oil, Synthetic	Filtration control
ID-FCL	Iron lignosulfonate	Water	Thinner	Filtration, Stabilizer
ID-FILM 100	Filming amine	Water	Corrosion inhibitor
ID-FILM 200	Persistent filming amine	Water	Corrosion inhibitor
ID-FILM 300	Amine based corrosion inhibitor for clear brines	Water	Corrosion inhibitor
ID-FILM 400	General purpose phosphorus based corrosion inhibitor	Water	Corrosion inhibitor
ID-FLO	Preserved modified starch	Water	Filtration control
ID-FLO HT	High-temperature filtration control polymer	Water	Filtration control
ID-FLO PLUS	Modified Starch derivative	Water	Filtration control
ID-FLO T	Non fermenting Tapioca starch	Water	Filtration control
ID-FLOC	Clay flocculant	Water	Flocculant	Viscosifier
ID-FLR R	Polyanlonic cellulose, regular viscosity	Water	Filtration control	Viscosifier, Shale Inhibitor
ID-FLR SLV	Premium grade polyanionic cellulose, ultra-low viscosity	Water	Filtration control	Shale Stabilizer
ID-FLR SR	Premium grade polyanionic cellulose, regular viscosity	Water	Filtration control	Viscosifier, Shale Stabilizer
ID-FLR UL	Polyanlonic cellulose, low viscosity	Water	Filtration control	Shale Inhibitor
ID-FLS	Ferrochrome lignosulfonate	Water	Thinner	Filtration, Stabilizer
ID-FREE	Oil based, stuck pipe spotting surfactant for unweighted systems	Water, Oil	Free Pipe
ID-FREE ENV	Low-toxicity, stuck pipe spotting fluid	Water, Oil	Free Pipe
ID-FREE W	Oil based, stuck pipe spotting surfactant for weighted systems	Water, Oil	Free Pipe
ID-FURY	Liquid asphalt suspension	Water	Shale Inhibitor
ID-FURY W	Shale Stabilizer and inhibitor	Water	Shale Inhibitor

IDEC Product Trade Name	Description	Application	Primary Function	Secondary Function
ID-GEL	Non-treated bentonite, meets PI specifications	Water	Viscosifier	Filtration
ID-GEL EX	Bentonite extender	Water	Viscosifier	Filtration
ID-GELSMOOTH	Untreated Sodium Bentonite for the DRILLSMOOTH system	Water	Viscosifier	Filtration
ID-GLY HC	Polyglycol for high salinity fluids and high temperatures	Water	Shale Inhibitor	Lubricity
ID-GLY LC	Low-cloud point polyglycol for low- salinity fluids and low temperatures	Water	Shale inhibitor	Lubricity
ID-GLY MC	Medium cloud point polyglycol for moderate-salinity fluids and temperatures	Water,	Shale Inhibitor	Lubricity
ID-GRAPHITE	Sized graphite bridging agent	Water, Oil, Synthetic	Lost circulation	Bridging
ID-GRAPHITE PLUS	Sized graphite bridging agent	Water, Oil, Synthetic	Lost Circulation	Bridging
ID-GUAR GUM	Guar Gum	Water	Viscosifier	Filtration
ID-HEC	Hydroxy-Ethyl-Cellulose	Water	Viscosifier	Filtration
ID-HEC L	Liquid Hydroxy-Ethyl-Cellulose	Water	Viscosifier	Filtration
ID-HIB	Liquid Polyamine Shale Inhibitor	Water	Shale Inhibitor
ID-HOLENZYME	Enzyme breaker for water-base reservoir drill-in fluid	Water	Breaker
ID-KEEP	Polymeric Shale inhibitor	Water	Shale inhibitor
ID-KEEP D	Polymeric Shale inhibitor	Water	Shale inhibitor
ID-KLEEN	Low-toxicity drilling detergent	Water	Surfactant	Emulsifier
ID-LUBE	General-purpose lubricant	Water	Lubricant
ID-LUBE L	Low-toxicity lubricant	Water	Lubricant
ID-LUBE RGE	Ester-based high performance lubricant, anti-sticking agent	Water	Lubricant
ID-LUBE XL	Extreme pressure lubricant	Water	Lubricant
ID-MIX F/M/C	Ground cellulose	Water, Oil, Synthetic	Lost circulation	Filtration
ID-MMO FL	Fluid-loss additive for the DRILLSMOOTH system	Water	Filtration control
ID-MUL HT	HT-HP Emulsifier	Oil, Synthetic	Emulsifier	Wetting agent
ID-OM CLY	Organophilic clay	Oil, Synthetic	Viscosifier	Filtration
ID-OM CLYHEC	Organophilic Hectorite clay	Oil, Synthetic	Viscosifier	Filtration
ID-OM CLYVIS	Organophilic clay	Oil, Synthetic	Viscosifier	Filtration

