Salt deposition and solutions in Bir Seba field Block 433a and 416b, Algeria

  • Do Duy Khoan Groupement Bir Seba
  • Ngo Huu Hai Petrovietnam Exploration Production Corporation
  • Vu Minh Duc Groupement Bir Seba
  • Vu Hong Cuong Groupement Bir Seba
  • Luu Thanh Hao Groupement Bir Seba
DOI: https://doi.org/10.25073/petrovietnam%20journal.v5i0.153
Keywords: Salt deposition, Bir Seba field

Abstract

The paper presents the salt deposition issues during the production process in Bir Seba field, Blocks 433a and 416b, Algeria. This is one of the reasons for unstable flow rate and well pressure, decreasing production output, clogging the oil flowline to the Central Processing Facility (CPF), even blocking the tubing and preventing oil to flow to the surface, which cost time and money due to suspension of production to clean salt and repair equipment. To overcome this situation, various solutions have been applied to improve the efficiency of production: injecting water on the surface, injecting water into the tubing to clean salt, and installing water injection equipment to clean salt in the tubing and down to the reservoir.

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Published
2017-05-29
How to Cite
Duy Khoan, D., Huu Hai, N., Minh Duc, V., Hong Cuong, V., & Thanh Hao, L. (2017). Salt deposition and solutions in Bir Seba field Block 433a and 416b, Algeria. Petrovietnam Journal, 5, 37 - 43. https://doi.org/10.25073/petrovietnam journal.v5i0.153
Issue
Vol 5 (2017)
Section
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