Phillips profits from water control

Journal Article · Sat Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1997 · Petroleum Engineer International

OSTI ID:445646

Reno, J ^[1]; Dalrymple, D ^[2]

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1. Phillips Petroleum Co., Borger, TX (United States)
2. Halliburton Energy Services, Duncan, OK (United States)

Before implementing a crosslinked polymer water-control treatment, a Phillips well was producing 33 b/d of oil and 318 b/d of water. After the treatment, oil production reached 40 b/d of oil and water production decreased to 130 b/d. Water disposal costs decreased by 60% and lifting and maintenance costs were also reduced. The technological key to the improvement was a dry polymer developed for use in hostile well environments. The polymer was crosslinked with chrome (III) propionate, a crosslinker with low toxicity that produces strong, rigid gels.

• OSTI ID: 445646
• Journal Information: Petroleum Engineer International, Vol. 70, Issue 2; Other Information: PBD: Feb 1997
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

02 PETROLEUM
OIL WELLS
PLUGGING AGENTS
BRINES
WASTE MANAGEMENT
PLUGGING
POLYMERS
CROSS-LINKING
PRODUCTIVITY
CURING