3M Glass Bubblesfor Drilling & Cementing

Engineered to perform under pressure.

3M™ Glass Bubbles for pressure control fluids, cement slurries and drilling optimization.

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3M Glass Bubbles for cementing and drilling fluids

3M™ Glass Bubbles HGS series are high strength-to-density hollow glass spheres designed for use in drilling, completion, and workover fluids, as well as cement slurries for the oil and gas industry. With nominal densities ranging from 0.28 to 0.60 g/cc and isostatic crush strengths from 4,000 to 19,000 psi, they are a good choice for use in shallow to deep wells. Helping reduce downhole pressure of the fluid column during any operation, 3M Glass Bubbles HGS series can help operators avoid loss, prevent formation damage and reduce non-productive time (NPT), which could unlock cost savings and increase well integrity and productivity.

Cementing
Low-density cements formulated with 3M glass bubbles HGS series offer the potential to reduce costs and improve performance compared to other commonly used techniques, including water-extended slurries, foamed cements or other microspheres, or more costly multi-staging.

Help prevent problems associated with lost circulation, such as reduced Top of Cement (TOC) and thus the need for remedial squeeze

Help achieve highest strength-to-weight cement designs

Increased yield per sack of cement
Drilling fluids
3M glass bubbles HGS series help achieve and maintain target densities in drilling, completion and workover fluids. These low-density drilling fluids help minimize differential sticking, lost circulation, reduced penetration rates and other problems associated with excessive overbalance conditions. Glass bubble-based fluids can be reconditioned and reused, helping you reduce costs.

More homogeneous and incompressible fluid properties compared to aerated systems

More economical and allow a greater density reduction window than synthetic oils

Compatible with both water-based and oil-based systems

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