Oil and gas

Natural asphalt for filtration control and wellbore strengthening in OBM/SBM.

Drilling Fluid Performance Guide

Essential technical information for applying Kuark natural asphalt in filtration control and wellbore strengthening programs.

    • Physical appearance: Dark, fine powder

    • Bulk density: 1130 kg/m³

    • Particle size: <25 % retained on 200-mesh (75 µm)

    • Moisture: <2.5 %

    • Softening point: 190–210 °C (variant dependent)

    • Flash point: ≥220 °C

  • Designed for OBM/SBM to cut fluid loss and help seal micro-fractures; stabilizes emulsions and suspension properties under temperature.

    • Recommended dosage: 15–30 kg/m³ (optimize by HTHP/filter press)

    • When to add: Initial formulation or remedial addition

    • Where to add: Active system; compatible with cement spacer use-cases

    • WBM use: Treat with surfactants before addition
      Interactive:

    • Dose slider (15–30 kg/m³) + mud volume input (m³) → outputs kg required, bags (22.7 kg), and pallets (40 bags).

    • Variant picker (190/220/240 °C) that updates the spec row and usage note. 5. NAT-ASF TDS (1)..

    • Base fluids: Diesel, mineral oil, synthetic-based; WBM with surfactant treatment

    • Operational note: No adverse effect on mud rheology (per sheet claims)

    • Role synergy: Filtration control + wellbore strengthening; emulsion stability aid

    • Handle as an industrial chemical; use PPE as per SDS

    • Flash point ≥220 °C; avoid heat/sparks/flames

    • Bioassay info available on request

    • Pack: 50-lb (22.7 kg) paper sacks; 40 sacks/pallet

    • Storage: Dry, ventilated; keep container closed; away from heat/incompatibles

Natural Asphalt for Upstream

Use natural asphalt as LCM and cement additive to cut fluid loss, stabilize shales, boost annular fill, and outperform synthetics in HPHT wells—at lower cost.

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