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Inflow Control Technologies

Learn about the different inflow control technologies available, and how these tools optimize production, reduce water and gas breakthrough, and maximize reservoir performance. 

SAS
Stand alone screen

  • Provide essential sand control by preventing sand production while allowing fluid flow.

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  • Cost-effective and simple to implement in a variety of well conditions.

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  • Suitable for wells with moderate sand​​

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  • Offer minimal pressure drop, ensuring efficient fluid production.

ICD
Spriral type

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  • Distribute fluid inflow evenly along the wellbore to balance production.

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  • Reduce early water or gas breakthrough, extending well life.

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  • Improve recovery efficiency by optimizing reservoir drainage.

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  • Suitable for use in heterogeneous reservoirs to mitigate uneven production.

ICD
Nozzle type

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  • Distribute fluid inflow evenly along the wellbore to balance production.

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  • Reduce early water or gas breakthrough, extending well life.

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  • Improve recovery efficiency by optimizing reservoir drainage.

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  • Suitable for use in heterogeneous reservoirs to mitigate uneven production.

A-ICV
Autonomous Inflow Control Valve 

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  • Automatically restrict the flow of unwanted fluids, such as water and gas, without external intervention.

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  • Enhance oil recovery by adapting to reservoir conditions in real-time.

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  • Delay water and gas breakthrough, improving overall well efficiency.

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  • Ideal for high-variation reservoirs requiring advanced flow regulation.

FD-AICD
 

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  • Selectively restricts unwanted fluids, such as water and gas, based on density, using a fixed spiral design.

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  • Operates without moving parts, ensuring long-term reliability and minimal maintenance in challenging environments.

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  • Enhances oil recovery by balancing inflow dynamically, improving production efficiency over the well's lifespan.

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  • Provides a cost-effective and robust solution for diverse well scenarios, including horizontal and multilateral completions.

RCP-AICD
 

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  • Adjusts fluid inflow based on viscosity differences, effectively managing oil, water, and gas production.

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  • Combines passive rate control with autonomous features for enhanced inflow regulation.

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  • Delays water and gas breakthrough, maintaining stable production and reservoir health.

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  • Offers a versatile and cost-efficient solution for optimizing performance in complex well completions.

D-AICD
Density Based Inflow Control Device

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  • Restricts unwanted fluids, such as water and gas, by leveraging density differences rather than viscosity.

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  • Enhances oil recovery by dynamically balancing inflow across the wellbore.​​

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  • Delays water and gas breakthrough, ensuring more uniform reservoir drainage.

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  • Provides an economical and efficient solution for managing inflow in challenging reservoir conditions.

Electric or Hydraulic
ICV

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  • Enable precise zonal control by adjusting inflow remotely using surface-operated electric or hydraulic systems.

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  • Allow real-time adjustments to optimize production and reduce water or gas breakthrough.

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  • Integrate with advanced sensors for continuous monitoring of pressure, temperature, and flow conditions.

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  • Ideal for complex well architectures, such as multilayered or extended-reach wells, where precise inflow management is critical.

Constant rate

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  • Regulate flow to maintain a consistent production rate regardless of changing reservoir pressures.

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  • Prevent early water or gas breakthrough by balancing inflow across the wellbore.

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  • Simple, passive design requiring no external power or control systems.

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  • Ideal for enhancing production efficiency in reservoirs with variable permeability.

Injection

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  • Control and regulate the injection of fluids, such as water or gas, to optimize reservoir pressure and enhance recovery.

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  • Prevent backflow and ensure precise delivery of injected fluids into targeted zones.

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  • Available in various designs, including surface-actuated or autonomous systems, for diverse reservoir needs.

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  • Ideal for waterflooding, gas injection, or chemical EOR processes to improve reservoir

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