Small Chokes for Initial Production?
I have information that the Petrohawk well producing in Section 32, 17N 16 W, Serial # 240994, has initial production set at about 5 mcfd on a choke of only 12/64. Production started about 3 weeks ago. Most of all the other Haynesville wells have initial production set on chokes considerably greater than that. I know that Petrohawk has been trying different ways of producing the wells to optimize production over time, but I had not heard of one with choked this much initially. Also, I know there are many variables, but I assume that the well could produce considerably more initially if set on a larger choke. Any comments?
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Permalink Reply by Les Bamburg on -
Mac, there is generally no ulterior motive for small chokes, large chokes, medium chokes, etc as operators and mineral owners are aligned on benefits.
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Permalink Reply by Mac Davis on
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A well may produce more gas over its lifetime if the initial flow rate is kept low. High flow rates may damage the structure of the frac job and clog things up. Plus, if gas rates go up, you'll get more money if they keep flow rates low at the start.
Remember, even if they open up the choke, the well will drop to 5 mcfd in several months anyway.
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