Case Study: a large drilling service provider reduces drilling and grease reapplication costs by 29% with SLB's ROD COAT L 1000 rod grease

ROD COAT L 1000 Grease Saves Operator 29% in Drilling, Grease Reapplication Costs

SLB worked with a large drilling service provider drilling in highly fractured formations in central Mexico, where mud losses, rising torque, and vibration were causing drilling complications. The operator also needed a rod grease that would stay on wet rods and reduce the need for repeated trips to reapply grease.

SLB recommended ROD COAT L 1000 rod grease to improve adhesion, reduce vibration, and keep torque below target levels. After implementation, torque dropped from 4,000 psi to 2,800 psi, the well reached target depth on time, and the customer cut rig time and grease-related costs by 29%, saving USD 1,265.97 per wellbore.