Tag: Horizontal Well

Refracturing wells has potential, but plenty of risk and uncertainty – study

Refracturing wells has potential, but plenty of risk and uncertainty – study

IHS study suggests producers, service companies need more familiarity with refracturing Horizontal well refracturing shows a lot of promise for lowering production costs, but there are technical and financial costs to be overcome, according to a new report from analysts IHS. By 2020, refractured wells will account for as much as 11 percent of horizontal […]

Multi-stage horizontal well production increased 400%

Multi-stage horizontal well production increased 400%

The Quantum Downhole Systems successfully cleans sand to stage #10 After a conventional wellbore clean out failed to restore acceptable production, Quantum Downhole System used its JetVak process to clean the wellbore of sand and significantly exceed production targets. Background Well location: Kaybob field, Fox Creek, Alta., Canada in the Montney Oil zone. The subject […]

By February 26, 2015 Read More →
Wellbore clean out with Quantum equals more production

Wellbore clean out with Quantum equals more production

Quantum has expanded and now offers its service in the Permian Basin Oil wells – particularly horizontal mutli-fracked wells – often experience abnormal production declines and need to be cleaned out. Quantum Downhole’s patented JetVak vacuum system keeps wells producing longer and at higher rates compared to conventional wellbore clean out systems, says president Steve Winkler. Quantum’s competitive advantage is a […]

By February 18, 2015 Read More →