Case studies, fluid guides, and formation analysis from real Australian projects.
Featured Case Study
The engineered fluid system reduced costs on the 12.61 ppg well by approximately 90%
and total campaign costs by approximately 60%. The approach demonstrates how an engineered alternative to commodity brines can dramatically change the economics of plug-and-abandonment operations.
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Highly reactive, sticky clay causes reamer balling, thick cuttings beds, and stuck pipe. This guide covers reamer selection, the right fluid system, and the pumping ratios that make the difference.
A practical framework for using long-chain PHPA polymer as a bentonite alternative in foundation piling. Covers mixing, contamination, maintenance, concrete displacement, and how to stabilise a bored pile under fluid.
Three chemical strategies for drilling through clay formations. Understanding which approach suits your ground conditions is the difference between a smooth bore and a stuck drill string.
Working on a challenging formation?
Talk to our engineering team →Sodium vs calcium bentonite, viscosity vs filtration control, yield vs quality — a plain-language explanation of the properties that matter when selecting bentonite for HDD, piling, and waterwell applications.
Critical trenchless installations require fluid systems designed for actual ground conditions. How Blick uses geotechnical reports, formation samples, and site photos to build tailored fluid programmes.
Part 3 of Blick's clay series. How to examine cuttings samples in real time, adjust your fluid mix, and use rheology testing to maintain a healthy drilling fluid programme on site.
A two-part guide to HDD installation methodology. Part 1 covers project design, fluid design, and the pilot phase. Part 2 covers reaming sequences and the pipe pull — the stages where most bore failures occur.
PHPA polymers vs traditional bentonite for foundation piling. How polymer-assisted piling reduces friction, improves stability, and streamlines site operations.
Watch product demos, fluid mixing tutorials, and job-site walkthroughs from the Blick team. New videos added regularly.
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