ASPHASOL

Water dispersible shale inhibitor

ASPHASOL shale inhibitor is a partially water soluble, water dispersible blend, containing sulfonated organic resins for water-base muds. It aids in stabilizing shale sections, controlling solids dispersion and improving wall cake characteristics. Being partially soluble, ASPHASOL has the capability of plugging micro-fractured shales and sealing shales so that the hydrostatic overbalance from the fluid column is not transmitted to the pore pressure network of shale formations adjacent to the wellbore.

ASPHASOL can be used in most water-base muds. It is a free-flowing powder and can be added directly to the mud system through the mixing hopper.

Advantages:

• Increases wellbore stability
• Plugs micro-fractures and seals shales
• Inhibits swelling and water wetting of shales
• Reduces High-Temperature, High-Pressure (HTHP) fluid loss
• Reduces torque and drag
• Improves filter cake quality