Drilling fluid additive for reducing lost circulation in a drilling operation

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PATENT NO 8607895
APP PUB NO 20100193244A1
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12667952

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Generally, the present invention provides drilling fluid additives for reducing or controlling lost circulation in a drilling operation. The additives comprises particles. The particles comprise one or more solids in association a wax or waxy substance. A drilling fluid comprising a drilling fluid additive of the invention is also provided, as well as a method and use of the drilling fluid additive in a drilling operation to reduce or control lost circulation. Methods for manufacturing the drilling fluid additives are also described.

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HRE LTD164 PANAMOUNT LANE N W CALGARY T3K 5Y4

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Hoskins, Terry W Calgary, CA 8 127

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