We’re experts and innovators focused on solving challenges, embracing change and growing.
We deliver powerful drilling possibilities.
Oilfield service companies need to provide high-performing, cost-effective products so their customers can drill efficiently and lower overall well costs. Vibrantz sources high-quality raw materials to meet the ever-changing demands of the drilling fluids industry such as longer lateral wells, hotter temperatures and managed pressure drilling.
We have the flexibility and innovation capabilities to develop products fit for various market needs.
Customers can confidently trust that our product suite is available to meet any drilling challenge:
We supply mixed metal oxides (MMOs); weighting agents; loss circulation and seepage control additives; shale and fluid loss control additives; viscosifiers; lubricants; thinners; emulsifiers and wetting agents; specialty products; and commodity additives.
Your Houston-based partner for specialty drilling fluid additives.
We bring over 60 years of drilling fluid experience, multiple international manufacturing sites and a dedicated fluids innovation center. We continuously partner with customers to develop new products and offer custom grinding, sizing and blending capabilities.
Our products excel in oilfield drilling applications including:
- Directional or horizontal drilling
- Extended reach wells
- Managed pressure drilling environments
- Deepwater environments with a limited hydraulic window
- High-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) wells
- Conventional and unconventional drilling applications
Products and solutions
Commodity additives
Vibrantz is a one-stop shop for all oil and gas drilling fluid products. Not only do we provide customers with specialty products, but we also supply several commodities for customers to be able to get all the materials needed for wells they service. Customers can balance their load with commodity products.
Barite
Weighting agent
Bentonite (non-treated)
Section 10 API gel
Bentonite (treated)
Section 9 API gel
Salt gel
Attapulgite API gel
Lime
Calcium hydroxide; slaked lime
Sodium bicarb
Sodium bicarbonate
Soda ash
Sodium carbonate, dense
Calcium chloride powder
Brine density and water activity in OBM/SBM
Potassium chloride
Potassium-ion source
SAPP
Sodium acid pyrophosphate
Drilling or soap sticks
SAPP sticks
PHPA sticks
Citric acid
pH control
Invert emulsifiers and wetting agents
Our products are engineered to provide strong emulsification and wetting properties for invert emulsions. Used in OBMs, they emulsify the water phase into the oil phase to provide fluid loss control and enhance electrical stability.
REDI-MUL
Powdered emulsifier
P-Mul
Primary emulsifier for OBM
S-Mul
Secondary emulsifier
WA
Wetting agent for OBM and secondary emulsifier booster
Techwet
Powerful wetting agent for OBM
Loss circulation and seepage control
Our loss circulation and squeeze products meet the ever-growing need for wellbore strengthening and more advanced drilling solutions. We offer a variety of engineered products and custom solutions formulated for synthetic or oil- and water-based muds, as well as squeeze products.
PRIMO SEAL GP
Naturally oil-wet, resilient fibers for oil-based mud (OBM)
PRIMO OBM SEAL
Fibrous loss circulation material (LCM) blend for OBM
Black LCM
Multi-particle blend, broad particle distribution for OBM
Fiber Fluid®
Low bulk density, fibrous LCM
FracMagic
Wellbore strengthening blend that plugs fractures from 500-3000 microns
Poly Flake
3/8″ polymer flake blend
Fiber Seal AS
Acid soluble fiber
Walnut Shell
Granular walnut shell
Pronto Plug®
Granular nutshell
Acid Soluble LCM
Blend of acid soluble minerals, fibers and polymers
PRIMO® Flake
Acid soluble flake-shaped carbonate LCM
Calcium Carbonate
Acid soluble LCM with various size grades available
Vari Seal
Blend of fibers, polymer flakes and nut shells
Fiber-Plate
Resilient ground fiber
Fiber LCM
Resilient ground fiber
LCM Blend F
Proprietary blend of resilient fiber and polymers
Premium Blend
Proprietary multi-component fibrous LCM
G&S Seal
Resilient carbon-based LCM
Sweep
Combination LCM and hole cleaner for vertical and horizontal wells
Wood Pellets
Patented pelletized LCM and absorbent
Cotton Seed Hulls
Fibrous LCM
Mica
Flake LCM
Drill Paper
Ground fibrous paper
Acid Soluble Squeeze
More than 90% acid soluble, high-solids, high-fluid loss squeeze product
Squeeze
Economical high-solids, high-fluid loss squeeze product
Squeeze II
Premium high-solids, high-fluid loss squeeze product
PS Squeeze
Premium high-solids, high-fluid loss squeeze blend with swelling polymer for fracture sealing
Super Plug
High-solids, high-fluid loss blend with broad particle size distribution and great compressive strength
Lubricant products
We supply a wide array of lubricants designed to reduce torque and drag in both vertical and horizontal drilling operations. Our economical and patented lubrication solutions provide customers with unique performance options tailored to varying applications.
