Oil Drilling Grade Barite
API barite is produced from natural barium sulfate ores.
Our Barite Ore is 4.21 gravity and 90 purity, the processed Barite is milled to 200 mesh.
Commonly used as a weighting agent for all types of drilling fluids in oil and gas exploitation.
Talents drilling barite manufactured to meet or exceed all API 13A requirements.
Our drilling grade barite also can be used in applications with low purity and low whiteness requirements.
Oil Drilling Grade Barite Technical Date:
Product Models TLZ-DB102:
| Index | TLZ-DB102 |
| Appearance | Powder |
| Specific gravity | 4.05 |
| Grain size / Particle size | 200 mesh |
Packing: Bulk cargo, 1 Mt bags / 1.5 Mt bags or depends on the customers.
Oil Drilling Grade Barite is the industry’s most trusted weighting material used in oil and gas drilling fluids. With high specific gravity, low solubility, and chemical inertness, our Oil Drilling Grade Barite meets or exceeds the API 13A standards, ensuring superior performance in deep well drilling, offshore exploration, and high-pressure reservoirs.
If you're seeking stable mud weight control, excellent suspension behavior, and reliable supply, our Oil Drilling Grade Barite is your ideal solution for challenging drilling environments.
What is Oil Drilling Grade Barite?
Oil Drilling Grade Barite, also known as API Barite, is a barium sulfate (BaSO₄) mineral processed to strict specifications to be used as a density enhancer in water-based and oil-based drilling fluids. The mineral is milled into a finely ground powder with a specific gravity of 4.20 or higher, which allows mud engineers to control wellbore pressure, prevent blowouts, and stabilize boreholes.
Why Oil Drilling Grade Barite Matters
Maintaining well control is critical to the success of any drilling operation. That’s where Oil Drilling Grade Barite plays a key role:
🛢️ Increases drilling fluid density to balance formation pressure
🛡️ Prevents kicks, blowouts, and wellbore collapse
🔄 Maintains suspension and rheology in both high- and low-temperature wells
🌍 Environmentally safe and non-toxic, fully compliant with international standards
In high-stakes drilling, compromising on barite quality is not an option. Use Oil Drilling Grade Barite that global oilfield leaders trust.
Technical Specifications – API 13A Compliant
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specific Gravity | ≥ 4.20 |
| BaSO₄ Content | ≥ 90% |
| Residue (75 μm) | ≤ 3% |
| Moisture | ≤ 1% |
| Water-Soluble Alkaline Earth Metals | ≤ 250 mg/kg |
| pH Value | 6.5 – 9.5 |
| Color | Light Grey to White |
| Packaging | 1-ton jumbo bags or bulk loads |
Our Oil Drilling Grade Barite is rigorously tested in certified labs to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and international compliance.
Key Features of Our Oil Drilling Grade Barite
✅ API 13A Certified – Fully compliant for use in international oilfields
✅ Ultra-Low Impurities – No reactive components or heavy metals
✅ Superior Suspension – Optimized particle size for reduced sag and better suspension
✅ Bulk Supply Capacity – Over 50,000 MT per month from dedicated mines and plants
✅ Customizable Particle Sizes – Available in 200 mesh, 325 mesh, or as requested
✅ Global Export Ready – Full logistics support and export documentation available
Applications of Oil Drilling Grade Barite
💧 Water-Based Drilling Fluids (WBM)
Maintains mud weight and prevents formation fluid influx in both vertical and deviated wells.
🛢️ Oil-Based Drilling Fluids (OBM)
Stable under extreme pressure and temperature (HPHT) environments. Enhances sag resistance in invert emulsion systems.
🌍 Geothermal and Deep Gas Wells
Withstands ultra-high temperatures and maintains suspension over long periods.
🏗️ Completion Fluids & Workover Fluids
Used in kill fluids and well control systems to prevent formation damage.
Why Choose Us as Your Oil Drilling Grade Barite Supplier?
Our strength lies in the vertical integration of mining, processing, quality control, and global distribution:
🔹 Own Barite Mines
We source barite directly from our high-purity deposits, ensuring traceability and purity.
🔹 Advanced Grinding Plants
Equipped with Raymond mills and air classifiers to produce uniform particle size distribution.
🔹 Strict Quality Control
Every batch of Oil Drilling Grade Barite undergoes ICP, XRF, and sieve analysis.
🔹 Global Delivery Network
Fast delivery to the Middle East, North America, Africa, and Southeast Asia via port partners.
🔹 Technical Support
Dedicated team of mud engineers and lab technicians ready to assist with formulation.
What Our Clients Say
“We’ve tried several barite suppliers, but their Oil Drilling Grade Barite has been the most consistent. No clogging, perfect weight control, and zero rejection at rig site.”
– Drilling Fluids Engineer, Offshore Operator, UAE
“Fast delivery and unbeatable bulk pricing. Their barite passed API test on-site, every time.”
– Procurement Manager, Oilfield Service Company, Texas
Packaging & Logistics
📦 25kg small bags (optional)
📦 1-ton jumbo bags with inner liner
🛳️ FOB, CIF, DDP shipping options available
🛠️ SGS/Intertek inspection and MSDS/COA documentation
Order Premium Oil Drilling Grade Barite Now
Don’t let low-quality materials compromise your drilling performance. Choose Oil Drilling Grade Barite that meets API standards, ships fast, and performs under pressure.
