Pure-Bore®
technology
The High-Performance
Backbone of
Water-Based Mud (WBM)
Unlock maximum
performance & cost savings
Delivering OBM reliability
with superior water-based
mud (WBM) performance
Maximise drilling performance, cut costs, and eliminate waste with Pure-Bore®, the multifunctional additive that forms the structural backbone of high-performance WBM.
By transforming wastewater into a stable, high-efficiency drilling fluid, Pure-Bore® delivers OBM-level reliability and predictability, without the environmental impact or high costs. Engineered for peak performance in the most demanding drilling conditions, it provides exceptional wellbore stability, superior efficiency, and unmatched sustainability.
Convert waste into value:
lower costs, increase efficiency
wastewater as drilling fluid
Cut disposal costs by transforming waste brine into a high-performance drilling fluid.
wastewater management expenses
Eliminate costly brine disposal by reusing it within the drilling process.
freshwater consumption
Lower operational costs and environmental impact by optimising existing brine.
logistics & trucking costs
Decrease transport, handling, and waste generation expenses.
Unmatched Stability
Pure-Bore® is engineered to deliver consistent, high-performance drilling results in:
High-Salinity Environments
Maintains structural integrity even in extreme brine conditions.
pH Variations & Conflicting Ions
Provides fluid stability across fluctuating chemical environments.
Unstable & Complex Formations
Reinforces wellbores in challenging drilling zones where conventional fluids fail.
Environmentally
approved for
global use
Pure-Bore® meets strict UK and EU REACH regulations, and is approved for use in some of the most environmentally sensitive areas in the world:
Cefas-certified for marine environments
Non-hazardous (WGK) under Germany’s Water Hazard Class system
Approved for offshore use under Norway’s NEMS (Norwegian Environment Management System) These certifications reflect our commitment to safe, sustainable performance at every stage.
Case Study
Pure-Bore® success in European geothermal project
A European operator drilling deep geothermal wells for district heating faced repeated fluid-related issues using a standard Potassium Carbonate/Xanthan/PAC system. Clear Solutions proposed a Pure-Bore®-based alternative, delivering significantly better technical performance and a 35% reduction in overall costs.
Multiple wells were being drilled to over 3,000m TVD / 4,100m MD with bottom-hole temperatures of 100°C. The original fluid system caused:
- High clay dispersion and foaming
- Excessive rheology and solids loading
- Bit balling and stuck pipe events
- Low ROP, high dilution rates, and large waste volumes
With chlorides prohibited in the region, the operator needed a non-chloride, cost-effective drilling solution that would improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
A Potassium Carbonate / Pure-Bore® system was designed to overcome all previous issues. Its key advantages included:
- Highly shear-thinning rheology for better hole cleaning
- Excellent shale encapsulation, eliminating bit balling
- Improved solids control with finer shaker screens
- Lower dilution and disposal volumes
The result: a technically superior fluid that met environmental requirements and significantly improved drilling performance.
- 35% total cost reduction
- Faster ROP and reduced days to TD
- Improved fluid stability with no stuck pipe
- Reduced waste handling and environmental footprint
“The Pure-Bore® system resolved all the issues we experienced with the previous fluid. It improved drilling efficiency, cut waste, and delivered a much more predictable, sustainable operation.”
