Modification Method of High-Efficiency Organic Bentonite for Drilling Fluids: A Review
Yi Pan,
Xinyue Zhang,
Chengcheng Ji,
Qianru Zhan,
Zhaoxuan Li,
Jian Guan,
Jian Huang
Affiliations
Yi Pan
Department of Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering College, Liaoning Petrochemical University, No. 1, West Section of Dandong Road, Wanghua District, Fushun 113001, China
Xinyue Zhang
Department of Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering College, Liaoning Petrochemical University, No. 1, West Section of Dandong Road, Wanghua District, Fushun 113001, China
Chengcheng Ji
Engineering Training Centre, Liaoning Petrochemical University, No. 1, West Section of Dandong Road, Wanghua District, Fushun 113001, China
Qianru Zhan
Department of Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering College, Liaoning Petrochemical University, No. 1, West Section of Dandong Road, Wanghua District, Fushun 113001, China
Zhaoxuan Li
Department of Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering College, Liaoning Petrochemical University, No. 1, West Section of Dandong Road, Wanghua District, Fushun 113001, China
Jian Guan
Engineering Department of Greatwall Well Drilling Company, China National Petroleum Corporation, Panjin 124000, China
Jian Huang
Liaohe Oil Field Construction Company of China National Petroleum Company, Panjin 124000, China
The requirements for drilling bentonites are tightening due to ever-increasing demands for petroleum resources, coupled with cost and reaction technology constraints. In addition to raising the risk of drilling, bentonite’s poor performance also raises the possibility of safety incidents and significant financial losses. Organically modified bentonites effectively reduce the consumption of drilling fluids, conserve resources, and lessen environmental effects. This paper aims to provide an overview of the several organic modification methods of bentonite for drilling fluids. It also evaluates the characteristics and application impacts of bentonite. We primarily describe the three popular modification methods represented by intercalation, coupling, and grafting. Also, this review provides the effect of molecular simulation on the investigation of structure in microconfined conditions. Through microlearning, organically modified bentonite with exceptional performance is to be further developed.
