H08312 - WellLock Resin System
H08312 - WellLock Resin System
H08312 - WellLock Resin System
Cementing Solutions
Cement Systems and Additives
Overview
FEATURES AND WellLock® resin system is a high-strength, elastic polymer that functions as
BENEFITS a dependable barrier to mitigate fluid flow. It can be formulated for delivery
into the wellbore as a solids-free pure liquid or contain solids for density
Chemically resistant to CO2
and acidic environments control. After placement, a crosslink reaction occurs to transform the liquid into
Can be formulated a solid polymer with a three-dimensional network structure. With more than
for placement into 500 successful case histories documented, WellLock resin has experienced
tight channels as a global success in every region Halliburton operates.
solids-free liquid
High compressive strength The capability of the WellLock resin to be formulated solids-free makes it ideal
with low Young’s modulus for remedial operations, such as to seal casing leaks and perforations, annular
and superior elasticity
gas and post-frac remediation, and shoe and liner top squeeze operations.
as a solid
The advantage of a solids-free treatment compared to a conventional
Can be placed adjacent to
many aqueous fluids and
particle-laden treatment is the eliminated risk of solids bridging at the pore
hydrocarbon types in the throat of the channel.
fluid train
In addition to exceptional mechanical properties, WellLock resin exhibits strong
Resists fluid contamination
to form a high-strength solid chemical resistance to acid. It is often used as the primary cement material in
Continually transmits the injection zone for Class I chemical disposal or acid gas injection wells.
hydrostatic pressure for
extended period(s)
of time to enable extended Carbon storage
squeeze treatments
Cementing wells for carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) presents
unique challenges to barrier integrity and long-term stored CO2 containment.
CCUS projects aim for permanent underground CO2 storage, which requires
long-term cement sheath chemical and mechanical stability. WellLock resin
is a non-Portland system that does not chemically react with CO2 and has
ultralow permeability. Those two features help the system provide outstanding
CO2 corrosion resistance. WellLock resin also provides superior mechanical
properties to deliver enhanced performance. The high elasticity of the system
compared to conventional cement barriers helps the system better withstand
the stresses induced by the cyclic load of injection operations, which helps
prevent mechanical failure of the barrier. Welllock resin also provides improved
shear bond strength, which helps the system better anchor to the casing
and formation. This can significantly minimize debonding, which can create
pathways for CO2 flow up to the surface.
DATA S HE E T
Chemical disposal wells Compared to particle-laden fluid, the use of WellLock resin
to repair this type of channel has resulted in a significantly
The achievement of zonal isolation with long-term
higher success rate and improved reliability, which can
dependability across the injection zone of chemical
reduce remedial treatment costs.
disposal wells is critical. Conventional Portland-based
cement and many specialty cement blends are not
suitable for use in such low-pH environments. The Tight casing leaks
WellLock® resin exhibits excellent chemical resistance
Tight casing leaks are conventionally characterized by
to most low-pH fluid and is used during the primary
a “pressure-up and bleed-off scenario” opposed to the
cement operation to isolate the well’s injection zone.
acceptance of a continuous injection rate. WellLock resin
During the design process of a chemical disposal well,
can penetrate the channels much more readily to form a
it is recommended to perform an immersion test of the
seal. Casing leaks remediated using WellLock resin have
set WellLock resin in the specific disposal fluid because
the capability to withstand up to 42 hydraulic fracturing
of the nature and variability of fluid waste. Contact your
stages at pressure greater than 10,000 psi.
local representative to facilitate this test.
COMPRESSIVE
TEST YOUNG’S
STRESS
TEMPERATURE (°F) MODULUS (PSI)
AT YIELD (PSI)
70 1.77E+04 4.9E+05