Montney operator improves production using StackFRAC HD-X system
Background
Operators completing longer laterals in the Montney have achieved great success completing wells using the StackFRAC® HD-X system. One early adopter’s wells outperformed nearby wells by at least 37% after 12 months of production.
StackFRAC HD-X was designed to allow for higher stage counts to achieve a more effective, high density treatment.
Challenge
As laterals are drilled longer and longer, operators want a system that can deliver higher stage counts and tighter spacing for a more effective stimulation that will result in better production.
An operator was looking for a solution that would strike a balance between increasing stage count while maximizing operational efficiency.
Solution
With the ability to increase stage counts and stimulate wells with minimal non-productive time, the operator used StackFRAC HD-X systems for nearly all their completions in the Montney throughout 2017. StackFRAC HD-X is the next generation of ball-activated systems, exceeding the industry standard of 1/16-in. to offer operators even tighter increments and higher stage counts.
Such miniscule differences between tools require a fully integrated quality control process to verify manufacturing precision and ensure operational success. At Packers Plus, these include:
• Confirming dimension accuracy to 1/10,000 of an inch for consistent reliability• An anti-erosion coating can be applied for additional risk mitigation
Beyond higher stage counts, StackFRAC HD-X offers other benefits:• The wider range of possible sizes allows for a larger inner diameter at the toe, which in turn allows for higher flow rates• FracPORT™ H3 sleeves are specifically designed to prevent erosion of key components• Greater completion design flexibility
Results
In the township with the highest concentration of the operator’s wells in early 2017, the top 4 highest producing wells were completed using StackFRAC HD-X. In this 9.7 km2 (6 mi2) area, a comparison of production after 12 months shows that the average StackFRAC HD-X well production was at least 37% higher than wells completed using other technology.
Within the first year of its release, several operators have had success using StackFRAC HD-X. The system has been run by over 25 operators in more than 10 formations, adding up to over 4,000 stages in Canada.
Packers Plus is the innovator of multi-stage completion systems, providing field-proven and cost-effective solutions through a range of applications worldwide. For more information about StackFRAC HD-X or other solutions, go to packersplus.com.