The oil & gas industry relies heavily on industrial minerals to maintain efficiency, safety, and cost control. At France Minerals, we supply certified barite, bentonite, carbon, and copper that are essential in drilling, exploration, refining, and infrastructure.
Applications of Minerals in Oil & Gas
- Barite (BaSO₄) – Used as a weighting agent in drilling muds to control hydrostatic pressure and prevent blowouts. API 13A compliant barite ensures consistency in wellbore stability.
- Bentonite – Plays a key role in drilling fluids, providing lubrication, cooling of drill bits, and efficient cuttings removal. Also used in wellbore sealing.
- Carbon – Activated carbon is used in refining and purification processes to remove impurities and sulfur compounds. Graphite lubricants are also applied in drilling operations.
- Copper – Applied in oilfield equipment, pipelines, and heat exchangers due to its conductivity and corrosion resistance.
Why Choose France Minerals for Oil & Gas
- Products meet API and international standards
- Flexible packaging and logistics to global drilling hubs
- Technical support and documentation provided