IDEC Product Trade Name	Description	Application	Primary Function	Secondary Function
ID-OM LIG	Amine treated lignite	Oil, Synthetic	Filtration control
ID-OM LIQUID VIS	Liquid Viscosifier for oil/synthetic fluids	Oil, Synthetic	Viscosifier	Filtration
ID-OM MUL	Emulsifier for oil/synthetic fluids	Oil, Synthetic	Emulsifier	Wetting agent
ID-OM MUL ONE	One drum emulsifier/wetting agent	Oil, Synthetic	Emulsifier	Wetting agent
ID-OM MUL P	Primary emulsifier for oil/synthetic fluids	Oil, Synthetic	Emulsifier	Wetting agent
ID-OM RM	Rheology modifier for oil/synthetic fluids	Oil, Synthetic	Rheology modifier	Filtration
ID-OM THIN	Thinner for oil/synthetic fluids	Oil, Synthetic	Thinner
ID-OM TROL	Asphaltic resin	Oil, Synthetic	Filtration control
ID-OM WET	Wetting agent for oil/synthetic fluids	Oil, Synthetic	Wetting agent	Thinner
ID-OPE II	One drum emulsifier/wetting agent	Oil, Synthetic	Emulsifier	Wetting agent
ID-PAC LV	PAC polymer, low-viscosity, tech grade	Water	Filtration	Shale Inhibitor
ID-PAC R	High Viscosity PAC, technical grade	Water	Filtration	Viscosifier, Shale
ID-PLUG	Acid soluble cross-linking plug	Water, Oil, Synthetic	Lost circulation	Filtration
ID-PLUG EX	Accelerator for the ID-PLUG pill	Water, Oil, Synthetic	Lost circulation
ID-PLUG II	Acid Soluble cross-linking plug	Water, Oil, Synthetic	Lost circulation
ID-PLUG-RT	Retarder for the ID-PLUG pill	Water, Oil, Synthetic	Lost circulation
ID- POLYEXPAND	Co-polymer designed to swell in presence of water	Water	Lost circulation
ID-PROGRESS	ROP enhancer	Water	ROP enhancer
ID-PTS	Organic thermal stabilizer	Water	Thermal Stability
ID-QUICK SEAL F/M/C	Blend of flaky, granular and fibrous lost circulation materials	Water, Oil, Synthetic	Lost circulation
ID-RESIN	Resinated lignite complex	Water	Filtration control	Thermal stability
ID-RESIN PLUS	Resinated lignite	Water	Filtration control	Thermal Stability

