Q: Why is REDUX different? To read this answer: Click Here
REDUX can create a turn-key project package which includes project management, applicable technologies and project funding. REDUX utilizes three new technologies (PowerSlotting, PulseWave, EcoWash) that dramatically increase the production of existing oil and gas wells without the environmental impacts of fracking. Advantages include: Low water use, increased production, higher over-all recovery, flatter decline curves, low cost. PowerSlotting is an environmentally friendly and precisely controlled technology which does NOT require the introduction of any chemicals to the underground environment. The process cuts a slice from the earth (PowerSlot) in the oil bearing formation. The process actually excavates rock from the formation, creating a “Slot” (1”-3”[25-75mm] wide x up to 20’ [6m] long x the depth of the formation] which is like a large, low pressure ‘trench drain’ below grade which intercepts the flow of oil and gas in the formation’s natural flows (just as a trench drain intercepts water flowing down a driveway). As we can precisely control our cutting tool we orient it perpendicular to that natural flow and the natural fracture pattern of the local geology and into which oil or gas is naturally ‘squeezed’ by the earth’s natural forces and because Mother Nature hates a pressure imbalance and will try to restore balance by moving fluids/gases from high pressure zones (formation) to low pressure zones ‘trench’ drain. The slot is a low pressure zone because it is connected to the surface via the bore hole.
Hydraulic Fracturing often utilizes more than 1 Million gallons of water and chemicals for each well to achieve its enhanced recovery. REDUX systems use only less than 1000 gallons which is recycled and reused and yet we are generally as effective in our recovery as a Hydraulic Fracture.
The REDUX system does not introduce high pressures downhole but rather creates a low pressure and high permeability zone that enhances the flows and allows for outstanding recovery of oil or gas from a formation in an economically sound and ecologically sound basis. The procedure is Economical, Eco-logical, Ecologically safe and fast.
Q: For a vertical well what information do you require at the outset? To read this answer: Click Here
Ideally the more information we have the better to determine the viability and produce a work-over plan for the asset. Initially basic data can determine the feasibility of applying the REDUX systems and if there is a basis for moving forward by investigating the potential application of REDUX systems on the asset. Basic well data from a scout ticket, Location, formation type, historical and current production.
For a proper analysis detailed well logs should be provided which would include as much of the following information as possible. The more information provided, the more accurate the results and analysis.
Basic well-bore and drilling summary. Just a summary.
ALL logs. Specifically, we need the log section in the producing formation + 1-200 feet above and below the formation and we need each log header and footer, including the part that shows units of measurement.
Water analysis. We need salts mineralization and electro-conductivity of the water. We will use this information to re-calibrate the logs.
Rock analysis. Again, we will use this information to re-calibrate the logs ourselves.
Completion information and any subsequent completions. We need to know the details. Like if the well was perforated, how many perforations per foot, at what depth, what kind of gun, etc. If the well was fracked, we need to know breakdown pressure, treatment pressure, amount of sand, rate of water injection, chemicals used. If acid treatment was used, then acid type, concentration, volume, etc.
Production data on the well. We would like daily or monthly production, plus all time the well is non-functional (down time), from the beginning. Knowing down time is just as important as up time, for calculations. We are interested in all fluids, oil and water and gas if any.
Information on the “family” of wells surrounding this well. If you provide this same information 1-6 above, on the 4-6 nearest wells to the subject well, this helps us understand similarities and differences of the neighborhood. We will be able to draw an isopach map. We will be able to calculate the reservoir size, remaining oil, and changes in porosity, permeability, tectonic stresses, from well to well, over a wider area. Many other important conclusions can be made.
Q: Is the technology applicable to any kind of formation? To read this answer: Click Here
Yes. The technology can be used on any formation. Competitively speaking, the best formation is one that is tight, over-pressured / high-pressure, containing low-grade / high-viscosity / heavy oil, or one that is delicate / susceptible to over-balanced drilling / unable to be fractured / special issues. The only type of formation in which we have had poor results is unconsolidated oil sand.
The technology can be used on any well. A perfect well is one that is irreparably damaged at the target interval(s), and especially a well where another treatment(s) has been tried unsuccessfully. Second type of well includes mature, depleted, or declining production/injection wells in a field wherein there is justification to drill nearby new or infill wells.
The only type of well we have had poor results in is a well that has watered out (mature water-drive well where well no longer has access to oil/gas above the oil/gas-water contact level). We will not work on wells that have unconsolidated sand. Here the technology performs but the sands remain unstable and can collapse at any time with harms the economics of the process.
Q: Are the REDUX systems for new reservoirs, depleted reservoirs or also for damaged ones? To read this answer: Click Here
Yes. The technology can be used on any formation. Competitively speaking, the best formation is one that is tight, over-pressured / high-pressure, containing low-grade / high-viscosity / heavy oil, or one that is delicate / susceptible to over-balanced drilling / unable to be fractured / special issues. The only type of formation in which we have had poor results is unconsolidated oil sand.
The technology can be used on any well. A perfect well is one that is irreparably damaged at the target interval(s), and especially a well where another treatment(s) has been tried unsuccessfully. Second type of well includes mature, depleted, or declining production/injection wells in a field wherein there is justification to drill nearby new or infill wells.
The only type of well we have had poor results in is a well that has watered out (mature water-drive well where well no longer has access to oil/gas above the oil/gas-water contact level). We will not work on wells that have unconsolidated sand. Here the technology performs but the sands remain unstable and can collapse at any time with harms the economics of the process.
Q: Are the REDUX systems for new reservoirs, depleted reservoirs or also for damaged ones? To read this answer: Click Here
Absolutely, this is the recommended solution. PowerSlot is the preferred completion technology. It offers numerous advantages over traditional completion technologies including: effective well-bore 144X that of perforation (this increases the probability of a well-being successful and decreases the risk of failure even if the intended well misses the ‘sweet spot’ in the formation; allows near hydraulic fracture results without the physical and environmental costs but permits a better hydraulic fracture or a directed hydraulic fracture if desired.