Drilling Fluids & Performance Fluids

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P2 Energy Services made the strategic decision to build on our success in OCTG distribution by expanding into the drilling base fluids space in 2019. Just a few years later, P2E is the leading synthetic drilling fluids distributor in the U.S., with a footprint spanning all of North America and from single-rig operators to supermajors.

Our rapid growth is a direct result of efficient last-mile logistics with 24/7 callouts, close customer relationships, quick problem-solving and best-in-class connections to both technical expertise and supplier partnerships. Trust P2E to deliver ESG-friendly fluids that reduce your total cost of ownership, time on drilling and the impact to the community and your AFE.

Best-in-class service and delivery

Anchored in the U.S. Gulf Coast, our widespread fluids supply chain is supported by high-quality logistics partners across all the nation’s major basins. Wherever you’re drilling, we can deliver fluid quickly and economically.

Sales and technical expertise

P2E’s fluids team is uniquely equipped to provide market-leading product knowledge with supplier- and lab-backed support. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide ad hoc synthetic fluid and mud-related solutions tailored to your needs.

Competitive, transparent pricing

We strive to lead in connecting customers with cleaner alternatives to diesel that also reduce costs. Our transparent pricing model empowers operators to understand broader elements of costs and make informed decisions based on the total cost of ownership, not just unit material costs.

Strategic partnerships

P2E’s fluids business is built from strong strategic relationships across our value chain. We offer fluids from major global manufacturing partners with production in multiple countries and regions, and we leverage our proven OCTG supply chain to store and deliver those fluids to your rig when you need them.

Synthetic Drilling Fluids
Performance Fluids

Synthetic Drilling Fluids

P2E is the market leader in providing synthetic fluids to the U.S. onshore oil and gas drilling industry. Our current portfolio of drilling fluids consists entirely of IOGP Group III non-aqueous base fluids — the purest drilling fluids manufactured globally. These are not only exponentially cleaner than diesel and other mineral oils and gas oils, but also perform more efficiently downhole.

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"This has helped our solids control, as we’re seeing 5% to 6% low-gravity solids today. We’ve had better ROP with it, less washing and reaming, less tripping, better casing runs and the ability to pull off-bottom better. We’ve seen the price per gallon difference between diesel get wiped out in a matter of days."

— Operator with multiple rigs in the Haynesville

"We’ve saved $100K on mud cost alone in the first month of switching from OBM to SBM, even with the increased unit cost of the fluid."

— Operator with multiple rigs in the Haynesville

"We were hesitant to the change at first, but now we’re loving the system and we’re prepared to build it for operators everywhere. One of our operators in [the Haynesville] just drilled their fastest two wells ever, high-fiving until their hands were sore. We’re pulling off-bottom super easy and getting back in the hole easier. The higher aniline point is a huge game-changer vs. OBM, saving time and money downhole as it’s kinder to the motors and NWD. If these guys are also going to dispose of cuttings in the reserve pit, it’s a complete game-changer."

— Mud company working with multiple operators in the Haynesville

Operational Benefits

The synthetic fluid we provide has technical properties that promote performance advantages when compared to diesel, including:

Option to do on-site cuttings disposal
Improved lubricity properties
Better torque performance
Less Non-Productive Time (NPT) due to less frequent elastomer failures
Higher rate of penetration (ROP) from more consistent mud rheology
Improved Mechanical Specific Energy (MSE) for longer unconventional laterals
Faster casing runs for more efficient operations and lower rig time
Higher filtration quality: Less water in HTHP filtrate and non-sticky cake reducing chemical additives

Oil Drilling Rig surrounded by mountains

Sustainability Benefits

Up to 2500X cleaner than diesel, Group III synthetic fluids offer numerous ESG benefits, including:

Significantly cleaner cuttings, regardless of where and how disposal is done
Lower GHG emissions due to less evaporation
Significantly reduced health risks to rig employees and people near rig site
Overall lower impact on environment
Reduced placarding and reporting of hazard statements and spills

Operational Benefits

The synthetic fluid we provide has technical properties that promote performance advantages when compared to diesel, including:

Option to do on-site cuttings disposal
Improved lubricity properties
Better torque performance
Less Non-Productive Time (NPT) due to less frequent elastomer failures
Higher rate of penetration (ROP) from more consistent mud rheology
Improved Mechanical Specific Energy (MSE) for longer unconventional laterals
Faster casing runs for more efficient operations and lower rig time
Higher filtration quality: Less water in HTHP filtrate and non-sticky cake reducing chemical additives

Sustainability Benefits

Up to 2500X cleaner than diesel, Group III synthetic fluids offer numerous ESG benefits, including:

Significantly cleaner cuttings, regardless of where and how disposal is done
Lower GHG emissions due to less evaporation
Significantly reduced health risks to rig employees and people near rig site
Overall lower impact on environment
Reduced placarding and reporting of hazard statements and spills

Performance Fluids

P2E’s portfolio of synthetic performance fluids outperform many conventional solvents — all while reducing environmental impact. High-purity and low-odor, these fluids deliver enhanced biodegradability, lower toxicity and a reduced potential for ozone formation. Whether your operation involves mining, water treatment, agriculture or metalworking, our experts can help you secure performance fluids that optimize performance, environmental impact and cost savings.