DRILLING FLUIDS

Protecting the environment and the operator.

Environmental legislation that applies to offshore oil and gas production is becoming increasingly stringent. Complying with this legislation requires the development of new, clean technologies that meet the efficiency and safety needs of oil and gas companies.

TOTAL Special Fluids is leading the way with its range of high quality drilling fluids.

Technical requirements

For hygiene and safety at work :

• Low vapour pressure
• Non irritant for the skin and the eyes
• Non carcinogenic
• High flash point

For the aquatic environment :

• Non toxic for aquatic species
• Biodegradable

For the technical application :

• Stable rheological properties at high pressure and high temperature.
• Severe operating conditions (Deep water...)

Total drilling fluids are approved and used all over the world.

Total is a producer, user and marketer of high-quality drilling fluids. We understand the difficulties that confront drillers and propose three product ranges at the cutting edge of technology:

• HDF, the classic range
• EDC, the high-tech drilling fluid: aromatic-free and safe for the environment
• EDC-DW, for deep water drilling

for further details: contact us