In two gas fields in India, many sands had to be isolated after the wells ceased to flow because of liquid loading in the absence of continuous deliquification. To predict liquid-loading tendencies and to identify opportunities for production enhancement, the performance of 150 gas wells was analyzed. All technically feasible methods of deliquification were evaluated and compared to achieve maximum ultimate gas recovery.
Deliquification Techniques in Well-Life Extension
A properly designed tubing string can solve the problem of liquid loading to some extent. With a smaller tubing size, gas velocity can be exceeded and can be kept greater than the critical velocity, thus preventing loading in the beginning phase.
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