Foam Assisted Lift Journey in PDO

Abstract

Foam assisted lift (FAL) is one of the common deliquification techniques that is applied in different forms. However, achieving sustainable improved performance in practice from case to case is yet a challenge. This paper shares the journey that PDO has gone through so far in assessing and applying foam assisted lift technology, and the strategy that is emerging from this journey. The paper sheds light on challenges and lessons learned by sharing both successful as well as unsuccessful cases to provide a comprehensive picture. Proper candidate selection as well as selecting different implementation methods for different cases are the key learnings and yet challenges in practice that this paper elaborates on.