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Gilsonite

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-001702

A naturally occurring asphaltic hydrocarbon resin used as a drilling fluid additive to improve shale stability, reduce fluid loss, and provide lubrication. It is a solid, black, brittle material that melts at elevated temperatures, forming a pliable, impermeable barrier on the wellbore. Gilsonite is often added in concentrations ranging from 5 to 50 pounds per barrel.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-001702
FieldOil and gas
SubjectDrilling Fluids
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-001702",
  "term": "Gilsonite",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A naturally occurring asphaltic hydrocarbon resin used as a drilling fluid additive to improve shale stability, reduce fluid loss, and provide lubrication. It is a solid, black, brittle material that melts at elevated temperatures, forming a pliable, impermeable barrier on the wellbore. Gilsonite is often added in concentrations ranging from 5 to 50 pounds per barrel.",
  "subject": "Drilling Fluids",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/gilsonite/"
}

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