Francis Drilling Fluids, Ltd. is a leading provider of oilfield services and equipment, based in Odessa, TX. Founded in 1977, the company specializes in the distribution of water-based and oil-based mud, completion fluids, barite and hematite, viscosifiers, and lubricants, as well as transportation, technical, cleaning, and environmental support services. Francis Drilling Fluids employs 500 industry professionals across the United States, and is dedicated to