CLEAN N COR: SUCCESS ON MIDWEST INJECTION WELLS Situation An operator in Wyoming was experiencing frequent plugging of injection wells due to the buildup of oily pipeline deposits, which are a combination of hydrocarbons, asphaltenes, iron and other components. These deposits were increasing well downtime and creating additional costs associated with screen cleaning and well maintenance. A two-man crew was needed to perform weekly screen cleanings, which resulted in one-hour downtime per well every week. The operator had attempted back-flowing the wells and lateral lines but the results were discouraging. Well downtime and production losses were a growing concern, in addition to under-deposit corrosion due to the increased buildup of this pipeline deposit. SolutionFour injection wells, A,

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