Introduction to Production Optimization
Petrel by Schlumberger offers a range of production optimization solutions to enhance oil and gas production efficiency. These solutions include chemicals designed to dehydrate and desalt oil, deliquefy gas wells, degas fluids, improve flow, and clean produced water. By utilizing these chemicals, companies can maximize the value of their assets throughout the lifetime of their systems.
Mitigating Effects with Production Chemistry Solutions
SLB production chemistry solutions help mitigate the effects of emulsions and foaming in oil and gas production. These solutions improve operational efficiency, maximize clean oil production, minimize water quality issues (such as in produced water for disposal or reinjection and industrial water), and reduce environmental impact. By addressing these challenges, companies can optimize their production processes and reduce operational risks.
Key Products and Services
Petrel offers a range of key products and services to support production optimization. This includes chemical demulsifiers for crude oil dehydration and desalting, water clarifiers for efficient cleaning of produced water, chemical foamers for gas well deliquification, defoamers to counteract foam formation, and crude oil flow improvers and viscosity reducers to enhance production performance. These products play a crucial role in improving production efficiency and ensuring smooth operations.
Case Studies and Success Stories
Petrel by Schlumberger has a track record of successful case studies and customer success stories. These include examples like a customized demulsifier addressing the impact of mixing multiple oil streams, a tailored scale inhibitor treatment for overcoming iron sulfide challenges, an environmentally friendly water clarifier solution for minimizing oil in water, and a subsea demulsifier developed for a deepwater oil field that exceeded specifications. These case studies highlight the effectiveness and versatility of Petrel's solutions in real-world scenarios.
Access to Premium Content and Support
Users can register for free to access technical papers and technology news tailored to their interests, providing valuable insights and updates in the oil and gas industry. Additionally, Petrel by Schlumberger offers software support, incident reporting, resources, patent information, events, and a glossary to assist customers in utilizing their products effectively. This comprehensive support ensures that customers have the necessary tools and information to optimize their production processes.