The Challenge: Managing High-Concentration H2S (1,500 PPM)
In West Texas, managing high H2S levels isn't just a safety requirement—it’s a massive line item in Lease Operating Expenses. Our client was utilizing an aging methodology consisting of two bubble towers and downhole injection across three wells. Despite the high chemical volume, the ROI wasn't there.
The Solution: H2S Scavenger Methodology & Vessel Sizing
Smart Chemical Services performed a technical audit to size the correct vessels for the specific flow rates. By optimizing the scavenger methodology, we were able to:
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Control H2S levels upwards of 1,500 ppm consistently.
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Reduce total lease spend by 30%.
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Streamline the footprint of the injection equipment.
The Innovation: Switching to Non-Triazine Scavengers
At the battery, we addressed a different issue: Dithiazine solids formation. Traditional triazine often leads to solids that plug equipment and increase maintenance costs.
By switching to a direct injection of our proprietary non-triazine scavenger, we achieved:
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Elimination of Rental Costs: We removed a $2,000/month vessel rental.
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Reduced Logistics: We cut out the need for 1,400-gallon vessel refills every 8 months.
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Flow Assurance: We successfully prevented the probability of solids formation, ensuring long-term asset integrity.
Stop guessing on your chemical spend. If you’re dealing with high H2S levels or struggling with solids formation in your vessels, our engineering team is ready to help you optimize.
Reach out to our team to schedule a technical site audit and see how we can drive down your LOE.