Paper: OPTIMIZING THE COSTS OF PARAFFIN TREATMENS IN THE SPRABERRY

Paraffin wax treatment in the Spraberry has been around since development began in the 50"s. Hot oiling and hot water have been the method of choice for many years. Chemical treatment and a combination of chemical with hot oil or water have also been alternate methods. The purpose of this paper is not to determine the best method or methods, but to attempt to define and extend the frequency of the treatment necessary to control the paraffin wax. Current treating schedules are 30, 45, 60 and 90 day. Ten wells from the Spraberry were selected for this project for monitoring via a SCADA system to establish an optimized scheduling program.