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Pipe-Freeing Agents

Spotting or soaking agents for all types of drilling fluids

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M-I SWACO has developed chemical solutions designed to free pipe once it has become differentially stuck. We offer pipe-freeing agents for use as spotting or soaking fluids for all types of drilling fluids.

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PIPE-LAX ENV WH
Low-toxicity, stuck-pipe spotting fluid
Free differentially stuck pipe by penetrating between the wallcake and drillstring.
PIPE-LAX OB
Oil-based spotting fluid
Free stuck drillstrings when using invert-emulsion drilling fluids.
PIPE-LAX W EH
Stuck-pipe spotting fluid
Liquid one-drum product for preparing weighted oil-based spotting fluids.
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Product Sheet PIPE-LAX ENV WH

Designed to free differentially stuck pipe by penetrating between the wall cake and drillstring.

Product Sheet PIPE-LAX OB

Obtained higher spurt loss and higher cumulative volumes in Eastern Venezuela.

Product Sheet PIPELAX W EH Stuck-Pipe Additive

Dehydrates and cracks filtercakes, allowing the spotting fluid to penetrate between the drillstring and the formation.

Product Sheet PIPE-LAX W (EXPORT) Stuck-Pipe Spotting Fluid

Dehydrates and cracks filtercakes, allowing the spotting fluid to penetrate between the drillstring and formation.

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