Completion Fluid from ESal:
Optimal Wettability From Day One

ESal helps oil and gas companies significantly improve well performance and reduce costs by optimizing completion fluids – the specially formulated liquids used during the final stages of well completion. Our innovative approach focuses on achieving optimal wettability before drilling begins, leading to faster oil recovery, reduced water production and improved overall well economics.

 

 

The Challenge: Completion Fluids That Cost More And Take Too Long To Benefit

Traditional completion fluids often use a one-size-fits-all approach, leading to several common issues:

      • Months before seeing initial oil production

      • Excessive water production requires costly disposal

      • Inconsistent well performance across similar geological formations

      • Unnecessary spending on chemical additives that may not improve performance

    When drilling teams complete a new well, they often follow standardized industry practices that can lead to costly inefficiencies. The root cause? Many companies use fresh water or basic completion fluids without considering their formation’s unique characteristics. As they ignore this key element, different formations react to completion fluids in highly unpredictable ways. And that’s not all.

    What’s even worse than inconsistency? A direct impact in dollars and time, for starters.

    One drilling supervisor we worked with was frustrated by wells taking 60+ days before producing oil while paying substantial costs to dispose of excess water production.

    Another company spent $250,000 per well on surfactants without any measurable benefits.

     

    The ESal Solution: Improve Existing Completion Fluid Performance Dramatically

    ESal analyzes your specific formation characteristics and customizes your existing completion fluid formulation to achieve optimal wettability.

    Our process:

    1. Test your current fluid composition and formation samples in our lab
    2. Use advanced analytics to determine ideal salinity and chemical composition
    3. Provide precise recommendations for modifying your existing fluids
    4. Deliver implementation guidance for drilling crews

    We take a radically different approach by optimizing your completion fluids before you drill. We determine the exact salinity and chemical composition needed to achieve optimal wettability through precise laboratory testing of your formation samples.

    Rather than selling you new chemicals or replacing your existing fluids, we analyze your current use and show you how to modify it for peak performance.

    A typical engagement begins with analyzing samples from your formation in our lab. Within weeks, our team provides detailed recommendations for optimizing your completion fluid – adjusting salinity levels, modifying chemical concentrations and eliminating unnecessary additives.

    We then work directly with your drilling crews to implement these changes, providing clear, practical guidance that’s easy to execute in the field.

     

    Case Study: From 60 Days To 30 Days In The Permian Basin

    A recent implementation in the Permian Basin demonstrated how switching from freshwater to optimized saline completion fluid cut the time to oil in half.

    A drilling company in the Permian Basin struggled with new wells that took 60 days before producing oil, creating serious cash flow challenges. Their traditional approach used fresh water from a local ranch for completion fluid. After analyzing their formation, we recommended switching to produced water with specific salinity levels – water they were already paying to dispose of.

    The results were dramatic.

    Their next well began producing oil in 30 days instead of 60, immediately improving cash flow. They eliminated disposal costs for the produced water by reusing it in completions.

    Most importantly, the well sustained higher production levels compared to offset wells completed with fresh water. When their private equity backers saw the improved performance metrics, they gained renewed confidence in the company’s operations.

     

    Take The Guesswork Out Of Optimal Wettability. 
    Once And For All.

    Unlike traditional service providers who sell standard chemical packages, we:

        • Work with your existing fluids rather than replacing them

        • Provide customized solutions based on your specific formation

        • Test and verify results before implementation

        • Deliver clear, implementable recommendations for drilling crews

        • Help you achieve optimal wettability from day one

      Traditional service providers typically sell standardized chemical packages and completion fluids, often treating different formations the same way. Companies spend hundreds of thousands per well on chemical additives without understanding if they’re actually helping or hurting production.

      We don’t sell chemicals – we help you optimize what you’re already using. Our laboratory testing shows precisely how your formation will react to different fluid compositions before you drill. This means you can achieve optimal wettability from day one rather than trying to fix problems after they occur.

      Implementation Process

      Getting started with ESal is a seamless experience:

          • Initial consultation to understand your current operations

          • Laboratory analysis of your formation samples and fluids

          • Detailed recommendations for fluid optimization

          • Implementation support and monitoring

        For oil and gas companies looking to improve well performance and reduce costs, contact ESal to schedule an initial consultation. Our team will evaluate your current completion fluid program and identify opportunities for optimization specific to your formation characteristics.