BERWYN, PA — In a groundbreaking development within the oil and gas sector, TenEx Technologies has unveiled the successful application of SandBOND™, a pioneering non-resin sand consolidation technology, in reactivating a long-dormant well in Saskatchewan, Canada. This well, inactive for over a decade due to severe sand production issues, represents a landmark case of how innovative solutions can transform liabilities into lucrative assets.
The well in question had been sidelined by challenges related to sand flowback, a common but daunting obstacle in oil extraction that can lead to decreased production efficiency and increased operational costs. Faced with the prospect of plugging and abandoning the well—a costly and definitive measure—the operator turned to TenEx Innovation Team for an alternative solution.
Enter SandBOND™, TenEx’s patent-pending technology designed to address precisely such predicaments. The team embarked on a rigorous testing regimen, analyzing samples from the well to tailor a treatment that would not only halt sand production but also do so in a cost-effective manner. The results were nothing short of revolutionary.
SandBOND™’s efficacy lies in its ability to consolidate formation sand while maintaining near-perfect regain permeability, meaning it allows oil to flow freely without the accompanying sand that can clog equipment and reduce efficiency. Remarkably, this is achieved without the need for pre- or post-flush procedures, streamlining the treatment process significantly.
The operational simplicity of SandBOND™ is equally impressive. Utilizing standard oilfield pressure pumping trucks, the treatment—comprising SandBOND™, an activator, and produced water—was applied within a mere five minutes. The outcome was a well restored to stable production rates of approximately 600 barrels per day (BPD), including up to 15 barrels of oil per day (BOPD), with zero sand flowback.
This success story highlights SandBOND™’s potential to redefine sand control management in the oil and gas industry. Beyond revitalizing dormant wells, the technology offers a beacon of hope for operators grappling with sand production challenges, promising not just to mitigate these issues but to do so in a manner that is both efficient and economically viable.
Miguel Peña, CEO of TenEx Technologies, hailed the project as a testament to the company’s mission to innovate tailored chemical technologies that address the sector’s most pressing challenges while delivering tangible returns. “This dormant well was converted from a liability cost to a profitable, revenue-generating asset for our customer,” Peña remarked, highlighting the transformative impact of SandBOND™.
As the industry continues to navigate the complexities of efficient and sustainable resource extraction, technologies like SandBOND™ offer a glimpse into a future where even the most challenging wells can be turned around. This case not only celebrates the triumph of innovation over adversity but also sets a new standard for cost-effective, environmentally conscious approaches to oil and gas production. In doing so, SandBOND™ not only revives wells but also reinvigorates the conversation about the potential within the sector to adapt, evolve, and thrive.
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