Optimizing scale management at the subsurface for improved well performance

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18100775

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A method for evaluating and optimizing scale management at a subsurface for improved well performance may include performing multiple first tests, where each first test combines a first fluid with a second fluid, wherein the first fluid comprises a concentration of a scale inhibitor and a chemistry of additional fluid components. The method may also include identifying an optimal mixture of the first fluid among the first tests, where the optimal mixture comprises a minimum concentration of the scale inhibitor that reduces scale deposition. The method may further include performing a second test that combines the first fluid with the scale inhibitor, the second fluid, and rock. The method may also include evaluating a concentration of the scale inhibitor in aqueous phase after a period of time after initiating the second test. The method may further include identifying a target fluid for use in a field operation at the subsurface.

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CHEVRON U S A INCP O BOX 6006 SAN RAMON CA 94583-0806

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DeVoe, Lauren N Midland, US 1 1
Liang, Baosheng Houston, US 9 3
Wang, Wei Houston, US 2815 17926
Wei, Wei Sugar Land, US 563 3265
Winslow, Gregory A Houston, US 35 219
Yan, Chao Sugar Land, US 128 793

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