Glass Beads
Soda-lime glass beads; crush strength > 15,000 PSI
Ceramic Beads
Proprietary blend of ceramic beads; crush strength > 15,000 PSI
Jet Beads
Carbon-based, high crush strength lubricating beads
PRIMO Beads HD
Dual-density beads for top- and bottom-hole lubrication for horizontal drilling
Poly Beads
Styrene-divinylbenzene copolymer beads; crush strength > 15,000 PSI
Micro Beads Liquid
Liquid suspension of sub-100-micron (140 mesh) beads; 50% beads by weight
Poly Beads Liquid
Liquid suspension of poly beads from 450-150 microns; 40% beads by weight
PRIMO LUBE EXTREME
Premium blend of esters, sulfurized extreme pressure additives and non-toxic oils
PRIMO LUBE
High-end blend of esters, sulfurized extreme pressure additives and non-toxic oils
PRIMO LUBE II
Mid-range blend of esters, sulfurized extreme pressure additives and non-toxic oils
PRIMO LUBE III
Low-range blend of esters, sulfurized extreme pressure additives and non-toxic oils
PRIMO LUBE N PLUS
Designed for severe monovalent and divalent brines; non-cheesing and low foaming
Polyol Lube
Environmentally friendly water-dispersible lubricant that provides wellbore stability
Graphite
Natural, amorphous graphite for lubrication and fracture sealing
Liquid Graphite
Water-based glycol and graphite suspension
Mixed metal oxides
Our suite of mixed metal oxides (MMOs) can be added to a clay containing water-based fluid to enhance its rheological properties. This combination produces a unique thixotropic, shear-thinning fluid that is highly viscous at low shear rates but becomes very thin at high shear rates. These products retain well-bore integrity, especially in high salt-containing and unconsolidated formations, reduce mud loss and prevent loss circulation in highly porous or fractured formations.
PRIMO® MMO D
Primary grade MMO for highly thixotropic shear thinning fluid up to 300°F
PRIMO MMO ST
Salt tolerant MMO for highly thixotropic shear thinning fluid up to 275°F
PRIMO MMO DV
Calcium/magnesium tolerant grade MMO for highly thixotropic shear thinning fluid up to 250°F
PRIMO MMO HT
High-temperature grade MMO for highly thixotropic shear thinning fluid up to 400°F
PRIMO MMO HDD
NSF-certified, low-temperature formulation (<150°F) of MMO for highly thixotropic shear thinning fluid
REDI-MMO
One-sack complete MMO system for low temperature (<150°F) drilling
PRIMO MMO GEL
Premium bentonite for MMO system
PRIMO MMO FLR
Fluid loss control additive for MMO system
PRIMO MMO AS
Liquid anionic suppressant for MMO system
PRIMO MMO HIB
Polymeric shale inhibitor and fluid loss additive for MMO system
Shale and fluid loss control additives
We offer specialty products designed to control fluid loss in sensitive formations and inhibit troublesome shales in both oil- and water-based fluids.
