Fluid Blog

Rising low-shear readings signal a fluid change. See laboratory evidence and anonymized field trends, and learn how to focus checks and assess the response.

Combined low-shear and density trends help operators recognise fluid changes, focus checks and assess the response. Learn what the graph shows and how to relate it to hole-cleaning conditions.

Follow a manual mud sample from active pit to Fann 35, then compare its source, preparation and timing with RheoSense trends and manual inputs in RheoReport.

IMS and Newpark tested RheoSense with cedar-fibre LCM at Beeville, Texas. Explore the photographed loading stages, recorded rheology changes and practical lessons.

See how short-lived fluid changes can fall between Manual Fann35 samples and manual density checks—and how RheoSense trends support investigation.

Compare Fann 35 spot measurements with IMS RheoSense automated fluid monitoring, including measurement principles, particle handling and data availability between scheduled mud checks.

Drilling problems rarely occur without warning. In many cases, the well provides early indicators long before a situation becomes critical. The challenge is whether the drilling team has the right information available early enough to recognise the trend, understand the risk, and respond before the problem escalates. Common drilling challenges such as stuck pipe, lost circulation, bit balling, pack-off, washout, wellbore instability and drill string vibration are often linked

This week, Intelligent Mud Solutions had the pleasure of hosting colleagues from Newpark for an informal dinner in Stavanger. While the setting was relaxed, the discussions were anything but casual. Bringing together key people from both organisations, the evening served as an important touchpoint in what continues to develop into a strong and forward-looking collaboration. Beyond Meetings: Building Real Alignment In an industry where operational performance, reliability, and

Intelligent Mud Solutions was pleased to welcome Karianne Oldernes Tung, Norway’s Minister responsible for shaping national policy on digitalisation and data-driven innovation. Along with the Minister came Sissel Beate Fuglestad, political representative for the Labour Party in Stavanger, and Audun Otterstad, Political Adviser to the Ministry of Digitalisation, as part of the delegation to our facilities on 10 April. Representing IMS during the visit were Eivind Midlang (Chai

My name is Nader Mohamed Nour, and I am a Cloud Engineering student with a strong interest in building web applications and understanding how cloud systems work. During my internship at Intelligent Mud Solutions, I gained valuable hands-on experience with modern development tools, full-stack development, and cloud technologies. Nader Mohamed Nour - Cloud Engineering student Full-Stack CRUD Application During my internship, I built a complete CRUD application using React for t

In dynamic drilling operations, fluid behaviour does not wait for the next mud check. Between sampling intervals, rheology shifts, density fluctuates, and circulation conditions change. For mud engineers responsible for ECD control, wellbore stability, and operational efficiency, visibility into these transitions can make the difference between reactive troubleshooting and proactive decision-making. Real-time drilling fluid monitoring offers continuous insight into how the fl

Meet Fawzi Chamssine, Operations & Delivery Lead at Intelligent Mud Solutions This photo was taken at an airport in Lebanon. Fawzi Chamssine was travelling back to Stavanger after spending time with family in Lebanon, transitioning from personal time to global operations with Intelligent Mud Solutions. At IMS, global operations never stand still, and neither do the people behind them. We are a high-performance technology company operating across continents, but we are also bu

Online & Real-Time Drilling Fluid Analysis In modern drilling operations, decisions are only as good as the data behind them. As wells become more complex and margins tighten, relying on periodic manual mud checks is no longer enough. RheoSense from Intelligent Mud Solutions delivers continuous, autonomous, and real-time drilling fluid analysis directly where it matters. From Manual Checks to Continuous Insight Traditional drilling fluid measurements provide snapshots in time

As Intelligent Mud Solutions AS (IMS) continues to grow internationally, compliance is becoming an increasingly important part of how the company operates on a daily basis. The 4.February 2026, IMS held an internal compliance workshop aimed at providing a practical overview of relevant legal frameworks and the key compliance-related risks the organisation needs to be aware of moving forward. The workshop was designed to be relevant for both IMS employees and the Board, with a

This image wasn’t taken in a conference room. There’s no table, no screen, no whiteboard. It was captured while looking west across Åmøyfjorden, where the fjord opens toward the North Sea, during a follow-up online meeting between Pål Erik Johannessen and Carl Thaemlitz at Newpark. The conversation continued as Pål Erik walked his dog, the daylight slowly giving way to evening. And that says a lot about how Intelligent Mud Solutions works. Operating globally means our work do

Intelligent Mud Solutions (IMS) and Newpark Drilling Fluids have been selected to co-present at the Norwegian Energy Partners (NORWEP) – Saudi Aramco Upstream Technology Workshop 2026, taking place 28–29 January 2026 at Dhahran Techno Valley Centre (DTVC), Saudi Arabia. The joint presentation is a direct result of the cooperation agreement signed between IMS and Newpark in September 2025, establishing a framework for integrating autonomous drilling fluid analysis technology w

Last week, the rig crew encountered a procedural challenge while preparing to circulate and monitor mud properties on the return side. Due to restricted access to the shaker room, the team discussed how to continue monitoring mud weight during spacer returns. Operations Excellence Engineer Fawzi Chamssine and Automation Manager Pierina Fonseca proposed a practical solution, using the IMS RheoSense unit for real-time density monitoring. The system, commissioned just 12 hours e

Drilling operations never rest, and neither do we. At Intelligent Mud Solutions (IMS), we know that fluid intelligence and operational uptime are critical to every client we serve. That’s why IMS now provides Global 24/7 Technical Support, ensuring that expert assistance is always within reach, wherever your operations are. Our duty support system connects clients directly with IMS engineers who specialise in real-time monitoring, remote diagnostics, and calibration assistanc

At Intelligent Mud Solutions (IMS), we continue to push the frontier of real-time drilling fluid intelligence. As part of an internal development program, we are refining how field instruments, PLCs, and analytical software communicate through Modbus TCP — a step in ensuring data accuracy and synchronization across all our real-time measurement systems. This initiative focuses on improving the handshake between measurement devices and our analytical platform, ensuring consist