Assessment of clay materials for suitability in drilling mud formulation from part of Ondo State, South-West Nigeria

Abstract Bentonite used for drilling operations in the oil and gas industry in Nigeria is mainly imported into the country. This project evaluated the efficiency of additives and their function in enhancing the rheological and flow properties of local bentonite clay, obtained from Ibule-soro in Ondo...

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Main Authors: Ameloko Aduojo Anthony, Ogologo Chinonso Esther, Daramola Olakunle Chris, Babalola Aisosa Oni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-07-01
Series:Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s13202-020-00947-9