PRIMO ASP
Economical natural asphaltite resin for borehole stability and fluid loss control up to 300°F
RD-472
Natural asphaltite resin for borehole stability and fluid loss control for use up to 325°F
PRIMO ASP HT
Natural asphaltite resin for borehole stability and fluid loss control for use up to 375°F
PRIMO SSU
Modified asphalt for borehole stability and fluid loss control on OBM up to 325°F
PRIMO FIL HT 2
Polymeric filtration control additive for diesel, mineral oil and internal olefin up to 300°F
PRIMO FIL HT 3
High-performance polymeric filtration control additive for all base oils up to 400°F
Petro-Lig
Economical organically-treated lignite for filtration control in OBM
Petro-Lig HT
Amine-treated lignite for filtration control in OBM
White starch
Pre-gelatinized starch
CM starch
Carboxymethyl starch stable up to 250°F
HP starch
Hydroxypropyl starch stable up to 250°F
HT starch
High-temperature modified starch stable up to 275°-300° F
CMC HV and LV
Carboxymethyl cellulose for fluid loss control
PRIMO PAC I HV and LV
Polyanionic cellulose with a purity of >92%
PRIMO PAC II HV and LV
Polyanionic cellulose that meets all API specifications
PRIMO PAC HV and LV Liquid
Fast dispersing liquid suspension of PRIMO PAC; 40% active by weight
SPA
Modified acrylic polymer for fluid loss control in monovalent brines up to 400°F
PRIMO THERM
Synthetic polymer for fluid loss control in mono or divalent brines to >400°F
PRIMO ASP HT+
Water-dispersible natural asphaltite resin for borehole stability and fluid loss control in WBM
PRIMO SST
Water-dispersible modified asphalt for borehole stability and fluid loss control in water-based mud (WBM)
PRIMO PHALT
Sulphonated asphalt product to stabilize shale and control fluid loss in WBM
PRIMO PHALT K
Potassium-based sulfonated asphalt product
TS-2000 / TS-2500
Proprietary premium sulfonated asphalt products
Liquid sulfonated asphalt
Liquid suspension of sulfonated asphalt
Liquid asphaltite
Polyglycol suspension of asphaltite for fluid loss control and lubricity
Therma-Lig II
Resinated lignite for fluid loss control up to 350°F
PHPA DRY
Partially hydrolyzed polyacrylamide for viscosity and clay inhibition in WBM
PHPA DRY LRD
Partially hydrolyzed polyacrylamide for low viscosity and clay inhibition in WBM
PHPA liquid
Liquid emulsion of partially-hydrolyzed polyacrylamide for viscosity and clay inhibition in WBM
Shale control 55
Liquid non-ionic encapsulating polymeric shale inhibitor
Shale control F-1
Dry non-ionic encapsulating polymeric shale inhibitor
KCI substitute
Liquid clay hydration suppressant alternate to potassium chloride with weak binding
Liquid no-swell
Proprietary permanent liquid shale inhibitor with strong binding
Specialty products
We offer a suite of products to treat unique drilling situations and problems, ranging from direct emulsifiers to scavengers, foamers, defoamers, spotting fluids and detergents.
D-Mul
Direct emulsion emulsifier
H2S Scavenger
Non-aldehyde amine-based hydrogen sulfide scavenger
Corrosion Inhibitor
Filming amine corrosion inhibitor, O2 and H2S scavenger compatible with freshwater and completion brines
Oxygen Scavenger ABS
Ammonium bisulfite-based oxygen scavenger
Silicone Defoamer
Silicone and polyhydric alcohol blend
Glycol Defoamer
Polyol-based defoamer
Alcohol Defoamer
Alcohol-based defoamer
Aluminum Stearate
Dry powdered defoamer
PRIMO FOAM
Foaming agent for fresh water and brines
Dry Spotting Fluid
Dry pipe-freeing additive
Free Pipe LO
Liquid pipe-freeing additive
G-Sorb
Economical absorption material for cleanup and waste management
DD II (Drilling Detergent)
Anti-bit balling and anti-accretion drilling detergent rate of penetration (ROP) enhancer
ROP III
Concentrated surfactant-based ROP enhancer
Rig Wash
Strong degreaser surfactant blend for rig maintenance
Thinners
Our variety of thinners are based on either chrome or chrome-free lignosulfonates, tannins or polymer chemistries that control mud rheology while optimizing performance.
