FLUID SAMPLING & ANALYSIS

At the heart of Halliburton is well testing.

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At the heart of Halliburton

is well testing.

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Fluid Sampling & Analysis

Over 85 years ago, Halliburton introduced

existence of heterogeneities, discontinuities,

drillstem testing (DST) to our industry,

and connectivity, you can better answer your

establishing the initial standard for well

most important questions. When you get exactly

testing. These early well tests provided a basic

what you need, youll be equipped to make

understanding of a reservoirs characteristics.

more efficient and effective decisions about

completion design, production facility design,

Although the discipline of well testing has

and establishment of refining procedures.

evolved dramatically since then to provide

more extensive and accurate reservoir

At Halliburton, we understand that well testing

information, the ultimate goal remains the

isnt just about data. Its insight. Potential.

same; to empower you with the ability to not

Control. Whether its making money, saving

just optimize a wells performance, but to

money, or saving time, well testing is about you

optimize your financial investment.

achieving your business goals.

Of course the right data can help determine

Partner confidently with Halliburton because as

a reservoirs size and structure. But, it

we continue to lead the industry with proven,

can also discover productivity indicators

comprehensive, fit-for-purpose solutions that

like permeability, skin, and initial reservoir

are designed specifically for you to assess the

pressure. So, not only can the right information

financial health of your reservoirs, weve always

aid you in understanding a reservoirs near-

been well testing. Well always be well testing.

wellbore boundaries, when you know the

At the heart of Halliburton is well testing.

Fluid Sampling & Analysis

FLUID SAMPLING & ANALYSIS

Fluid Sampling & Analysis

be a valuable tool in helping to increase your

knowledge of the reservoir. Moreover, it gives
you the insight needed to maximize the net
present value of your assets. In short, improved
reservoir understanding can not only lead to
lower production costs, but it can also maximize
recoverable reserves while reducing well
intervention expenses.

FLUID SAMPLING & ANALYSIS

Accurate fluid sampling and analysis are keys
to optimizing the profitability of an oil or gas
field. Halliburton specializes in reservoir fluids
sampling using state-of-art tools and techniques
to deliver safe, reliable and accurate result.
Halliburton is also working toward providing
a complete range of on-site analytical services
such as H2S, mercaptans, radon and mercury
analysis to compliment our surface well test
capabilities. Additionally, in conjunction with
alliance partners, Halliburton is also positioned
to provide detailed on-site and laboratory based
Pressure, Volume, Temperature (PVT) studies.
Collection, analysis and proper interpretation of
representative samples is crucial to developing
the needed understanding of a hydrocarbon
reserve and determining its economical viability.
Physical properties and chemical composition
of reservoir fluids play a crucial role in all
aspects of petroleum and reservoir engineering.
Accurate sampling and analysis techniques often
provide critical input to reservoir simulation
models and help to optimize processing facility
designs while boosting the profitability of an oil
or gas field. A physical sample of the reservoir
fluid is also crucial to undertaking an assay. An
assay is imperative for defining the monetary
value of a hydrocarbon reserve as it helps to
define how the reserve will be transported and
processed.
Halliburtons integrated, complete approach
to reservoir fluids sampling and analysis will

Fluid Sampling & Analysis

Reservoir Fluid Sampling

Representative reservoir fluid samples are
essential prerequisites for providing quality data.
Therefore, accurate sampling is of the utmost
importance. Special sampling equipment and
procedures have been developed to secure the
highest quality samples possible.
Bottomhole Sampling
Bottomhole sampling represents the simplest
and most convenient mechanism for collecting
representative reservoir fluid samples.
Bottomhole samples collected during a Drill
Stem Test (DST) offer the greatest probability
of delivering contamination free samples. This
contamination is primarily from the use of oil
based drilling fluids which tend to penetrate the
reservoir to be investigated. When subsequently
produced, the first fluids recovered tend to have
this drilling oil as a contamination. Because a
DST allows for large volumes of reservoir fluids
to be recovered to the surface, there is a greater
probability that contaminant free fluid will be
collected during the sampling step.
Halliburton has designed and deployed stateof-the-art sampling technologies to deliver
samples to the surface at pressures that are
usually significantly higher than the reservoirs
pressure. These high recovery pressures ensure
that the sample will stay securely in the single
phase region during recovery to the surface.
Consequently, the likelihood is greatly reduced
that asphaltenes will drop out of solution to
create a non-representative sample. When
analyzed in the laboratory these representative
samples will deliver an accurate picture of
whether the hydrocarbon of interest has
asphaltenes present and under what conditions
of temperature and pressure they might pose a
problem during the life of the reservoir.

The most important success factor for obtaining

representative reservoir fluid samples is to
maintain the fluid in single phase prior to
sampling. This can be best accomplished by
effectively controlling the sample drawdown
pressure during the actual sampling phase.

Both the Armada system and the SIMBA system

can be triggered by annulus pressure, while an
acoustic trigger is also available for Armada. The
SPS-15 also serves as the wire/slickline sampler
to round out Halliburtons bottomhole sampling
offerings.

