Metss Corporation

Michelle L Docter

Kenneth James Heater

Joseph Douglas Sanders

Angela Theys

Brian R Collett

Adriane L Lewis

Courtney Stankavich

Matthew Nilsen

Lubricating compositions are described, the lubricating compositions comprising a base oil component and an additive component, wherein the additive component comprises a non-silicone anti-foaming agent.

Lubricating compositions comprising a non-silicone anti-foaming agent

Brine-tolerant lubricants are provided. The brine-tolerant lubricants may comprise an oil component, a surfactant component, and, optionally, an additive component. In one aspect, the oil component comprises a fatty acid alkyl ester. In one aspect, the surfactant component comprises at least one of an alkoxylated fatty acid and an alkoxylated fatty alcohol. Also provided are methods for increasing the lubricity of a drilling fluid by contacting the drilling fluid with the brine-tolerant lubricants.

Brine-tolerant lubricants and methods for using the same

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Columbus, OH, United States of America

Michelle L Docter