Planet Chemical manufactures and supplies a complete line of premium drilling fluid additives and industrial chemicals — backed by field service, bulk handling and mud engineering across Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Planet Chemical was founded in 2005 in Cairo, Egypt, established to provide trading specific chemicals and technical solutions in drilling fluid systems and specialty chemicals. We serve industries primarily in Egypt and the Middle East, with expanded operations in other international areas.
We market a complete line of premium quality drilling fluid additives, either manufactured to our specifications or purchased from leading manufacturers of drilling fluids in the industry. By specializing in drilling fluids chemistry and specifying proper solids control equipment, we design economical and efficient drilling fluid systems that fulfil the specific requirements of our clients.
Our capability to provide the necessary equipment, bulk handling, filtration services and associated logistics allows us to deliver a complete service — maximizing rate of penetration, eliminating non-productive time and supporting well quality assurance.
Every additive below is stocked in Egypt and available for bulk or sacked delivery. Technical data sheets and MSDS on request.
Micronized cellulose fibre designed to seal borehole wall in porous and permeable formations. A wide range of graded fibrous particles creates a bridging action at the well bore and a matting effect within the wall cake, with minimal effect on rheology. Thermally stable, biodegradable and non-toxic.
Selected nut shells ground to granular form in specific size ranges — fine (F), medium (M) and coarse (C). Compatible with water and oil base drilling fluids.
Inert flake material available in fine (F), medium (M) and coarse (C) grades, with no negative effect on drilling fluid properties. Fine grade circulates through a 20 mesh screen.
A proportioned mixture of granular, flake and fibrous loss circulation materials, formulated so the three mechanisms ensure maximum effectiveness. Available in fine (F), medium (M) and coarse (C).
Barium sulphate weighting agent meeting API Specification 13A:2004 / ISO 13500:1998 Section 7. Chemically inert to all drilling fluid additives; ground so that a minimum of 97% passes a 200 mesh screen, specific gravity 3.8–4.2.
Metamorphic calcium carbonate used as a non-damaging weighting agent for reservoir drilling and as a bridging and sealing agent. Soluble in 15% HCl. Available in three grades: F (1–50 microns), M (50–150 microns), C (150–192 microns).
Planet Chemical Calcium Carbonate is an acid-soluble mineral used in oil and gas drilling fluids as a bridging, fluid-loss control, and weighting agent. It helps increase mud density, control seepage, and improve wellbore cleanup. Available in Coarse, Medium, Fine and Ultra Fine grades.
Modified vegetable oil utilized as a lubricant in water base drilling fluids. Non-toxic, non-polluting and with no adverse effect on the rheological properties of the fluid — considerably more effective than diesel or crude oil as a lubricant.
A vegetable oil based product utilized as a lubricant in water base drilling fluids, with no adverse effect on the rheological properties of the fluid.
Sodium montmorillonite meeting API Specification 13A, Section 4.
A biodegradable triazine based product utilized as a bactericide in drilling, completion, work-over and packer fluids.
Utilized to precipitate soluble calcium in water base drilling fluids. Performs two basic functions: removes soluble calcium and lowers the pH of the drilling mud.
Commonly referred to as SALT (PVD). Restricts shale hydration and dispersion, and is used in drilling fluids and brine form as a completion or workover fluid to a maximum density of 10 lb/gal (1.20 SG).
A concentrated solution of sodium silicate in water used for wellbore stabilization in water based drilling fluids. Forms a gel by reacting with formation waters and prevents pore pressure transmission; effective at temperatures up to 275°F (135°C).
Used for treating cement contamination in water based drilling fluids. Controls contamination effectively without a detrimental effect on the polymeric materials in the system.
An effective particle coagulant, useful to collect fine particles for water clarification. A concentration of 40% is commonly used.
A synergistic blend of all natural microorganisms specially designed to accelerate the ability of heavy, tarry types of hydrocarbons such as oil, coal tars and organic sludges to biodegrade. Naturally occurring, non-engineered, non-pathogenic and non-toxic; non-caustic and non-acidic.
Chemical packages supplied for pipeline and vessel hydrostatic testing programmes.
Complete water base fluid systems designed around formation, hole angle and rig capability — inhibitive, polymer and salt saturated systems built from the additive families above.
Specification and supply of proper solids control equipment, filtration services and bulk handling equipment, allowing economical and efficient operation of the designed fluid system.
Our experts and dedicated work force design specific and advanced drilling fluid systems to match each client's individual challenges — with a consistent commitment to safe practice and environmental responsibility.
Fluid systems designed and specified in-house, with mud engineers on site to run the programme and keep properties inside the window.
A network of field service support with strategically located warehouses and bulk equipment across Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Specification and supply of the proper solids control package so the designed fluid system runs economically and efficiently.
Completion and workover fluid filtration to the cleanliness the reservoir requires, using our own units and crews.
Laboratory testing, product data and troubleshooting of fluid and hole related problems with our technical staff in Egypt.
Our strength in the fluid industry is a direct result of our commitment to provide quality products and services based on strong technical alliances with our customers, and understanding of fluid/hole related problems.
Sustainable operations. Health and safety paramount. Recognition and reward.
Ethical standards. Openness, fairness and honesty.
Listen and understand. Meet customer needs.
Share knowledge and experience. Communicate.
For all employees and business partners.
To contribute to and participate in the social and economic growth of Egypt and the Middle East and Africa region.
Send the fluid programme, formation and volumes — our technical staff will come back with a recommended additive package, data sheets and pricing.