SODIUM FORMATE is used to prepare solids free
workover and completion fluids for oil well drilling with densities from 8.4 up to 11.0 lb/gal.
SODIUM FORMATE brines contribute to formation damage control by stabilizing the water sensitive clays
during workover and completion operations.
SODIUM FORMATE brines eliminate the risk of scale formation when either the produced gas or formation
waters are rich in carbonate and sulfate ions.
Formate-base brines have better HSE characteristics than chloride and bromide brines.
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