• Oil & Gas Industry Additives for Drilling and Fluid Loss

Calcium Formate

• Calcium Formate is a salt of formic acid and calcium, and it is commonly used in the oil and gas industry in both cementing and fluid loss/circulation applications.

  In cementing applications, Calcium Formate is used as an accelerator, which means it speeds up the setting and hardening of the cement. This is particularly useful in colder environments where the curing process can be slower. Calcium Formate has the added benefit of accelerating the cement’s initial and final set, which can be crucial when quick cementing is needed. Calcium Formate is compatible with other additives commonly used in oil well-cementing applications.

  In fluid loss/circulation applications, Calcium Formate is used as a fluid loss additive to help prevent the loss of drilling fluids into the formation. Calcium Formate effectively reduces fluid loss, particularly in high-temperature environments, and it can also help stabilize the rheological properties of the drilling fluid. In addition to its fluid loss control properties, Calcium Formate can also act as a pH buffer, helping maintain the drilling fluid’s pH within a desirable range.