OilChem BORE STAB – Liquid Gilsonite Solution for Enhanced Borehole Stability
Oil Chemistry Industrial Company (OilChem) is a leading Saudi Arabian manufacturer. The company engineers high-performance specialty chemicals tailored to the oil and gas industry. Known for its commitment to quality and innovation, OilChem provides drilling additives that meet demanding field conditions. One of its key solutions for borehole integrity is BORE STAB. OilChem formulated this powerful additive to improve stability during complex drilling operations.
Formulated for Water-Sensitive and Fractured Formations
OilChem developed BORE STAB as a liquid gilsonite-based product to reinforce borehole walls. The additive performs especially well in shale formations that are micro-fractured or highly reactive to water. These zones often lead to borehole collapse, fluid invasion, or stuck pipe—issues that raise costs and reduce drilling efficiency. BORE STAB forms a thin, resilient barrier that seals weak formations. It also reduces permeability and helps maintain borehole integrity under pressure.
By stabilizing these zones, BORE STAB not only improves wellbore conditions but also helps reduce torque, drag, and differential sticking. It supports continuous drilling by minimizing downhole interruptions caused by wellbore instability.
Practical Application and Versatility
This additive integrates easily into most water-based and oil-based drilling mud systems. Field engineers can mix it on-site, either in the active mud system or as a spotting fluid in high-risk intervals. BORE STAB is effective in both vertical and directional wells, making it a versatile option for a wide range of drilling programs.
The product also supports consistent filtration control and helps maintain desired rheological properties in the mud. It does not significantly alter viscosity, making it compatible with other additives used in well-designed drilling fluids.
Built for Field Performance
OilChem manufactures BORE STAB under stringent quality control standards to ensure reliability and performance in varied geological settings. Field teams have tested the additive across multiple shale zones. These tests consistently show its ability to enhance drilling stability and reduce non-productive time.
