Paraffin

Paraffin Mitigation and Enhanced Production in LV-17 Well Using Enercat Tubing Tools

• Basin:

Pacific 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

Severe paraffin buildup caused drastic production declines, dropping from 195 BOPD to only 3 BOPD over eight months. The resulting operational inefficiencies substantially impacted economic viability and required frequent interventions.

Solution & Results

Five Enercat Tubing Tools were installed strategically below the initial depth of paraffin crystallization. The tools enhanced paraffin solubility and lowered the pour point, effectively preventing paraffin crystallization and deposition.

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400% increase in production

initially peaking at 400 BOPD and stabilizing around 200 BOPD.

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Sustained flow improvements

required a choke reduction within one month and maintained ~175 BOPD over two years.

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Enhanced paraffin solubility

confirmed by higher paraffin content in produced oil, indicating improved fluid properties.

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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.