Formate brines – compatibility with metals
This report, commissioned by Cabot Specialty Fluids, includes basic corrosion theory, a review of laboratory test results with formate brines, best practice procedures for testing formates, advice on the proper field use of formates, and examples of improper use of formates in the field.

Formate fluid QRA
IDM Engineering has conducted an independent investigative study to determine the relative advantage that can be gained during the completion of a typical drilling programme, by using either formate brine-based fluid, oil-based mud or water-based mud. The study was commissioned by Peer Group International Ltd on behalf of Cabot Specialty Fluids Ltd.

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Cs and Zn – comparative hazard assessment and HSE profiles: version 2
This work presents a comparative overview of the physico-chemical and biological properties of cesium formate and zinc bromide, the prime constituents of the two high-density brines available to the oil industry. The properties are then related to the level of chemical health, safety and environmental hazard caused by these products. The data presented supports HSE risk profiling of these chemicals for offshore oilfield use. This second version was updated in January 2009.

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