Oil Mud Thinner
Strong oil mud thinning surfactant for high active solids content
Lignite
Oxidized leonardite for clay dispersion and fluid loss control on WBM
Chrome Free Lignosulfonate
Iron lignosulfonate
CFL-F
Chrome-free, polymer grafted-iron lignosulfonate
CLS
Ferrochrome lignosulfonate
PRIMO THIN
Proprietary chrome-activated, modified tannin-based thinner blend
PRIMO THIN CF
Proprietary chrome-free, modified tannin-based thinner blend
Thinner III
Economical chrome-free thinner blend
Thinner VII
Economical chrome lignosulfonate based thinner blend
HT Thinner
Economical high-temperature thinner blend stable to 400°F
Synthetic Thinner
Synthetic high-temperature thinner for freshwater or monovalent brines up to 350°F
Synthetic HT Thinner Plus
Synthetic high temperature thinner for divalent brines up to 400°F
HT Thinner Liquid
Synthetic liquid polymeric thinner for fresh-water or monovalent brines up to 350°F
HT Thinner Plus Liquid
Synthetic liquid polymeric thinner for WBM up to 400°F
Viscosifiers
We engineer viscosifier additives for both water- and oil-based drilling systems. Our oil-based viscosifiers are high-quality organoclay additives and rheology modifiers. Our water-based viscosifiers are based on the unique properties of cellulosic and biopolymer chemistry which aid in cuttings removal and carrying capacity.
PRIMO GEL OBM 1
Organoclay for suspension in OBM or synthetic-based mud (SBM)
PRIMO GEL OBM 3
Fast yielding organoclay for suspension in OBM or SBM
PRIMO GEL OBM 4
Organoclay for low end suspension without viscosity
PRIMO GEL OBM PLUS
Premium, fast yielding wet-processed clay for OBM or SBM
Oil Viscosifier
Liquid low-shear polymeric viscosifier for OBM or SBM
Rheology Modifier LE
Liquid low-shear dimer viscosifier for OBM or SBM
DRM
Dry low-end rheology modifier
PRIMO XAN D
Dispersible grade of xanthan gum that meets or exceeds API specifications
PRIMO XAN
Non-dispersible grade of xanthan gum that meets or exceeds API specifications
PRIMO XAN L
Fast dispersing liquid xanthan gum in paraffinic carrier
PRIMO XAN LG
Liquid xanthan gum in glycol ether carrier
PRIMO XAN LG-C
Liquid clarified xanthan gum in glycol ether carrier
HEC HV
High viscosity hydroxyethyl cellulose polymer
HEC L
Fast dispersing high viscosity hydroxy ethyl cellulose (HEC) polymer in paraffinic carrier; 35% HEC by weight
HEC LG35
High viscosity HEC polymer in glycol ether carrier; 35% by weight
HEC LG40
High viscosity HEC polymer in glycol ether carrier; 40% by weight
Weighting agents
Our high specific gravity weighting agents meet varying density requirements and can be used alone in high pressure situations or in combination with barite to reduce the total solids content. We supply both low and ultra-low abrasive weighting agents for customers to reduce equipment wear and tear.
Densfil®
High purity natural hematite; >4.9 SG
Densfil UF
Ultrafine hematite; >4.9 SG
Densmax™
Manganese tetroxide; micro fine particles, high density and acid soluble; >4.8 SG
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