Gellan gum is a useful ingredient in the oil and gas industry, where it can be used as a viscosifier and fluid loss control agent. Oil and gas drilling operations often require the use of drilling fluids, which are used to cool and lubricate the drill bit, carry drill cuttings to the surface, and provide pressure control in the wellbore. Gellan gum's unique properties make it a particularly effective choice for these applications.
As a viscosifier, gellan gum can help to increase the viscosity of drilling fluids, providing better hole cleaning and cuttings carrying capacity. It can also help to improve the suspension of drilling cuttings in the fluid, reducing the likelihood of blockages or sticking of the drill bit.
As a fluid loss control agent, gellan gum can help to reduce the amount of drilling fluid that is lost to the formation during drilling operations. This can help to reduce costs associated with fluid loss and improve wellbore stability.
Overall, gellan gum's unique properties make it an effective ingredient in the oil and gas industry, where it can help to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of drilling operations. Its natural and non-toxic properties also make it an increasingly popular choice among oil and gas companies looking for sustainable and effective ways to enhance their operations.
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Our Gellan Gum meets domestic and international standard E-418, FCC V, JECFA.
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