IDEC Product Trade Name	Description	Application	Primary Function	Secondary Function
ID-SALT SIZED	Sized sodium chloride salt	Water	Density	Shale inhibition
ID-SCAV 100	Sulfite-base oxygen scavenger	Water	Corrosion inhibitor	Thermal stability
ID-SCAV CA	Organic sulfur-free powdered oxygen scavenger	Water	Corrosion inhibitor
ID-SCAV HS	Organic H2S scavenger	Water	H2S scavenger
ID-SCAV P	Powdered sulfite scavenger	Water	Corrosion inhibitor
ID-SEAL F/M/C	LCM for fractured or vugular formations	Water, Oil, Synthetic	Lost circulation
ID-SEPIOLITE	Sepiolite clay	Water	Viscosifier	Filtration
ID-SET	Cross-linked polymer plug	Water, Oil, Synthetic	Lost circulation
ID-SET AK	Cross-linked polymer plug	Water, Oil, Synthetic	Lost circulation
ID-SET EX	Accelerator for the ID-SET AK plug	Water, Oil, Synthetic	Lost circulation
ID-SET RT	Retarder for the ID-SET AK plug	Water, Oil, Synthetic	Lost circulation
ID-SET XL	Cross-linker for the ID-SET AK plug	Water, Oil, Synthetic	Lost circulation
ID-SIL	Liquid sodium silicate	Water	Shale inhibitor	Corrosion
ID-SIL D	Dry sodium silicate	Water	Shale inhibitor	Corrosion
ID-SIL K	Liquid potassium silicate	Water	Shale inhibitor	Corrosion
ID-SIL LB	Lubricant for the silicate system	Water	Lubricant
ID-SIL XLB	Extreme-pressure lubricant for the silicate system	Water	Lubricant
ID-SP	High temperature synthetic polymer	Water	Filtration control	Thinner
ID-SQUEEZE	High solids pill	Water, Oil, Synthetic	Lost circulation
ID-SUPERSEAL	Pelletized LCM – custom mixed	Water, Oil, Synthetic	Lost circulation

IDEC Product Trade Name	Description	Application	Primary Function	Secondary Function
ID-SURF W	Surfactant based detergent	Water	Wellbore cleanup
ID-SURF WC	Displacement wash chemicals	Water, Oil, Synthetic	Wellbore cleanup
ID-SWEEP	Specially treated acrylic co-polymer stick	Water	Viscosifier
ID-TEX	Sulfonated asphalt	Water	Shale inhibitor	Filtration
ID-TEX D	Sulfonated organic blend	Water	Shale inhibitor	Filtration
ID-THIN	Liquid, low-molecular-weight polyacrylate	Water	Thinner	Filtration, Thermal stability
ID-THIN P	Powdered low-molecular-weight polyacrylate	Water	Thinner	Filtration, Thermal stability
ID-TROL	Starch derivative	Water	Filtration control
ID-VIS	Dispersible, non-clarified Xanthan Gum	Water	Viscosifier	Filtration
ID-VIS D	Dispersible, high viscosity grade Xanthan Gum	Water	Viscosifier	Filtration
ID-VIS PLUS	Premium grade Xanthan Gun	Water	Viscosifier	Filtration
ID-WASH	Detergent for general rig cleaning when using oil/synthetic fluids	Water, Oil, Synthetic	Cleanup
ID-WELL SOLV	Scale inhibitor	Water	Scale inhibitor
ID-WYGEL	Wyoming bentonite, meets API specifications	Water	Viscosifier	Filtration
ID-ZAN	Dispersible, technical grade Xanthan Gum	Water	Viscosifier	Filtration
QMAXDRILL	Liquid Polyamine	Water	Shale inhibitor

Completion Fluids

A workover or completion fluid is used to conduct a workover and/or completion operation. IDEC Fluid selection based on consideration of the formation characteristics for a particular well. The fluid will be able to control wellbore pressures, as well as be non-damaging to the production interval. Because an over-balanced fluid column exists in most wells during completion and workover operations, fluid selection is critical if formation damage is to be minimized. Non-damaging fluids can be solids free, clay free, acid soluble, water soluble or oil soluble and are used for operations such as: drilling-in, perforating, cleaning out sanded wells, gravel packing, packer fluids, under reaming and well control. While the costs of these fluids are initially high, they are economically justified by the reduction in the time spent remedying or stimulating a production zone, and by the higher production rates attained by using a fluid that is compatible with the formation.

