Paper: COMPARATIVE SOAPING TECHNIQUES, HORIZONTAL vs. VERTICAL COMPLETIONS

De-watering techniques using soap sticks vary and are dependant on the completion profile. Vertical completions require a soaping routine significantly different than deviated completions. The factors that make horizontal profiles difficult to plunger lift are overcome with an optimum application of soap sticks and well control. This paper includes case histories, water/hydrocarbon percentages and automation options