A comparatively new specialisation, mud engineering plays a crucial role in smooth well operations and production enhancement. In collaboration with its global partners, Shiv-Vani has innovated a full range of drilling and well completion technologies, and also designed several fluid systems as a part of a comprehensive well development plan. The company deals in patented products and high-performance systems for drilling in deep water, high temperature and hostile environments. We are one of the market leaders in providing advanced reservoir drilling fluids, and also offer a complete line of clear brine completion fluids and additives.

Fluid Systems

Fluid experts at Shiv-Vani excel at designing customised fluid systems to meet your specific requirements. We follow a detailed well development plan as our engineers help determine the environmental limitations of a well; prioritise the importance of specific fluid qualities; ascertain the operators' preferences and then evaluate the information to recommend the most suitable fluid systems for a specific application. We employ the following high-performance drilling fluid systems for fast and hassle-free operations.

Fluid System	Application
Water-based drilling fluid system using glycols for superior shale inhibition and lubrication. Specialised additives optimise borehole stability, enhance ROP, improve lubricity and reduce the potential for stuck pipe.	High performance, water-based alternative to invert emulsion systems Performance drilling coupled with environmental compliance Deep water, deep shelf, high angle and extended reach wells
Water-based drilling fluid system using glycols for superior shale inhibition and lubrication. Specialised additives optimise borehole stability, enhance ROP, improve lubricity and reduce the potential for stuck pipe.	Optimised water-based performance Stabilising troublesome shales (including highly reactive sub-salt rubble zones) Deep water, high angle and extended reach wells
Oil-based drilling fluid providing excellent borehole stability under extreme drilling conditions.	Performance drilling Highly reactive shales ROP optimisation
Water-based drilling fluid system using polymer chemistry to provide better borehole stability.	Enhanced borehole stability Used in environmentally sensitive areas
This invert emulsion drilling and completion fluid can be blended using any approved, external phase oil.	Pay zones with overlying or interbedded shales Milling and coring fluid
One-trip drilling fluid system for reservoir applications. This system delivers excellent leak-off control and easy clean-up	Reservoir drilling Fluid loss pills Kill fluid
High-temperature, water-based drilling fluid using specialised proprietary polymers.	HTHP wells (500° F/260°C) Geothermal wells
Synthetic-based drilling fluid system using a variety of non-toxic, non-sheening base fluids.	Optimised synthetic-based performance Deep water, high angle and extended reach wells
Water-based drilling fluid system using lignosulfonates for low gels and yield point.	Environmentally- sensitive areas HTHP wells ( 400°F/204°C)

High-end Software

Shiv-Vani and its technical alliances employ a wide range of cutting-edge software for effective mud engineering services. These include:

Engineering Tool Box - XA
Collection of engineering programmes for resolving mud and drilling-related issues.

Lost Circulation Advisor LCA Description - X1
Software tool for analysing any lost circulation case and recommending the best treatment to control losses.

Mud Ware - X2
Mud and drilling-related engineering programmes & technical information containing most of the calculations typically used for drilling and well completion.

OPTIBRIDGE - X3
Proprietary software tool used for quick and precise selection of suitable bridging agents.

PCMOD - X4
Over 70 engineering utility programmes designed for well site operations.

PRESSPRO RT - X5
Proprietary software tool providing well site engineering support.

The Mud Ware Hand Book - X6
Gives technical information regarding M-I SWACO products and services.

VIRTUAL CF - X7
Integrated suite of software programmes designed to analyse performance and behaviour of heavy brines and other special fluids used during completion and workover operations.

VIRTUAL HYDRAULICS - X8
Integrated suite of programmes used to evaluate and design critical well drilling hydraulics under simulated downhole conditions.