Chevron Phillips Chemical and Drilling Specialties Launch New Drilling Fluid Lubricant
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Drilling Specialties, in collaboration with Chevron Phillips Chemical’s polyalphaolefins organization, has launched NanoSlide™ drilling fluid lubricant, a proprietary next-generation drilling fluid product designed to deliver exceptional wear reduction and friction control in high-demand drilling environments.
NanoSlide™ lubricant features a multiphase formulation that combines micronized graphene and Synfluid® PAO. Together, these components form a durable tribofilm that protects drill pipe surfaces under extreme pressure and temperature conditions.
Drawing on insights from Drilling Specialties’ Tribex™ ERD dry lubricant, the formulation was refined through tribometer testing at CPChem’s Research and Technology facility in Kingwood, Texas. Using Stribeck curve analysis, the team identified optimal component concentrations, consistently achieving a coefficient of friction below 0.05, outperforming current industry standards.
“NanoSlide™ lubricant represents a major leap forward in drilling fluid technology. This product reflects our commitment to innovation, collaboration and solving real-world challenges for our customers,” said Nick Palmer, business manager at Drilling Specialties.
The formulation offers several technical advantages, including graphene-enhanced lubricity and asperity filling, sustained wear protection through tribofilm formation, broad compatibility with various pH levels and brine types, and strong shear stability with reliable low-temperature performance.
NanoSlide™ lubricants have been field tested in real-world conditions. In a recent trial, the team saw success in the Bakken Formation, a major underground oil and gas deposit located beneath North Dakota and Montana, with significant reduction in pipe wear and drill time.
NanoSlide™ lubricant offers the drilling industry a technically advanced, cost-effective solution designed to enhance operational efficiency and extend equipment life.
Chevron Phillips Chemical is one of the world’s top producers of olefins and polyolefins and a leading supplier of aromatics, alpha olefins, styrenics, specialty chemicals, polyethylene piping, and polymer resins. With approximately 5,000 employees, Chevron Phillips Chemical and its affiliates own nearly $20 billion in assets, including 31 manufacturing and research facilities in six countries. Chevron Phillips Chemical is owned equally by Chevron U.S.A. and Phillips 66, and is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas.
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