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PipeRenew® Removes 768 ft of Paraffin from Louisiana Composite Flowline

Written by Ideal Energy Solutions | Apr 28, 2022 9:03:51 PM

In just one day, Ideal’s PipeRenew treatment removes 768 ft
of paraffin and restores full flow to 2,450-ft composite flowline

  Jena, Louisiana        Justiss Oil Company

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CHALLENGE

RESPONSE

RESULTS

 
CUSTOMER CHALLENGE

Almost 800 ft of flowline between the well and the production facility of an onshore Louisiana well was completely plugged with paraffin.

Made completely of nonmetallic composite material, the highly flexible, 3.625-in. OD (2.875-in. ID) x 2,450 ft flowline could not be remediated by mechanical processes without risk of pipe damage.

 
SYSTEM DETAILS

Line Type: Fiberspar

Size: 3.625-inch OD (2.875" ID)

Volume: 19 bbls

Length: 2,450 feet

 

 

IDEAL'S RESPONSE

Ideal’s PipeRenew® treatment was the perfect solution. It is the only non-hazardous, environmentally responsible remediation solution that effectively removes paraffin and asphaltenes. The PipeRenew® treatment reacts with the portion of oil that contributes to the acid value to make a simple soap. This breaks up the paraffin and allows it to be pumped out. The PipeRenew® treatment fluid is completely safe for use in composite pipe, which continues to grow in use.

 

Ideal pumped 13 bbl of PipeRenew® solution into the riser, located in the middle of the line. Production fluids were displaced and collected on the well-end of the flowline.

The line was pressured up to 1,000 psi and the obstruction soaked in the remediation fluid overnight.

 

PROJECT CHRONOLOGY


Day 1
  • 13 bbls of PipeRenew® solution were pumped into the riser located in the middle of the line.
  • Production fluids were displaced and collected on the well end of the flowline.
  • Pressured up line to 1,000 psi and allowed it to soak overnight.


Day 2
  • Line pressure dropped to 600 psi overnight.
  • Opened flowline on the receiving end and connected pump truck to flowline on the well side.
  • Began pumping at 9:00 a.m. and received a small amount of paraffin before returns stopped.
  • Continued to apply pressure on the line for the next three hours. Returns over this period were sporadic.
  • At 12:00 noon, paraffin was flowing out of the line continuously and full communication was achieved by 1:00 p.m.

 

 

HIGH PERFORMANCE RESULTS

Line pressure dropped to 600 psi overnight. The flowline was opened on the receiving end, and the pump truck connected to the flowline on the well side. Pumping began at 9:00 a.m. By noon, paraffin was flowing out of the line continuously, and 6 bbl of paraffin was ultimately removed from the flowline. The incident-free project was completely successful, and full communication was achieved by 1:00 p.m.

 

 

 

 

For more information about how non-hazardous, environmentally
responsible PipeRenew® remediation treatment can cost-effectively
remove paraffin and asphaltenes from your pipeline,
contact your Ideal Energy Solutions representative today.

 

 
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