Hydrocarbon Emission Reduction: Application of an Integrated Solution to Separate and Treat Well Clean-up and Produced Water in the Karachaganak Field, Kazakhstan
Abstract:Minimising or eliminating completely the flaring of hydrocarbons during well clean-up and early production testing is an increasing challenge for the oil and gas industry and an important issue for Karachaganak Petroleum Operating b.v. (KPO).
KPO operates the giant Karachaganak gas-condensate carbonate reservoir located in north-western Kazakhstan. To improve reservoir management and field recovery, KPO drills long horizontal wells and then stimulates them with acid. KPO has used a variety of di… Show more
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