The use of drilling fluids in both vertical and horizontal mud drilling is known to be of extreme importance to complete the drilling process. Drilling fluids have some key functions including:
Any driller can tell you that no two holes are alike. It is of key importance to match your drilling fluid to the ground conditions. In order to do this, a driller must be able to identify the characteristics of the ground they are drilling through and maximize their drilling performance by managing their drilling fluids correctly.