Emulsion & Surface Tanks

Avenger Tool Performance – Enhanced Emulsion Separation in Pacific Basin

• Basin:

Pacific Basin

• Location:

• Client:

CAL-NRG

Traditional cyclic steam stimulation methods face significant operational limitations, including restricted heating radii and low oil recovery rates. These limitations are often exacerbated by high interfacial tension, which traps immobile oil within reservoirs, greatly restricting cumulative oil production. Synergetic's Enercat™ technology directly addresses these challenges by effectively reducing interfacial tension, thereby significantly enhancing oil mobility and boosting overall recovery efficiency.

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Core Issue

Problem

Prior to the Avenger Tool installation, crude oil samples consistently exhibited substantial contamination by water and sediment, complicating separation processes. The presence of distinct rag layers (complex emulsion interfaces) further impeded effective oil-water separation, significantly impacting oil quality, processing efficiency, and leading to elevated operational costs.

Solution & Results

The Avenger Tool was installed to address these contamination issues by fundamentally altering fluid properties through the reduction of heavy crude viscosity. The tool demonstrated a marked reduction in the aggregation tendencies of crude constituents, which directly minimized emulsion stability and significantly improved oil-water separation efficiency.

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Improved Crude Quality:

API gravity increased from 20 to 34, resulting in lighter, more valuable, and easier-to-process crude oil.

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Enhanced Flow & Stability:

Pour point dropped from -1°C to -20°C, significantly improving flow; substantial reduction in asphaltenes and total acid number (TAN) reduces deposition and emulsion stabilization.

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Superior Separation Efficiency

Marked improvements in oil-water separation with noticeable reductions in sediment and rag layer formation.

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VISUAL SHIFT

Before & After Images

The images offer a visual comparison of conditions before and after installation, clearly illustrating the impact of our technology. These snapshots highlight key changes in reservoir behavior, fluid mobility, and overall performance enhancements.

Quantified results

Supporting Data

The following data provides quantitative validation of the results achieved. Metrics are drawn from field measurements and performance tracking, offering clear evidence of improved efficiency, recovery, and operational effectiveness.

Impact & outlook

Conclusion

Synergetic’s Enercat™ technology substantially enhances cyclic steam stimulation performance. By significantly reducing interfacial tension and expanding the drainage radius, it offers transformative operational advantages and economic benefits, positioning itself as a critical solution for the future of heavy oil recovery operations.