Shale inhibition additive for oil/gas down hole fluids and...

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2007-09-11

2007-09-11

Gulakowski, Randy (Department: 1712)

Earth boring, well treating, and oil field chemistry

Earth boring

Contains organic component

C507S244000, C166S294000, C166S308200, C166S308300

Reexamination Certificate

active

10999796

ABSTRACT:
An under-balanced drilling fluid additive is disclosed which reduces reactive shale and/or clay swelling during under-balanced drilling operations, where the additive includes an effective amount of a choline salt. A method for under-balanced drilling is also disclosed including the step of circulating a drilling fluid including an effective amount of a choline salt to reduce reactive shale and/or clay swelling during under-balanced drilling operations.

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