Fuzzy-Ball Fluids Enhance the Production of Oil and Gas Wells: A Historical Review

Xiaoyong Li, Lihui Zheng (), Yuanbo Chen, Xiaowei Huang, Xiaopeng Zhai, Panfeng Wei, Xiujuan Tao and Shuaishuai Nie
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Xiaoyong Li: College of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), Beijing 102249, China
Lihui Zheng: College of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), Beijing 102249, China
Yuanbo Chen: College of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), Beijing 102249, China
Xiaowei Huang: Beijing LihuiLab Energy Technology Co., Ltd., Beijing 102200, China
Xiaopeng Zhai: School of Petroleum Engineering, Yangtze University, Wuhan 430100, China
Panfeng Wei: Beijing LihuiLab Energy Technology Co., Ltd., Beijing 102200, China
Xiujuan Tao: Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chemical Additives for Industry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science& Technology, Xi’an 710021, China
Shuaishuai Nie: School of Petroleum Engineering, Hebei Petroleum University of Technology, Chengde 067000, China

Energies, 2023, vol. 16, issue 18, 1-14

Abstract: Advancements in drilling technology are pivotal to optimizing the production and sustainability of oil and gas wells. One of the emerging innovations is the application of a specialized fluid known as “Fuzzy-ball” fluid. This paper comprehensively reviews the historical evolution and advancements in the utilization of fuzzy-ball fluid in drilling and well-repair processes. Fuzzy-ball fluid has been discovered to bolster a formation’s pressure-bearing capabilities and systematically augment resistance against oil, gas, and water flow. These attributes have been instrumental in the phased integration of fuzzy-ball fluid into procedures aiming to enhance production in oil and gas wells. This paper bridges the knowledge gap in the industry regarding the application of fuzzy-ball fluid, thereby circumventing the challenges of inadequate understanding and suboptimal designs. However, the study acknowledges the potential limitation of information loss despite the extensive data collection from diverse sources, such as articles, patents, and reports. As a future direction, this paper emphasizes the need for a more encompassing and critical evaluation of fuzzy-ball fluid’s performance and applications. This will enable a more informed decision-making process, fostering the expanded use and understanding of this fluid’s mechanism within the industry.

Keywords: drilling technology; fuzzy-ball fluid; oil and gas production; fluid applications; formation pressure (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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