Batch treatment controls corrosion in pumping wells

Journal Article · Wed Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1984 · World Oil; (United States)

OSTI ID:6737095

Evans, S; Doran, C R

Conoco recently developed a batch treatment program to control corrosion in sucker rod pumped wells. The program was intended to prolong equipment life, reduce pulling jobs and cut operating costs. Tested on MCA Unit near Maljamar in southeast New Mexico, and since applied to more than 400 producing wells near Hobbs, the new program has been remarkably successful. Pulling jobs, which had totaled 178 a year at MCA Unit, dropped to 50 a year, reduced inhibitor requirements cut treatment costs by an estimated $6,100 per month and production increased.

• Research Organization: Conoco Inc., Houston, TX
• OSTI ID: 6737095
• Journal Information: World Oil; (United States), Vol. 198:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

02 PETROLEUM
OIL WELLS
CORROSION PROTECTION
BATCH CULTURE
CORROSION INHIBITORS
FIELD TESTS
NEW MEXICO
OPERATING COST
OPTIMIZATION
PRODUCTION
SERVICE LIFE
COST
FEDERAL REGION VI
NORTH AMERICA
TESTING
USA
WELLS
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