Halliburton Introduces Wellbore Stability Sealant

Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) introduced the BaraFLC® Nano-1 wellbore sealant, a nanocomposite suspension that boosts wellbore stability. This innovative sealant works with Halliburton’s existing conventional and high-performance water-based fluid systems to create a tighter, more secure seal that decreases fluid loss into the formation. Halliburton’s BaraFLC Nano-1 sealant employs nanoparticles to reduce interaction between filtrate and reactive shale formations, preventing the transmission of pore pressure. This helps strengthen wellbore integrity, which can extend drilling time and efficiency. Sold as a liquid, BaraFLC Nano-1 sealant reduces bag waste and airborne dust. It comes in ready-to-inject form and can be easily mixed with water-based fluids, which can reduce non-productive time. “In many areas around the world, our customers require high-performance water-based fluid systems to maximize the value of their wellbore,” said Toby Dixon, Senior Vice President of Halliburton. “We developed nanotechnology that results in a step change compared to conventional sealants and rivals the performance of oil-based fluids.” Source