Extended release™ scale squeeze
Nano-enabled chemistry for extended squeeze life
What is Extended Release
Scale squeeze treatments are widely used in the oil and gas industry to manage scale but over the life of an asset, these interventions can require significant investment, particularly offshore.
Extended Release is a nano-enabled solution for scale squeeze applications, designed to improve chemical performance, extend squeeze treatment life, and support operational efficiency.
Extended Release is designed for scale squeeze applications where extended treatment life and fewer interventions are operational priorities.
- Scale squeeze treatments
- Offshore or remote operations where interventions can be costly
- Applications where sustained inhibitor return is required
The challenge
- Extended treatment life
Nano-enabled scale chemistry is designed to improve inhibitor retention and support gradual release.
- Fewer interventions
Longer-lasting treatment can reduce the frequency of repeat scale squeeze interventions.
- Improved operational efficiency
Fewer interventions can reduce operational disruption and support production continuity.
- Potential for lower total cost of operation
Extending treatment life and reducing intervention frequency can help lower total cost of operation.
Established scale squeeze chemistry
Builds on scale inhibitor chemistry used in squeeze applications.
Engineered nanoparticles
Uses engineered nanoparticles to influence how the inhibitor interacts with the reservoir.
Reservoir-surface association
Nanoparticles are designed to associate with reservoir surfaces.
Gradual inhibitor release
Inhibitor is released gradually as fluids are produced.
Laboratory and field validation
Development is informed by research, laboratory testing, field validation, and application expertise.
Case studies and evidence
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