IDEC offers a range of completion technologies including a completion and reservoir drill-in fluids, additives, and filtration and associated engineering services. IDEC advanced the engineering of completion fluids and associated technologies that accelerate and maximize production with minimal health, safety, and environment (HSE) impact as our target to provide a cost-effective solution for optimizing productivity throughout the drilling, workover, and completion processes.

Our planning, design, execution, and monitoring process ensure minimal formation damage that could restrict production.

IDEC completion focuses on total reservoir management to provide our customer with the following:

System Trade Name Description Application

Calcium Bromide

Single-salt inorganic brine

8.4– 15.1 (1.01 – 1.81)

Calcium Bromide/Calcium Chloride

Two-salt inorganic brine

11.7– 15.1 (1.40- 1.81)

Calcium Chloride

Single-salt inorganic brine

8.4– 11.6 (1.01 – 1.39)

Potassium Chloride

Single-salt inorganic brine

8.4– 9.7 (1.01 – 1.16)

Potassium Formate

Single-salt organic brine

8.4– 13.1 (1.01 – 1.57)

Sodium Bromide

Single-salt inorganic brine

8.4– 12.5 (1.01 – 1.50)

Sodium Bromide/Sodium Chloride

Two-salt inorganic brine

10.0– 12.7 (1.20- 1.52)

Sodium Chloride

Single-salt inorganic brine

8.4– 10.0 (1.01 – 1.20)

Sodium Formate

Single-salt organic brine

8.4– 11.1 (1.01 – 1.33)

Zinc Bromide/Calcium Bromide

Two-salt inorganic brine

14.2– 19.2 (1.70 – 2.30)

Zinc Bromide/Calcium Bromide/ Calcium Chloride

Three-salt inorganic brine

15.2– 19.2 (1.82 – 2.30)

Product Trade Name Description Primary Function Secondary Function
Ammonium Chloride (dry)	Dry, crystalline inorganic salt for mixing clear brines (typically at 3 – 6 wt %)	Shale control
Calcium Bromide (dry)	Dry, crystalline inorganic salt for mixing clear brines	Brine density adjustment
Calcium Bromide (liquid)	14.2-Ib/gal (1.70 SG) clear brine	Brine density adjustment	Shale control
Calcium Chloride (dry)	Dry, crystalline inorganic salt for mixing clear brines	Brine density adjustment	Shale control
Calcium Chloride (liquid)	11.6-Ib/gal (1.39 SG) clear brine	Brine density adjustment	Shale control
ID-VIS	Xanthan gum	Viscosifier	LSRV
ID-TROL	Starch derivative	Fluid loss control	Viscosifier
ID-VIS PLUS	Premium-grade, clarified xanthan gum	Viscosifier	LSRV
Potassium Chloride (dry)	Dry, crystalline inorganic salt for mixing clear brines	Shale control	Brine preparation
Potassium Formate (dry)	Dry, crystalline organic salt for mixing clear brines	Brine preparation
ID-CARB M	Sized ground marble	Fluid loss control
ID-CIDE	Biocide	Biocide
ID-FILM 300	Corrosion inhibitor for clear brines	Corrosion inhibitor
ID-SCAV 100	Oxygen scavenger for calcium-base clear brines	Corrosion control
ID-SCAV HS	Hydrogen sulfide scavenger for clear brines	Corrosion control
ID- HEC	Hydroxy ethyl cellulose (NEC) powder	Viscosifier
ID-HEC L	Liquid HEC viscosifier for clear brines	Viscosifier
Sodium Bromide (liquid)	12.5-Ib/gal (1.50 SG) brine	Brine density adjustment
Sodium Chloride (dry)	Dry, crystalline inorganic salt for mixing clear brines	Brine density adjustment
Sodium Formate (dry)	Dry, crystalline organic salt for mixing clear brines	Brine density adjustment
Zinc Bromide/ Calcium Bromide	19.2-Ib/gal (2.30 SG) clear brine	Brine density adjustment

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