First Matrix Stimulation of Producer Wells in Sudan Delivers Outstanding Results

Abstract

After producing for more than nine (9) years, many wells in Sudan are suffering from lower production rate and increase in the skin value due to formation (Sand Stone) damage. Only re-perforation technique was used to mitigate formation damage problems; however, the results were not satisfactory.Considered the first time in the history of oil production in Sudan, Some of the idle producer wells in Greater Nile Petroleum Operating Company (GNPOC) operations fields were selected to treat their formation damage problems and to start the first Matrix Stimulation Engineering treatment.The results were outstanding where the oil production rate went up in the well TS-21 from 23 bopd to 1360 bopd. The well is still sustaining the high production rate after one year of treatment. The great success encouraged the implementation of the Matrix Stimulation treatment in different fields like Simber West where the results of the well SW-1 reached from 10 bopd to 900 bopd. This paper discusses the methods used in identifying the Matrix Stimulation candidates and the innovative solution including the lab tests and the chemical work done in order to determine the best fit for purpose chemical treatment to bring the wells back to production and optimize the production trend in the field of Toma South and Simber West. It describes the Matrix Stimulation of the well TomaSouth-21 as an example. Furthermore, it describes the entire lesson learnt from the execution and operation phase Last but not least, it shares the outstanding results and the way forward for the Matrix Stimulation business in Sudan. It gives a good reference and database for the stimulation treatment in Sudan since this paper is the first one to be written regarding Matrix Stimulation treatment in Sudan.