Developing an efficient ester-based drilling fluid based on Calophyllum Inophyllum oil for eco-friendly drilling of unconventional shale formation

• Main Authors: Arain, A.H., Ridha, S., Suppiah, R.R., Irawan, S., Ilyas, S.U.
• Format: Article
• Published: 2022
• Online Access: http://scholars.utp.edu.my/id/eprint/34043/; https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85140995201&doi=10.1016%2fj.petrol.2022.111141&partnerID=40&md5=103beac2fb938a56dc52dd154765cadf

The ester-based drilling fluids has been emerged as an alternative to diesel and mineral oil-based drilling fluids and are preferred due to their high biodegradability and low toxicity. In this research study, a novel environment-friendly ester-based drilling fluid has been developed from non-edible...