TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, February 24. Uzbekneftegaz (the state oil and gas company of Uzbekistan) and Azerbaijan's CDF company recently focused on the localization of chemical agents used in drilling solutions, Trend reports.
The news follows a meeting between both companies within the framework of CDF's visit to Uzbekistan.
The companies have discussed sourcing these chemicals from Uzbek producers such as Trade Mega Asia, Toshkent Polymer Sintez, and Unique Chemistry to improve efficiency and cut dependence on imports.
This visit, which took place following the roadmap of cooperation between the companies, also emphasized the importance of compliance with international standards in the production and preparation of drilling fluids. In the course of the visit, CDF technical experts visited the Chunagar oil field in the Kashkadarya region and assessed the necessary conditions for production and sales of drilling fluids. They inspected storage tanks, cleaning systems, drilling mud preparation units, and measuring instruments.
Moreover, the sides discussed optimizing drilling fluid systems for upcoming projects with a focus on improving their performance. The meeting concluded with mutual agreements and strategic plans to implement new initiatives aimed at enhancing the preparation and use of drilling fluids through partnerships with Uzbekistan's local manufacturers.
To note, CDF specializes in the production of drilling fluids and has experience in challenging environments such as small drilling and secondary lateral drilling in wells with deviation angles of more than 80 degrees, as well as at high temperatures and pressures. The company is a supplier to major companies such as SOCAR AQS, Gulf Drilling FZE, DH NST, CS Oilfield Türkiye, and Azneft IB, as well as companies in India, Malaysia, Türkiye, China, and European countries.