Modelling of scale inhibitor treatments in horizontal wells: Application to the Alba field

E. J. Mackay; A. P. Matharu; K. S. Sorbie; M. M. Jordan

doi:10.2118/63013-PA

Modelling of scale inhibitor treatments in horizontal wells: Application to the Alba field

E. J. Mackay, A. P. Matharu, K. S. Sorbie, M. M. Jordan

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A modeling technique for the placement of scale inhibitor treatments was developed and was used to model a squeeze treatment in a horizontal well in a Chevron-operated Alba reservoir. Assessment of various treatment designs enabled a treatment to be specified to increase squeeze treatment lifetime without increasing the required chemical. This modelled strategy also reduces the initial inhibitor concentration spike in the return curve, representing a considerable production advantage in addition to extending squeeze lifetime by reducing early chemical losses through immediate backproduction.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	107-114
Journal	SPE Production and Facilities
Volume	15
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2118/63013-PA
Publication status	Published - May 2000

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