Integral to the OneSTEP process

is candidate selection using

Virtual Lab* geochemical simulation
software. The software incorpo-
rates the results of slurry reactor
tests and the candidate core tests
to make predictions about treatment
effects on damage removal and
effective job volumes. Multiple
treatments can be compared to
select the best treatment for each
well. This approach reduces the
risk of mismatching fluids or using
an incorrect fluid design for stim-
ulation of a particular formation.
www.slb.com/onestep
*Mark of Schlumberger
Copyright 2007 Schlumberger. All rights reserved. 07-ST-063
OneSTEP
SMALL OPERATIONAL FOOTPRINT
The OneSTEP* single sandstone stimulation system is a new approach
that uses only one fluid stage. Rigorously engineered fluid systems and
reduced volumes provide a lower-risk, cost-effective solution. The OneSTEP
system removes damage caused by carbonate scale or other types of
scale and by drilling fluids, clays, and other aluminosilicates.
The OneSTEP treatment offers more uniform stimulation of sandstone
reservoirs with less risk of disintegrating the rock. It mitigates the risk
of secondary and tertiary precipitates and reduces the tendency for
acid emulsion and sludge formation. In addition, the OneSTEP system
offers less corrosion risk to tubulars and equipment. It increases
production with minimal risk and offers effective formation damage
removal. The system promotes the stimulation of wells that were
previously bypassed because of the fear of potential damage from
conventional treatments.
The single fluid stage formulation saves costs because it requires less
equipment, and it also saves preparation time. In addition, the reduced
equipment requirements offer a smaller operational footprint, especially
important in offshore activity. A single fluid stage permits simpler
operations and reduces personnel exposure to health, safety, and
environmental risks. Additionally, because it is only one fluid, the system
reduces fluid placement sequence risk when treating long formation
intervals. It offers a reduced chemical package that significantly reduces
any compatibility issues with produced hydrocarbons.
APPLICATIONS
I
Oil and gas production wells
and injector wells
I
Complex, multilayer sandstone
formations
I
Formation temperatures of 200
to 375 degF [95 to190 degC]
I
Formations with complex
mineralogy including clays,
carbonates, and a mixture of both
BENEFITS
I
Production increase with minimal
risk of damage
I
Safer operations with less
corrosive fluid
I
Cost savings because the system
requires less time and equipment
FEATURES
I
Replacement of multiple fluid
stages with only one stage
I
Mitigation of risks associated
with
G
secondary and tertiary
precipitates
G
stimulating acid-sensitive
formations containing minerals
such as zeolites or chlorite
G
tendency for acid emulsion
and sludge formation
I
Removal of damage caused by
carbonates and by drilling fluids,
clays, and other aluminosilicates
I
More uniform stimulation over
a long interval in multilayered
sandstone reservoirs
0
1 2 3
Flowback samples
F
e
,

C
a
,

A
l

i
o
n

c
o
n
c
e
n
t
r
a
t
i
o
n
,

p
p
m
S
i

i
o
n

c
o
n
c
e
n
t
r
a
t
i
o
n
,

p
p
m
4 5 6
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
0
50
100
150
200
250
350
300
400
Al
Fe
Ca
Si
In this field example, flowback samples from a OneSTEP treatment show removal
of formation damage from carbonates and aluminosilicates.
Formation damage.
Effective damage removal.
Simplified sandstone stimulation system