Paraffin

Effective Paraffin Prevention at La Vela Field with Enercat Downhole Tools

• Basin:

La Vela Field, Maracaibo Basin

• Location:

Venezuela

• Client:

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

Persistent wax buildup led to frequent and costly maintenance requirements, with production levels fluctuating significantly between 8 to 50 barrels of oil per day (bopd), heavily dependent on recent hot oil treatments. The inconsistent production significantly hindered profitability and operational planning.

Solution & Results

Synergetic installed Enercat Downhole Tools, strategically targeting wax deposition issues. The technology substantially reduced Wax Appearance Temperature (WAT) and Pour Point by weakening intermolecular London Dispersion forces, directly addressing the root causes of wax precipitation and crystallization. Post-installation results demonstrated significant operational and production improvements:

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Immediate production boost

to over 400 BOPD, later stabilized at 200 BOPD to manage reservoir conditions, with cumulative output reaching 70,894 barrels.

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Eliminated chemical and hot oil treatments

cutting operational costs while maintaining stable production and a controlled natural decline.

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~30°C reduction in WAT

(from 55°C to 25°C), significantly lowering solid wax content in the produced fluids.

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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.