Reliable dissolvable frac plug performance saves operator time and costs
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Operators frustrated by lack of ball seating action
Eagle Ford shale formation
During operator trials with using Illusion® Prestige frac plugs, the operator overcame several challenges associated with dissolvable frac plugs historically found in the Eagle Ford shale. Capitalizing on the fluids and cost savings associated with ball-in-place (BIP) applications, the operator was able to successfully deploy and verify plug integrity before perforating each zone. Throughout the stimulation of each stage, no anomalies in pressure integrity were detected, confirming the plugs held during the entire process. After the last stage was stimulated, the operator went in with intervention within a week and observed no issues during the cleanup operation. The Illusion Prestige frac plug reduced fluid demand, verified isolation integrity, and reduced intervention time onsite, helping the operator save time and costs.
After plugs are set, it is often difficult for operator to know whether the ball is on seat or if the plug is properly set before pumping treatments. In an effort to minimize waste, avoiding excessive pumping before the ball is on seat, plug integrity, placing treatments accurately, and minimizing cleanout time are all important to the bottom line. Additionally, operators often question whether they are receiving the most benefit from stimulation treatments due to lack of ball seating indications and poor pressure tests.
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and ball-drop methods used
anomalies in pressure integrity
issues during the cleanup operation
When considering the impressive results achieved, it is essential to highlight the performance of the dissolvable frac plug. This innovative technology has surpassed expectations in crucial areas, such as anchoring, isolation, and degradation time, which reduces operators’ risks and intervention time.
The Illusion Prestige frac plug has proven to be highly effective in providing robust ball seat indication and delivering excellent pressure test results during deployment. This assurance allows our operators to proceed with confidence, knowing that their treatment is being accurately placed within the desired zone. Plus, after job completion, the frac plugs fully dissolved and were not observed during the cleanout trip. This outcome further underscores the significant product advantages, confirming the successful plug dissolution and eliminating the need for additional intervention or removal operations.
Frac Plugs
The Illusion® Prestige frac plug is another evolutionary step in Halliburton dissolvable frac plug technology that features a robust, optimized design to improve operational efficiency and reliability.
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This high-performance frac plug provides zonal isolation of the wellbore during stimulation treatment and customized dissolution times
