Bakken Xpress
Harsh brine drilling fluids lubricant
The Bakken Xpress harsh brine drilling fluids lubricant provides outstanding lubricity in produced water and brine fluids and reduces metal-to-metal and metal-to-wellbore friction. Bakken Xpress lubricant significantly decreases torque and drag in high-angle and horizontal wells compared with traditional lubricants.
| Typical Physical Properties | |
| Physical appearance | Brown liquid |
| Specific gravity | 0.86 at 68 degF [20 degC] |
| pH | 6.56 (10% 75/25:IPA/H2O) |
| Solubility in water | Slightly soluble |
| Flash point | 76.8 degF [24.9 degC] |
Applications
- Produced water and brine fluids
Benefits
- Reduces the coefficient of friction, torque, and drag
- Helps maximize ROP
- Resists storage in cold environments down to –4 degF [–20 degC]
Features
- Environmentally acceptable, nondiesel-based lubricant
- Effectiveness in produced water and brines
Limitations
It has a minimal tendency to grease out when exposed to a high-pH, high-hardness environment. It is not intended for offshore drilling applications.
Toxicity and handling
Handle as an industrial chemical, wearing protective equipment and observing the precautions as described in the safety data sheet (SDS). Bioassay information is available upon request.
Packaging and storage
Bakken Xpress lubricant is generally packaged in 55-galUS [208-L] drums. Follow safe warehousing practices regarding palletizing, banding, shrink-wrapping, and stacking. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated place. Store in original container. Avoid heat, flames, and other sources of ignition. To avoid ignition of vapors by static electricity discharge, all metal parts of the equipment must be grounded.
