Control of formation damage at Prudhoe Bay, AK, by inhibitor squeeze treatment

Conference · Wed Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1984 · Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6868590

Meyers, K O; Herring, G D; Skillman, H L

A substantial number of the wells in the Prudhoe Bay field have been damaged by the deposition of calcium carbonate scale in the perforation tunnels and the near-wellbore formation sandstone. Inhibitor squeeze treatments have successfully prevented this scale damage and the capacity loss resulting from it. Wells, which had monthly decline rates greater than ten percent prior to treatment, have maintained their maximum capacity for over a year. In some wells, treatment lives greater than two years have been obtained. This paper summarizes the laboratory design and field implementation of inhibitor squeeze treatments at the Prudhoe Bay field. First, the history, mechanisms, and extent of the formation damage problem are reviewed. Next, the laboratory and field tests used to screen inhibitors and to design the squeeze treatments are detailed. Finally, the history and success of the treatments in the field are discussed.

• Research Organization: ARCO Oil and Gas Co.
• OSTI ID: 6868590
• Report Number(s): CONF-840259-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States) Journal Volume: SPE 12472
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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