HotSoss Treatment Increased Well Production by 447%

At a glance

A customer in Saskatchewan experienced a significant drop in oil production rates and well revenues. HotSoss well stimulation program was applied and quickly restored production with results lasting over 4 months.

Key metrics

447%

production increase

4 months

covered by one treatment

Why short-lived well treatments cost more than they look

Paraffin and asphaltene deposits restrict flow in the formation near the wellbore and in flowlines. As they build, production and revenue fall.

Solvent treatments such as xylene can clear some of the restriction, but if the benefit fades in a couple of weeks, the operator is paying for treatment after treatment, plus the lost production between them.

This Saskatchewan operator had seen a large drop in production. Xylene treatments helped partially but had to be repeated every two weeks.

Challenges

Oil production rates substantially decreased, resulting in decreased revenue. Traditional xylene-based well-stimulation treatments partially restored production but had to be re-applied every two-weeks. Suspected paraffin and asphaltene deposits were restricting the formation and flow lines, reducing production capacity.

Solutions

Our proprietary 3-part HotSoss well stimulation program was applied at 5% in water, heated and squeezed into the formation. Formation shut-in and chemical allowed to penetrate perforation dissolving paraffin, asphaltene and sulphide deposits.

Results

Production Increased 447%
Well-production dramatically increased after HotSoss treatment, increasing well revenue.

Sustained Production Increase
Long-lasting production increase observed from HotSoss treatment. One application lasted 4 months whereas Xylene treatments were previously applied every two-weeks.

Reduced Cost to Process per Barrel
Water cut decreased by 7%, resulting in higher value oil that was easier to process.

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Frequently asked questions

How was HotSoss applied?

The three-part HotSoss program was mixed at 5% in water, heated and squeezed into the formation. The well was shut in so the chemical could penetrate the perforations and dissolve paraffin, asphaltene and sulphide deposits.

How much did production increase?

By 447%.

How long did the result last?

One application lasted four months. Xylene treatments had been repeated every two weeks.

Did oil quality change?

Water cut dropped 7%, giving higher value oil that was easier to process.