Shell GTL Drilling Base Fluids
Shell GTL Saraline Drilling Base Fluids are non-toxic, multi-application synthetic drilling base fluids derived from natural gas - custom-made to meet drilling demands and challenges of the future in the most environmentally-friendly and safe manner-from scorching desert to subarctic temperatures, from deep water to high-temperature wells.
Improved Drilling Performance
Higher Drilling Efficiency
With lower equivalent circulating density (ECD), faster drilling rate, and increased hole cleaning with its low viscosity.
Better Mud Control
While drilling with less time spent on mud conditioning with its relatively consistent rheology profile over a wide range of working temperatures.
Improved safety
To workers and operations with its high flash point.
Enhanced Elastomer Performance
Which reduces failure leading to lower non-productive time (NPT) with its high aniline point.
Outstanding Environmental Properties & Health Management
Approved for Offshore Discharge
Rated “E” (Lowest Environmental Hazard) under OCNS4 (Offshore Chemical Notification Scheme). Approved for offshore discharge in Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Indonesia, Brunei, India, Nigeria, Dubai, and most recently, in China due to its extremely favorable environmental profile.
Low Ecotoxicity
Linear structure results in low toxicity to fish, invertebrates, and algae in water column and sediment toxicity tests. Does not bioaccumulate in marine organisms.
High Biodegradability
Readily biodegradable in both marine water (OECD 306 test) and fresh water (OECD 301F test). Excellent bioremediation potential through land-farming methods, as proven in onshore studies in Bangladesh, China, and New Zealand.
Product Range
Shell GTL Saraline 185
Premium-quality drilling fluid suitable for use in wide range of drilling applications.
Shell GTL Sarapar 147
Premium-quality drilling fluid suitable for use in shallow water applications and high-temperature high-pressure wells.
Shell GTL Saraline 200
Premium-quality drilling fluid suitable for use in onshore and offshore drilling applications.
Shell GTL Saraline LV-B
Premium-quality drilling base fluid with superior physical properties and benign HSE profile making it ideal for deep water, extended reach and cold climate drilling applications.
