Barite · Garuda Mineralia Private Limited
API 13A drilling barite, manufactured at source
Manufactured near the Mangampet barite deposit in Andhra Pradesh, India, one of the world’s largest barite deposits.
Product grades
Grades for drilling and industry
| Grade | Key specification | Typical use | Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| API 13A drilling grade | SG 4.10 / 4.20 | Weighting agent for water-based and oil-based drilling fluids | Powder |
| Barite: lumps and powder (SG 3.8–4.3) | SG 3.8 / 3.9 / 4.0 / 4.1 / 4.2 / 4.3 | Lumps: feedstock for grinding plants. Powder: drilling and industrial applications. | Powder or lumps |
| Micronised / ultra-fine barite | D97 down to 7 microns, to client requirement | Applications requiring a finer particle size | Powder |
| Non-oilfield grades | Separate grades for each application | Paints, fillers and radiation shielding | Powder or aggregate, to client requirement |
Technical specification
API 13A drilling grade
Full test values are provided in the product data sheet.
Email for product data sheetPDF data sheets are sent by email on request to admin@garuda-group.com.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specific gravity | 4.10 / 4.20 grades |
| Particle size: passing 75 micron | 97% minimum |
| Particle size: finer than 6 micron | 30% maximum |
| Water-soluble alkaline earth metals | As per API Spec 13A |
| Packaging | 25 kg bags · 1–1.5 MT jumbo bags · bulk |
Manufacturing process
From deposit to export
- 01Mining & sourcing
- 02Sorting
- 03Crushing
- 04Grinding
- 05QC lab testing
- 06Packing
- 07Export
Understanding barite
Barite and why drilling depends on it
What barite is
Barite is the natural mineral form of barium sulphate (BaSO₄). It is dense, chemically inert in most drilling fluids and relatively soft, which makes it practical to grind and suspend in mud.
Its role in drilling-mud weighting
Barite raises the density of drilling mud. The weight of the mud column applies hydrostatic pressure in the well, which balances formation pressure, helps prevent influxes and supports the wellbore wall.
Global demand drivers
Drilling activity
Barite demand follows the number and depth of wells drilled, onshore and offshore.
Deep and high-pressure wells
Deepwater and high-pressure wells need heavier mud, and so more weighting material per well.
Regional supply
Grinding close to the basin can shorten the supply chain to the rig site.
Non-oilfield uses
Paints, fillers and radiation shielding add demand outside the oilfield.
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