BENTONITE

Bentonite, with unique physical and chemical properties, has a wide range of applications in various markets. At WPL Global Operations, we focus mainly on manufacturing products for drilling muds, foundations, and binders for green sand systems used in foundries. Additionally, we serve markets such as soaps and detergents, balanced foods, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, waterproofing, paints and inks, clarification of wines, juices and edible oils, among others.

WPL DrilBent IMP

WPL DrilBent IMP is a colloidal sodium bentonite designed for use in drilling, completion, and maintenance fluids for oil wells. Its colloidal formulation provides unique properties that enhance efficiency in deep water, oil, and gas drilling operations as well as in works with special requirements. This product stands out for its ability to maintain well stability and control filtration, contributing to optimal performance under demanding conditions.

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WPL DrilBent Standard

WPL DrilBent Standard is a pulverized colloid sodium bentonite with a 200 mesh size, ideal for use in drilling fluids, foundations, trenches, and other Civil Engineering applications. Its standard formulation offers balanced rheological properties and versatility in various conditions. This bentonite stands out for its ability to provide stability to the well, improve viscosity, and comply with industry requirements.

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WPL DrilBent HighFlow

WPL DrilBent HighFlow is a pulverized colloidal sodium bentonite, sieved to 200 mesh, known for its high viscosity in drilling operations. Designed to meet the standards of the petroleum industry, this bentonite offers exceptional performance in drilling fluids, foundations, trenches and various Civil Engineering applications. Its advanced formulation and rheological properties improve well stability and operational efficiency.

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Location

  1. The first location is in Cuencamé, Durango, and has facilities that include a granule plant, pulverization mills, a packaging area, hoppers for storing bulk products, and a large covered warehouse to maintain the product in optimal conditions.
  2. The second plant is located in Gómez Palacio, Durango, where we process products based on bentonite and coal. Similar to the Cuencamé plant, we have a covered warehouse for finished products, hoppers for bulk storage, a railway spur, and consequently access to seaports.

We have our own laboratories for inspecting and classifying raw materials, as well as for controlling the finished product.