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Maximizing Well Performance: HotSoss Proven to Outperform Traditional Hot Oil and Xylene Treatments
At a glance
Hotsoss treatments are a cost-effective and efficient solution for maintaining oil wells. Compared to conventional treatments (hot oiling, xylene) HotSoss increases the production rates and longevity, reduces maintenance costs, and improves overall well performance.
Key metrics
40%
increase in production
50%
decrease in treatment cost
20%
increase in well run-time
Why hot oil and xylene treatments keep coming back
Wax and asphaltene deposits build up in producing wells, on pumps and in the lateral. Hot oiling and xylene circulation are common ways to clear them. They work, but the effect does not last long, so the well needs treating again and again.
Each treatment costs money and time. Between treatments, pumps stay coated with deposits, which shortens equipment life and raises maintenance costs.
This operator was treating wells with xylene on average every 177 days. In 2019, it started using HotSoss on multiple well sites to see whether a different approach would last longer and cost less.
Challenges
Traditional well treatments, such as hot oil and xylene circulation jobs are costly and result in short-lived production increases. On average, this customer was treating wells with xylene every 177 days. Even with treatment, well pumps remained coated with wax and asphaltene deposits reducing equipment life and increasing maintenance costs.
Solutions
Our proprietary three-component HotSoss solution was implemented in 2019. Over three years, this customer completed 59 HotSoss treatments on multiple well sites. To compare results, 587 Xylene treatments were completed over the same period.
Results
50% Decrease in Cost Compared to Xylene
Treatment of both the lateral and tubing with HotSoss resulted in significant cost savings.
20% Longer Run-Time, Up to 40% Production Increase
Wells with HotSoss averaged treatment every 213 days compared to 177 for Xylene. This resulted sustained periods with higher production rates. Production in one well increased 6-12 bbl (1-2 m3/day).
Reduced Well Maintenance and Costs
After treatment, pumps and well components no longer experienced severe build up of wax and asphaltene reducing wear, maintenance and replacement costs.
Data
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Production Engineer
“If you were to use all Xylene instead of Hotsoss the job would cost 50% more. For this reason when we want to treat the lateral it just makes sense to use Hotsoss.”
Frequently asked questions
How many treatments were compared?
Over three years, the operator completed 59 HotSoss treatments and 587 xylene treatments across multiple well sites.
How long did HotSoss treatments last?
Wells treated with HotSoss averaged 213 days between treatments, compared with 177 days for xylene, about 20% longer.
What was the cost difference?
Treating both the lateral and tubing with HotSoss cost about 50% less than xylene.
What happened to production?
Production rose up to 40%. In one well, production increased 6 to 12 bbl/day (1 to 2 mยณ/day).