When the reservoir is saturated, or if the

pressure is close to the saturation pressure, even
minimal drawdown can cause a sample to go
two phase. To better
understand the
nature of the samples
being collected,
Halliburton is
considering the
development of
a suite of sensors
that will deliver
a more precise
understanding of the
fluids adjoining the
samplers when the
sampling operation
is initiated.

Low levels of H2S are always an area of concern

when sampling. It is imperative for accurate
H2S measurements at these low levels to ensure
correct competition equipment. Halliburton
has taken the leading role in ensuring samples
are H2S representative by coating all equipment
with a ceramic, providing the most accurate H2S
measurements to date.

Halliburton offers
a complete suite
of sampling tools that cover all aspects of the
sampling operation. For example, the Armada
Fluid Sampling System is Halliburtons
premium, state-of-the-art pipe or tubing
conveyed sampler for cased hole sampling.
In terms of volume of sample collected, HP/
HT operability, and innovative safety and
performance features, the Armada system
is unmatched in the oil and gas industry.
Leveraging the Armada systems proven
technology, a variation of the sampling system
called Agile is available as a limited substitute
to a full fledged Armada sampling program.
Halliburton continues to offers its legacy
SIMBA pipe conveyed sample carrier which
can accommodate two SPS-15 samplers. The
SIMBA system can be a cost effective sampling
alternative for situations where premium
sampling operations are not needed.

Fluid Sampling & Analysis

Surface Sampling
Surface separator sampling undertaken during
a DST represents the ideal compliment to
bottomhole sampling. Because a DST allows
for large volumes of fluids to be produced at
the surface through the separator, bottom hole
samples collected in conjunction with surface
operations tend to be cleaner. In addition to
large volumes being flowed, surface samples
subject to on-site contamination specific analysis
can offer a quantitative description of the degree
of contamination of the fluid in the downhole
environment, and thus can be used to determine
whether representative samples will be collected.
Samples collected during surface operations
are relatively free of the volume restrictions
that attend downhole sampling. Multiple
samples from multiple zones is also feasible
during surface sampling. The very nature of
surface operations also allows for a number of
parameters to be simultaneously monitored
as a measure of stability before sampling. For
example, if a steady gas/oil ratio (GOR) value
is obtained during a flow period, the operator
has a strong indicator of a stable sampling
opportunity.
Some sampling situations where adequate
reservoir stability might not be consistently
achieved for good bottomhole samples
to be collected offers an opportunity for

surface samples to fill the gap. Even though

separator samples require a recombination
to be undertaken in a laboratory, such a
recombination can be driven by a field
measured GOR, or even a reservoir pressure
driven saturation pressure, thus providing a
remarkable measure of flexibility in defining
potential alternate variations for reservoir fluid
interpretation.
Halliburton has significant experience and
the necessary equipment associated with
surface sampling operations. With the global
introduction of Halliburtons advanced surface
well testing capability, the company is well
positioned to provide exceptional and detailed
sampling capabilities worldwide.
Reservoir Fluid Analysis:
Routine Laboratory Services and
Unconventional PVT Analyses
Halliburton, in conjunction with its alliance
partners, is well positioned to deliver stateof-art on-site and brick and mortar based
analytical services covering the complete range
of information needed to deliver a proper
understanding of hydrocarbon reserves. The
complete range of equipment and services would
include:
High pressure/temperature visual cell to
15,000 psia and 600F
Compositional analysis up to C70+
Constant composition expansion with
relative volumes (ranges up to 30,000 psia
and 500F)

Fluid Sampling & Analysis

Viscosity measurements using capillary

viscometers to 20,000 psia and temperature
range from 30F to 600F (viscosity up to 1
million cP)
Differential liberation (black oil) or constant
volume depletion (condensate or volatile oil)
Swelling, solubility, and mixing studies
Compressibility measurements on
hydrocarbons and hydraulic fluid systems
from 30F to 600F and up to 30,000 psia
Determining the effect of mud additives
on fluids behavior for equation-of-state
modeling
Testing additives for viscosity improvement
Handling heavy oil or sour gas systems
Performing benchmark compositional
analyses
Performing solid deposition studies
Drilling mud additives under reservoir
conditions
Slim tube studies to examine fluid behavior
for miscible flooding and gas cycling projects
In addition, unconventional studies can also
be undertaken to address specific problems
that require a unique understanding of the
tough challenges facing the modern petroleum
industry. If needed, customized tests can be
designed to meet specific client needs.
Clearly, Halliburton has the experience and
the capability to deliver reliable, accurate, and
complete fluid sampling solutions specific to
any anticipated well testing needs. For details,
contact a representative today.

Partner confidently with Halliburton because as we continue

our leadership with proven, comprehensive, fit-for-purpose
well test solutions that are designed specifically for you to
assess the financial health of your reservoirs, weve always
been well testing. Well always be well testing. At the heart
of Halliburton is well testing.

Fluid Sampling & Analysis

Fluid Sampling
and Analysis

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