As a remedy to the cement slurry overdispersion and free water problem, an anti-settling additive NRG-FFC, known as free water control additive, uses in the cement formulation. NRG-FFC helps particles and solids in the slurry to remain suspended. The product helps overcome the potential for fluid to develop at the top of a slurry column or on the high side of deviations in a highly deviated well or a horizontal wellbore.