NAM-PW-116 (USA California)

CHALLENGE

The client operates a small field under steam flood with declining oil production. Conventional stimulation techniques such as acid had yielded mixed and/or short term results. The client was interested in trying a cost effective technology that would potentially provide better and/or longer lasting results.

SOLUTION

Improve connectivity to the reservoir through a slotted liner using electro-hydraulic stimulation technology.

• The client chose 5 wells to treat with BLUESPARK® to improve production.

• The client selected the treatment zones from open hole logs, such that the total interval stimulated could be maximized in a single day of operation for each well.

• Tubing was pulled and a bit-and-scraper run was done on each well.

• The BLUESPARK® stimulation was completed on all 5 wells in 5 working days.

CONDITIONS

• Depth: 650 ft (200 m)

• Etchegoin Sandstone

• Porosity 35%; Perm 5 D

OUTCOME

• The wells were immediately put back on production and rates, pressures and fluid levels were monitored.

• The total production for the 5 wells increased by 65% based on a 3-month comparison, while the water cut decreased by 5%.

• Three of the wells saw increases of over 100%.

• The total production for the 5 wells maintained a 62% increase for the 12-months following the stimulation.

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