Synthetic-base fluid

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-003740",
  "term": "Synthetic-base fluid",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A drilling fluid in which the continuous phase is a synthetic hydrocarbon, such as an olefin or paraffin, rather than diesel or mineral oil. These fluids are designed to offer performance advantages over water-based muds and reduced environmental impact compared to oil-based muds. They are often used in challenging drilling environments.",
  "subject": "Drilling Fluids",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/synthetic-base-fluid/"
}