'HFM' enhances performance

摘要

An innovative wellhead compression testing program finds production uplift at a fraction of typical drilling costs on mature gas wells in the Barnett Shale. It's no secret that the hottest natural gas play in the United States is the Barnett Shale in the Fort Worth Basin of North Central Texas. With more than 5,700 wells drilled to date and hundreds more in various stages of planning and completion, this is the place for natural gas operators. Along with this opportunity have come a number of issues, including limited availability of drilling rigs, scarcity of downhole equipment, escalating costs and delays in the issuance of permits for pipeline construction. These issues have stymied many operators seeking to take advantage of this prolific field and, with natural gas prices still at relatively historic highs, they are looking for innovative ways to increase production to capitalize on the current positive market conditions.