Water Based Drilling Fluids

Minimise environmental impact and improve well-bore stability using our water-based drilling fluid products

We’re setting the standard in Drilling Fluids

Oilfield International Services offers advanced water-based drilling fluid system products, designed to address many of the technical limitations that often lead operators to rely on oil-based muds (OBM) systems. Our engineered water-based muds (WBM) products help lower costs while minimising environmental impact.

Whether your focus is environmental protection, reducing mud losses, reservoir preservation, or enhancing cementing operations, our specialised WBM products deliver superior clay inhibition, maintaining wellbore stability and reduced pore-pressure transmission, outperforming traditional mud system products in every aspect.

Product List

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OIS Coding Fluid System Function OIS Brand Name Chemical Product Description
OIS WBM 001 WBM pH Control CAUSTIC SODA Caustic Soda (Sodium Hydroxide) flakes are predominantly used in water based drilling fluids, playing a critical role of manipulating the pH level and maintaining wellbore stability.
OIS WBM 002 WBM pH Control SODA ASH Soda Ash is another pH control product which is predominantly used in water based drilling fluids, removes calcium, softening the water and raising the pH. The combination of treating out hardness and raising pH, allows for maximum hydration of products.
OIS WBM 003 WBM pH Control SODIUM BICARBONATE Sodium Bicarbonate is used to treat soluble calcium in water based drilling fluids as a source of Bicarbonate ions, which precipitate calcium and reduce pH. Sodium Bicarbonate is most commonly used to treat a cement contamination.
OIS WBM 004 WBM pH Control CITRIC ACID Citric Acid is used to reduce pH in water based drilling fluids, by precipitating soluble calcium and sequester iron and other metal poly valent ions.
OIS WBM 005 WBM Viscosifier VEN-XAN VEN-XAN, XCD polymer is primarily used as a viscosifier in drilling and completion fluids. It can be used as a viscosity modifier for both fresh water and salt saturated water based fluid systems.
OIS WBM 006 WBM Viscosifier VEN-GUM-3500 VEN-GUM (3500 CPS) is commonly used as a viscosifier in water based drilling fluids. This is fast hydrating and eco friendly viscosifier is derived from purified Guar Gum.
OIS WBM 007 WBM Viscosifier VEN-GUM-5000 VEN-GUM (5000 CPS) is commonly used as a viscosifier in water based drilling fluids. This is fast hydrating and eco friendly viscosifier is derived from purified Guar Gum.
OIS WBM 008 WBM Filtration Control / Viscosifier VEN-PAC HV (API - 13A) VEN-PAC HV (API-13A) - Polyanionic Cellulose High Viscosity is used in water based drilling fluids for a variety of applications, such as filtration control, viscosity and shale inhibition.
OIS WBM 009 WBM Viscosifier / Filtration Control VEN-PAC R (65% or 98%) VEN-PAC R (65% or 98%) Polyanionic Cellulose Regular is used in water based drilling fluids for a variety of applications, such as filtration control, viscosity and shale inhibition.
OIS WBM 010 WBM Filtration Control / Viscosifier VEN-PAC LV (API - 13A) VEN-PAC LV (API-13A) Polyanionic Cellulose Low Viscosity is used in water based drilling fluids for a variety of applications, such as filtration control, viscosity and shale inhibition.
OIS WBM 011 WBM Fluid Loss Control VEN-STARCH - API - 13A DG (Pre-Gelatinized) VEN-STARCH - API-13A Drilling Grade (Pre-Gelatinized) is a water soluble filteracake forming reducing agent used in water based and completion fluid systems.
OIS WBM 012 WBM Fluid Loss Control VEN-STARCH HT - CMS VEN-STARCH HT - CMS is a modified starch, specifically used in water based fluid systems as a high temperature filtration reducing agent.
OIS WBM 013 WBM Thinner VEN-THIN HC VEN-THIN HC (Humalite/ Causticised) is a drilling fluid additive which can be used in both fresh and salt water fluid systems. It is primarily used as a thinner, but also has secondary applications for shale stabilisation and HPHT thermal stability.
OIS WBM 014 WBM Thinner VEN-THIN P (Lignite/ Multi) VEN-THIN P (Potassium) is a water based drilling fluid additive, which acts as a thinner and shale inhibitor stone control over shale hydration. It provides supplemental potassium.
OIS WBM 015 WBM Thinner VEN-THIN CF VEN-THIN CF (Chrome Free) is a water based drilling fluid additive used in both fresh and salt water fluid systems. It is primarily used as a thinner, but also has secondary applications for shale stabilisation and HPHT thermal stability.
OIS WBM 016 WBM Shale Stabilizer VEN-GIL VEN-GIL is an essential drilling fluid additive used in water based muds, best known for shale stabilization properties and promoting wellbore stability.
OIS WBM 017 WBM Viscosifier / Filtration Control VEN-CMC HV (API-13A) VEN-CMC HV (API-13A) is a water based drilling fluid additive, which acts as a viscosifier and filtration control additive.
OIS WBM 018 WBM Viscosifier / Filtration Control VEN-CMC LV (API-13A) VEN-CMC LV (API-13A) is a water based drilling fluid additive, which acts as a viscosifier and filtration control additive.
OIS WBM 019 WBM Shale Stabilizer VEN-PHPA VEN-PHPA is a water soluble polymer which performs multiple functions within the water based drilling fluid system, displaying viscosifying with fluid loss functionality and inhibitive properties.
OIS WBM 020 WBM Shale Stabilizer VEN-POLYAMINE VEN-POLYAMINE is a polyamine shale inhibitor used in water based fluid systems, effectively inhibits shales, reactive clays and formation cuttings from hydrating, leading to increased wellbore stability.
OIS WBM 021 WBM Shale Stabilizer VEN-COL LC - MC VEN-COL LC is generally used in inhibitive water based drilling fluid systems. Performance of Glycol is enhanced with the presence of KCI Salt and it also has negligible adverse effects on rheology and mud/gel properties.
OIS WBM 022 WBM Shale Stabilizer VEN-COL CP - LC VEN-COL MC is generally used in inhibitive water based drilling fluid systems. Performance of Glycol is enhanced with the presence of KCI Salt and it also has negligible adverse effects on rheology and mud/gel properties.
OIS WBM 023 WBM Shale Stabilizer VEN-COL CP - HC VEN-COL HC is generally used in inhibitive water based drilling fluid systems. Performance of Glycol is enhanced with the presence of KCI Salt and it also has negligible adverse effects on rheology and mud/gel properties.
OIS WBM 024 WBM Shale Stabilizer VEN-Sulphonated Asphalt VEN-Sulphonated Asphalt is well known product for its versatility in water based fluid systems, with excellent fluid loss properties which inhibit shale hydration and high temperature stability.
OIS WBM 025 WBM ROP Enhancer / Anti-Bit Balling VEN-SURF DR VEN-SURF DR is a water based drilling fluid additive which improves wellbore cuttings removal by reducing friction between the drill pipe and wellbore, best known for preventing bit balling and enhancing wellbore cleaniness.
OIS WBM 026 WBM Cleaning Surfactant VEN-WASH R VEN-WASH R is our multipurpose surfactant rig cleaner.
OIS WBM 027 WBM Lubricant VEN-LUBE OEM VEN-LUBE OEM is our premium water based fluid system Lubricant.

Oilfield International Services possesses extensive experience in drilling and completion fluids, having successfully executed numerous projects for major oil and gas operators across the globe.