Patents & Papers
At Pars Drilling Fluids (PDF), research is the driving engine behind our innovation, quality, and leadership in the drilling fluids industry. As Iran’s first government-recognized knowledge-based company in this field, we have built a robust and agile research ecosystem that bridges operational needs, scientific inquiry, and real-world solutions.
Supporting Academic Research
PDF has supported over 50 student research projects at the Master’s and PhD levels, collaborating with top Iranian institutions like:
- Sharif University of Technology
- Petroleum University of Technology (PUT)
- Science & Technology Parks of Khuzestan
Research, Innovation, and Scientific Contributions
Innovation Through Intellectual Property
Our R&D division, in collaboration with field operations and academic partners, has developed and registered multiple national patents focused on performance-enhancing and environmentally friendly drilling solutions.
Scientific Papers & Conference Presentations
We actively publish and present our research at leading national and international conferences, including:
- SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers)
- IPTC (International Petroleum Technology Conference)
- ADIPEC (Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference)
- APOGCE (Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition)
- National Iranian Drilling Conferences
These patents reflect our focus on:
- Nano-technology application
- High-performance water-based muds
- Environmentally safe chemistry
- Enhanced wellbore stability
- Drilling fluid loss control
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Year
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Patent Title
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Code
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|---|---|---|
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2019 |
Green lubricant for the reduction of the friction coefficient in different types of water-based drilling fluids |
98486 |
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2019 |
Design of a water-based drilling fluid system with remarkably stable rheological properties, low fluid loss, and high stability of reactive shale/clays in bottom hole conditions up to 300 °F |
97967 |
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2018 |
Water-based nano-drilling fluid system replacement for KCL mud to inhibit and stabilize reactive shale/clays, considering both the environment and cost reduction |
96823 |
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2018 |
Synthesis of rheology stabilizer for controlling ECD and avoiding lost circulation in deep water drilling |
95586 |
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2018 |
Synthesis of modified components to improve thixotropic properties to enhance vertical, horizontal, and directional oil and gas wells' hole cleaning and stability of unconsolidated and loose formations |
96365 |
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2017 |
The Process of Modified Starch Production to Overcome the Drilling Problems |
93892 |
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2017 |
Production of Polyanionic Cellulose from Cotton Linter |
91307 |
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2017 |
Synthesis of Temperature Stabilizer for Drilling in High Pressure High Temperature Formations |
92097 |
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2015 |
Synthesis of Defoamer from the Waste of the Petrochemical Industry |
84760 |
National Published & Presented Papers
These publications demonstrate our scientific contributions to:
- Hole cleaning
- Shale inhibition
- WBM vs OBM comparisons
- High-temperature and high-pressure performance
- Cost-effective, safe drilling practices
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Year
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Title
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Venue
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|---|---|---|
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2022 |
Research achievements and investigations on the reservoir formation damage and downhole equipment corrosion caused by drilling and completion fluids in the South Pars Development Gas field |
E&P Journal |
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2022 |
Research achievements and investigations on the reservoir formation damage and downhole equipment corrosion caused by drilling and completion fluids in the South Pars Development Gas field |
E&P Journal |
|
2019 |
Laboratory Study and Designing Water-Based Mud with Very Low Salinity for Drilling Water Wells and Reducing Environmental Effects |
6th Iran International Drilling Conference & Exhibition |
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2015 |
Drilling Waste Management Plan for Drilling & Production Operation in Iran |
2nd Conference on the Role of research and new technologies in the waste management industry (upstream) |
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2015 |
Nano-drilling Fluid for Removing Shale Formation Drilling Problems: More Qualified and Cost-Effective |
1st National Iranian Drilling Industry Congress, Tehran, Iran |
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2015 |
Diverse Unique Performances of SiO2 Nanoparticles in Drilling Fluids Industry without Costly Modifications: Shale Stability, Lubricity, Rheological Properties |
