Performance of Inline Separation Technology in Unlocking Restricted/ Shut Down Wet Gas Wells

Abstract

Inline separation technology has attracted the attention of oil and gas field operators due to the considerable weight, space and cost savings that can be achieved. In addition, inline separation technology can play a major role in de-bottlenecking and upgrading of existing production facilities. In this regard, inline separation technology has been evaluated in separation efficiency and its contribution to an upstream wet gas field development, to unlock the restricted/shut down wet gas wells.The FMC/CDS InLine DeLiquidiser (Ultra-Compact Cyclonic Gas-Liquid Separator) was trial tested in a remote location of a Saudi Aramco mature gas field to unlock production from restricted or shut-in gas wells currently suffering from high water cut, which was resulting in limited gas production. More importantly, this technology will significantly contribute in developing Saudi Aramco gas fields already restricted or unexploited due to water production increase associated with gas production.This paper discusses the concept, objectives and results of the commissioning of the Inline Separator application in the Saudi Aramco wet gas field. Furthermore, during the commissioning, noise measurements were executed to determine the noise level of the Inline Separator in the field, which will also be highlighted.