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Clay Control

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Clay Control

Designed to enhance wellbore stability, reduce formation damage, and maximise hydrocarbon recovery.

CatChek®: Maximise Your Unconventional Well Production with Advanced Optimization

At SciDev, we understand the complexities of unconventional reservoirs. CatChek® is specifically designed to address these challenges head-on, offering a powerful combination of benefits that translate directly to increased production and improved economics:

  • Superior Shale Inhibition & Wellbore Stability: CatChek® is a multi-functional surfactant system with an enhanced shale inhibitor. It actively stabilises the shale formation by preventing pyrite oxidation, minimising fines migration, and retaining cations within the formation. This dual-action approach reduces wellbore instability, enabling optimal well stimulation and sustaining production over the long term.
  • Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR): Beyond exceptional shale inhibition, CatChek® significantly lowers interfacial tension, effectively mobilising trapped oil and dramatically improving flow through the proppant pack. Powered by a proprietary blend of advanced surfactants, this unique formulation increases oil recovery rates, leading to higher revenue and extended field life.
  • Comprehensive Well Protection: CatChek® goes beyond EOR and shale inhibition. Its multi-functional formula aids in scale inhibition to prevent costly mineral deposits that can hinder production while acting as a robust biocide protecting against microbial growth and its associated issues.
  • Environmentally Responsible Solution: CatChek® is designed to help operators achieve increased production rates while minimising environmental impact, aligning with responsible energy development practices.

Series

Explore the series

  • CatChek® 12S

    Fine Control: a specialized additive designed to maximize proppant placement and minimize formation damage during hydraulic fracturing. Its unique chemistry ensures optimal interaction with proppant and formation solids, leading to enhanced permeability and increased well productivity.

  • CatChek® 15

    Fine Control for Wet Sand: effectively stabilizes clay fines in unstable shale formations, a common issue in Gulf Coast wells. By coating proppant and formation surfaces during fracturing, it prevents fines migration and improves conductivity, resulting in sustained production.

  • CatChek® 157

    Fine Control for Wet Sand (Winterized Version): an enhanced version of our clay control technology, formulated for clay-rich and high-paraffin reservoirs. Its winterized formula ensures consistent performance in varying temperatures, while its advanced additives effectively manage wet sand and paraffin issues.

  • CatChek® 300

    Fine Control and Water Control: leverages patented technology to create a unique protective structure on formation surfaces. This advanced solution effectively controls fines migration, enhances permeability, and optimizes water management, leading to significant production improvements in complex reservoirs.

  • CatChek® 3000

    Inorganic Clay Stabilizer: delivers reliable clay stabilization, preventing formation damage and boosting well productivity. Our proprietary blend ensures cost-effective performance, crucial for optimizing your operations in today’s market.

  • ClayChekTM 70

    Clay Stabilizer: a 70% Choline Chloride and offers a high-performance alternative to KCl, reducing environmental impact while effectively preventing clay swelling. Its compatibility with anionic friction reducers ensures seamless integration into your existing fluid systems.

Key benefits

Why it works

  • Increased Production

    Wells using CatChek® technology deliver 51% higher BOE production rates at three months and an average of 42% higher over one year than wells without CatChek®.

  • Sustained Performance

    CatChek® sustains improved production over time, unlike those without, which plateau or decline.

  • Maximised Return on Investment

    CatChek® boosts well performance and maximises returns, driving profitability for your operations.

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