API Grade Barite
Engineered for Oil & Gas Exploration
Our API-grade barite meets all specifications under API 13A, making it the ideal weighting agent for drilling fluids in oil and gas exploration.
Api Grade TDS
Color
Grey
BaSO₄
min 94.5 %
Packaging
Big bags
BB x 1.5 mt | BB x 1.0 mt
BB x 1.5 mt | BB x 1.0 mt
Transport
Vessel / Truck
Key Feature
High specific gravity SG 4.37+ for efficient mud formulation
| Density | Moisture | Particles < 6 μm | Residue > 75 μm | Water soluble earth metals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.38 g/cm³ | max 1.00 % | max 30.0 % | max 3.00 % | max 250 mg/kg |
Applications of API GRADE Barite for Drilling
Weighting Agent in Drilling Mud
Primary Function: Increases the density of drilling mud to maintain well control and prevent blowouts.
Benefits:
- Balances formation pressures during drilling.
- Ensures smooth and safe drilling operations, even in challenging subsurface conditions.
- Minimizes the risk of wellbore collapse by providing hydrostatic pressure.
Cementing Operations
- Used to increase the density of cement slurries during well construction.
- Enhances wellbore stability by preventing gas migration and improving zonal isolation.
High-Performance Oil-Based Muds
Optimized for use in oil-based and synthetic-based drilling fluids, providing superior lubrication and stability in extreme drilling environments.
Deep Water and High-Pressure Wells
Essential for maintaining proper pressure control in ultra-deepwater wells and high-temperature, high-pressure (HTHP) drilling conditions.
Horizontal and Directional Drilling
Aids in efficient cuttings transport and helps maintain mud weight in complex well trajectories.