Case Study Fully Dissolvable Frac Plugs Reduce Time to Production
Vista Energy now exclusively uses ReacXion fully dissolvable frac plugs in Vaca Muerta wells.
Fully dissolvable frac plugs
ReacXion fully dissolvable frac plugs easily dissolve in the presence of common wellbore fluids after fracturing is complete, considerably simplifying cleanout operations (by eliminating milling) and reducing time to production. The time savings result in reduced diesel consumption and hence, lower CO2e emissions. These plugs are full casing weight spanning and have a higher temperature rating than other SLB dissolvable frac plugs.
ReacXion fully dissolvable frac plugs require only minimal field assembly, hence reducing the potential for human error and operational delays. An antipreset design eliminates the risk of presetting while pumping into the well.
Load-transfer technology integrated into the frac plug design uses the casing as a supporting member, transferring the load from the ball to the ball seat, through the slips, and onto the casing. Pressure exerted on the ball during stimulation continues to reinforce the integrity of the plug’s seal, forming a tighter seal as pressure is increased.
ReacXion frac plugs are smaller by volume than third-party dissolvable frac plugs, accelerating dissolution. Their field-proven materials ensure that they dissolve fully and predictably in freshwater or common oilfield brines, depending on the version selected. Improved material selection also enables fast, controlled dissolution of the elastomer.
A proprietary field-proven coating protects the frac plug and prevents early dissolution, enabling plug placement in the well several hours before isolation is required. To complete isolation, a dissolvable ball is pumped down to the integral ball seat before fracturing begins. Optionally, the plug can be configured for deployment with the ball in place.