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MacDeck Mineral Based Upstream Solutions

We have developed capacity to source and supply performance minerals that are specifically utilized in
the oil and gas industry. These minerals play a vital role in drilling, cementing, and well-completion phases.
They include Ceramic Proppants, Bentonite, and Organoclay

Proppants
Proppants are solid, engineered particles (typically sand, resin-coated sand, or manufactured ceramics)
suspended in hydraulic fracturing fluids. Their primary job is to wedge themselves into induced rock
fractures and keep them propped open once the fluid pressure is released, allowing oil and gas to flow.

Bentonite
We source high-quality bentonite that delivers consistent performance across varied drilling conditions,
improving operational efficiency and wellbore integrity.
Core Properties & Types
Sodium Bentonite: Expands heavily and is primarily used for sealants, pond liners, and drilling mud.
Calcium Bentonite: Non-swelling but highly absorbent, used for oil purification.

Organoclay   
Organoclay ensures reliable performance in challenging drilling environments, it delivers excellent
viscosity control, suspension stability, and thermal resistance thereby ensuring reliable performance in
challenging drilling environments and improving efficiency plus overall wellbore stability.
Organoclay is a naturally occurring clay mineral (like bentonite or smectite) chemically modified with organic compounds; typically, quaternary ammonium. This treatment alters the clay's surface from
hydrophilic (water-attracting) to organophilic (oil-attracting), giving it highly specialized properties for
industrial applications.