Case Study:
The Challenge:
A major oil and gas operator in the Delaware Basin sought to improve well productivity in the Wolfcamp A formation through optimized surfactant chemistry.
The Solution:
To identify the most effective chemistry, the operator commissioned a third-party qualification study comparing 20 surfactants from multiple vendors under reservoir conditions.
SUSTAIN® SF101, a biosurfactant-based technology from Locus Bio-Energy, ranked as the top performer across multiple performance objectives while meeting price metrics, was selected for field trials.
The Results:
Field Performance Summary
SUSTAIN®’s optimized formulation delivered measurable uplift across all performance metrics:
- Faster Oil Cut & Flowback
- Higher Initial Production (IP)
- Sustained oil production uplift throughout the 186-day monitoring period
- Improved WOR and overall fluid recovery efficiency
Key Takeaway:
SUSTAIN® SF101 improved frac performance and recovery in Wolfcamp A wells—achieving a payout in less than one month and a six-month ROI exceeding 12x.
By delivering consistent performance under the high-salinity, low-permeability conditions of the Wolfcamp A formation, SUSTAIN® demonstrates how optimized surfactant chemistry can drive measurable production and economic gains without altering completion design.
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