Protecting your Production During Completions
Enhancing Completions in the Permian: Utilizing the Latest Multi-function Proppant Technology Terry Palisch, Global Engineering Director
More information in SPE 177978
Outline • Introduction • Technology Enablers • Field Applications • Summary
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Proppant Technologies • Purpose is to “prop” open fractures – Provide conductivity
• Various types, grades & sizes – Sand, RCS, Ceramic
• Technology typically limited to proppant perfomance – Density, shape, sizing, strength, etc – Detectability – Resin technology
• Can we use proppant for other functions in the formation? 3
Production Assurance Proppant Technologies
Damage Mechanism
Once damage occurs it can never be fully remediated!
Production Assurance Production Assurance Proppant Technologies (GUARD) Proppant Technologies Damage Mechanism • Utilize proppant to deploy chemicals
• Inoculate the completion at the source • Prevent handling of solids in well / at surface • Reduce/eliminate associated costs & production losses Once damage occurs it can never be fully remediated!
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Technology Enablers – Proppant Grain • Engineered Proppant Grains – Uniform and interconnected porosity – Maximizes the strength of the pellet
• Advanced chemical delivery – Chemical infusion throughout the pellet – Allows for placement of larger chemical volume
Internal Cross-section of actual proppant grain
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Technology Enablers – Controlled Release • Engineered Membranes – – – –
Controlled release Significant reduction in initial washout Improved frac fluid compatibility Tailored to the chemical
Low Permeability
High Permeability
GUARD Technology Highlights • Tailored to specific well and application. • Typically replaces
More information in SPE 177978
Outline • Introduction • Technology Enablers • Field Applications • Summary
2
Proppant Technologies • Purpose is to “prop” open fractures – Provide conductivity
• Various types, grades & sizes – Sand, RCS, Ceramic
• Technology typically limited to proppant perfomance – Density, shape, sizing, strength, etc – Detectability – Resin technology
• Can we use proppant for other functions in the formation? 3
Production Assurance Proppant Technologies
Damage Mechanism
Once damage occurs it can never be fully remediated!
Production Assurance Production Assurance Proppant Technologies (GUARD) Proppant Technologies Damage Mechanism • Utilize proppant to deploy chemicals
• Inoculate the completion at the source • Prevent handling of solids in well / at surface • Reduce/eliminate associated costs & production losses Once damage occurs it can never be fully remediated!
5
Technology Enablers – Proppant Grain • Engineered Proppant Grains – Uniform and interconnected porosity – Maximizes the strength of the pellet
• Advanced chemical delivery – Chemical infusion throughout the pellet – Allows for placement of larger chemical volume
Internal Cross-section of actual proppant grain
6
Technology Enablers – Controlled Release • Engineered Membranes – – – –
Controlled release Significant reduction in initial washout Improved frac fluid compatibility Tailored to the chemical
Low Permeability
High Permeability
GUARD Technology Highlights • Tailored to specific well and application. • Typically replaces