2nd National Iranian Drilling Industry Congress, Tehran, Iran |
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2015 |
Syntho-drill Synthetic-Based Mud (SBM) |
2nd National Iranian Drilling Industry Congress, Tehran, Iran |
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2014 |
Design of Water base Drilling Fluid with High Shale Inhibition for drilling High-Pressure High-Temperature Exploration Wells |
2nd National Conference on Hydrocarbon Tank Engineering and Upstream Industries-Tehran |
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2009 |
Formate Derivatives Application in Drilling Fluid Engineering |
First National Congress of the Drilling Industry-Ahvaz |
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2007 |
Drilling Waste Management in Onshore Environmentally Sensitive Areas |
First National Congress of the Drilling Industry-Ahvaz |
International Published & Presented Papers
These publications demonstrate our scientific contributions to:
- Hole cleaning
- Shale inhibition
- WBM vs OBM comparisons
- High-temperature and high-pressure performance
- Cost-effective, safe drilling practices
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Year
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Title
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Venue
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|---|---|---|
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2022 |
Research achievements and investigations on the reservoir formation damage and downhole equipment corrosion caused by drilling and completion fluids in the South Pars Development Gas field |
E&P Journal |
|
2022 |
Research achievements and investigations on the reservoir formation damage and downhole equipment corrosion caused by drilling and completion fluids in the South Pars Development Gas field |
E&P Journal |
|
2019 |
Laboratory Study and Designing Water-Based Mud with Very Low Salinity for Drilling Water Wells and Reducing Environmental Effects |
6th Iran International Drilling Conference & Exhibition |
|
2015 |
Drilling Waste Management Plan for Drilling & Production Operation in Iran |
2nd Conference on the Role of research and new technologies in the waste management industry (upstream) |
|
2015 |
Nano-drilling Fluid for Removing Shale Formation Drilling Problems: More Qualified and Cost-Effective |
1st National Iranian Drilling Industry Congress, Tehran, Iran |
|
2015 |
Diverse Unique Performances of SiO2 Nanoparticles in Drilling Fluids Industry without Costly Modifications: Shale Stability, Lubricity, Rheological Properties |
2nd National Iranian Drilling Industry Congress, Tehran, Iran |
|
2015 |
Syntho-drill Synthetic-Based Mud (SBM) |
2nd National Iranian Drilling Industry Congress, Tehran, Iran |
|
2014 |
Design of Water base Drilling Fluid with High Shale Inhibition for drilling High-Pressure High-Temperature Exploration Wells |
2nd National Conference on Hydrocarbon Tank Engineering and Upstream Industries-Tehran |
|
2009 |
Formate Derivatives Application in Drilling Fluid Engineering |
First National Congress of the Drilling Industry-Ahvaz |
|
2007 |
Drilling Waste Management in Onshore Environmentally Sensitive Areas |
First National Congress of the Drilling Industry-Ahvaz |
National Iranian Oil Co. (NIOC) Supported Research Projects
These publications demonstrate our scientific contributions to:
- Hole cleaning
- Shale inhibition
- WBM vs OBM comparisons
- High-temperature and high-pressure performance
- Cost-effective, safe drilling practices
|
Year
|
Title
|
Venue
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|---|---|---|
|
2022 |
Research achievements and investigations on the reservoir formation damage and downhole equipment corrosion caused by drilling and completion fluids in the South Pars Development Gas field |
E&P Journal |
|
2022 |
Research achievements and investigations on the reservoir formation damage and downhole equipment corrosion caused by drilling and completion fluids in the South Pars Development Gas field |
E&P Journal |
|
2019 |
Laboratory Study and Designing Water-Based Mud with Very Low Salinity for Drilling Water Wells and Reducing Environmental Effects |
6th Iran International Drilling Conference & Exhibition |
|
2015 |
Drilling Waste Management Plan for Drilling & Production Operation in Iran |
2nd Conference on the Role of research and new technologies in the waste management industry (upstream) |
|
2015 |
Nano-drilling Fluid for Removing Shale Formation Drilling Problems: More Qualified and Cost-Effective |
1st National Iranian Drilling Industry Congress, Tehran, Iran |
|
2015 |
Diverse Unique Performances of SiO2 Nanoparticles in Drilling Fluids Industry without Costly Modifications: Shale Stability, Lubricity, Rheological Properties |
2nd National Iranian Drilling Industry Congress, Tehran, Iran |
|
2015 |
Syntho-drill Synthetic-Based Mud (SBM) |
2nd National Iranian Drilling Industry Congress, Tehran, Iran |
|
2014 |
Design of Water base Drilling Fluid with High Shale Inhibition for drilling High-Pressure High-Temperature Exploration Wells |
2nd National Conference on Hydrocarbon Tank Engineering and Upstream Industries-Tehran |
|
2009 |
Formate Derivatives Application in Drilling Fluid Engineering |
First National Congress of the Drilling Industry-Ahvaz |
|
2007 |
Drilling Waste Management in Onshore Environmentally Sensitive Areas |
First National Congress of the Drilling Industry-Ahvaz |
