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Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Ali Al-Safran

This inventor holds 15 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil Company. Active years: 2020-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Ali Al-Safran. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/ali-al-safran

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 15 

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.8

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 1(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal15 out of 7,497 
 
Saudi Arabian Oil Company
 patents

Years Active: 2020-2025

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15 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12497552 - Cement compositions including volcanic ash (2025-12-16),
2. 12134728 - Ethylene amine hydrochloride based shale inhibitor for aqueous drilling fluids (2024-11-05),
3. 12049549 - Foamable resin composition for controlling loss circulation (2024-07-30),
4. 11905458 - Loss circulation materials for high pressure formations (2024-02-20),
5. 11898087 - Polymer dispersant for well cementing (2024-02-13),
6. 11739250 - Emulsified resin-based loss circulation materials for low pressure formations (2023-08-29),
7. 11725129 - Low-end rheology modifier for oil based drilling fluids (2023-08-15),
8. 11661489 - Foamable resin composition for controlling loss circulation (2023-05-30),
9. 11624020 - Methods of reducing lost circulation in a wellbore (2023-04-11),
10. 11530346 - Treatment of calcium-containing bentonites for drilling fluids (2022-12-20),
11. 11466192 - Cements for oil and gas cementing applications (2022-10-11),
12. 11319474 - Oil-based fluid compositions for hydrocarbon recovery applications (2022-05-03),
13. 11193052 - Sealing compositions and methods of plugging and abandoning of a wellbore (2021-12-07),
14. 11084758 - Fly ash-cement for oil and gas cementing applications (2021-08-10),
15. 10640694 - Compositions and methods of making of shale inhibition fluids (2020-05-05),

Title: Innovations and Contributions of Inventor Ali Al-Safran

Introduction

Ali Al-Safran is a prominent inventor based in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. He has made significant contributions to the field of drilling fluids, holding a total of 14 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the efficiency and stability of wellbore operations.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is the "Ethylene amine hydrochloride based shale inhibitor for aqueous drilling fluids." This invention provides a wellbore fluid composition that includes an aqueous base fluid and at least one ethylene ammonium salt with a molecular weight ranging from 250 to 500 grams per mole. The method involves circulating this aqueous drilling fluid into the wellbore while drilling, ensuring a pH value between 6.5 and 7.5, and recovering shale cuttings to maintain wellbore stability. Another notable patent is the "Foamable resin composition for controlling loss circulation," which relates to a foamable resin composition containing a nitrogen gas-generating compound. This invention is designed for loss circulation control during drilling operations.

Career Highlights

Ali Al-Safran is currently employed at the Saudi Arabian Oil Company, where he applies his expertise in drilling technologies. His innovative approaches have contributed to advancements in the oil and gas industry, particularly in drilling fluid formulations.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Ali has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Vikrant Bhavanishankar Wagle and Abdullah Saleh Al-Yami. These collaborations have fostered a productive environment for innovation and development in their field.

Conclusion

Ali Al-Safran's contributions to drilling fluid technology through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as a key innovator in the industry. His work continues to influence the efficiency and effectiveness of drilling operations.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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