1. Drilling Optimisation
  2. Drilling Fluids

Drilling Fluids

Unlock your optimal drilling fluids program with IMDEX

Optimise productivity

Drill faster and to specification by using our fit-for-purpose and site-specific products we’ve developed in collaboration with our clients globally.

Highest standards in biodegradability

We are committed to developing environmentally friendly solutions. Our products are tested extensively across a wide range of parameters.

Advanced R&D capabilities

We develop and manufacture the majority of our own products. Our R&D and testing laboratories are managed by qualified industrial chemists specialising in drilling-fluid development.

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Solutions for any site

We work closely with you to understand the challenges you face, to ensure our Drilling Optimisation solutions support you with: 

Pressure to increase productivity and penetration rates

Core recovery and/or sample integrity issues

Torque, lost circulation, fluid loss, borehole instability, or hole-cleaning issues

Consistently hitting targets under pressure

Health, safety and environmental responsibility

Lack of visibility on contract progress and reporting

The fluids expert


Our team have extensive experience in geology, drilling fluid chemistry, drilling calculations and best practise in a variety of drilling operations.

Our highly mobile team of fluid and equipment engineers provide on-site and local support wherever you're based, to improve productivity, resolve challenges and train drill crews.

Access industry-best knowledge and skills training, anywhere, anytime, with IMDEX.


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Success in all ground formations

Our drilling fluids are designed to ensure operational success in all ground formations and environmentally sensitive areas.

We have a comprehensive range of muds and specialty products to enhance drilling productivity and resolve challenges including: poor core recovery; difficult clays and shales; unconsolidated and fractured formations; lost circulation problems; or working with hard or salt-saturated water.

Drilling Optimisation fluids

    Accessories

    With over 40 years of research and development of drilling fluids you can trust our accessories to support your operations with precision and efficiency.