New Developments for Through-Tubing Applications Enable Use of Resin Consolidation for Oil and Gas Sands Requiring Sand Control

With recent emphasis on recovery of bypassed hydrocarbon reserves and extending field production, through-tubing sand control techniques present an economically attractive completion option. Since economics is a key decision criterion in these types of developments, the availability of reliable and cost-effective through-tubing sand control techniques can be a major deciding factor.

Consolidation for Real Wells

Formation consolidation is not a new concept and in many applications has proved to be a successful means of providing sand control. SandTrap® service provides features that facilitate the successful use of resin consolidation for oil and gas sands requiring sand control.