APPLIED JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Integrity Research Journals
ISSN: 2756-6684
Model: Open Access/Peer Reviewed
DOI: 10.31248/AJPS
Start Year: 2018
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Biodegradable drilling fluids: A comprehensive review of formulation, filed applications and future directions
https://doi.org/10.31248/AJPS2025.126 | Article Number: 7C4C46022 | Vol.6 (5) - December 2025
Received Date: 28 May 2025 | Accepted Date: 08 August 2025 | Published Date: 30 December 2025
Authors: Ehwarieme Favour Omoyoma* , Akintola Sarah Abidemi and Jamela Belinda-Fay
Keywords: Environmental sustainability, Biodegradable drilling fluids, biopolymers, modified starches, oil-based muds, rheological performance, water-based drilling fluids.
Drilling Fluids are critical to oil and gas exploration, with conventional formulations, particularly Oil-Based Mud (OBMs), posing significant environmental challenges due to their toxicity and non-biodegradable nature. This research explores the development and application of biodegradable Drilling Fluids as sustainable alternatives, focusing on current innovations and future directions. Biodegradable fluids, derived from renewable resources such as natural oils (e.g., coconut, jojoba) and biopolymers (e.g. starch, cellulose derivatives), offer comparable rheological performance to traditional fluids while minimising ecological impacts. Recent advancements include modified starches, cellulose nanocrystals and waste-derived additives like agricultural waste, which enhance fluid properties and align with circular economy principles. Case studies from regions such as the Tarim oilfields, Vietnam, and the Permian Basin demonstrate the practical efficacy of these fluids, with benefits including reduced emissions, cost savings, and improved reservoir protection. However, challenges such as material compatibility, scalability, and cost persist; continued research and collaboration between academia and industry are essential to overcome these barriers and realise the full potential of biodegradable drilling fluids.
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