Halliburton has launched SandTrap® XL, a new solution aimed at tackling excessive sand production in the oil industry. This innovation utilizes a low-viscosity resin system activated externally, allowing for effective solids control over large intervals.
SandTrap XL improves the strength of formation grains while maintaining rock permeability. Its external activation facilitates treatment over longer intervals without restrictions on pumping or curing time.
“Excessive sand production remains an issue in our industry,” said Luke Holderman, Vice President of Production Solutions and Pipeline & Process Services. “SandTrap XL empowers our customers to maximize asset value through enhanced well performance and extended asset life. Through customized chemical consolidation, SandTrap XL provides a reliable solution for mature fields and unconsolidated reservoirs to ensure long-term productivity and efficiency.”
The system is effective for high-clay mineralogy and offers thermal stability above 550°F (287°C), making it suitable for heavy oil reservoirs with enhanced oil recovery methods like steam flooding. SandTrap XL also reduces solids production, ensuring long-term stability and productivity for oil wells across various geological environments.
Story via WorldOil.com