Review on Mechanism, Prediction, and Remediation of Salt Deposition in Gas Production Wells

Abstract

During the gas production process, the evaporation of formation water leads to an increase in the water content of the gas and increases the salinity of the remaining formation water. Salt deposition generally occurs near the wellbore and in the wellbore. When the wellbore is clogged with salt deposition, it will lead to a rapid decrease in gas well pressure and production. This work analyzes the effects of formation water evaporation, temperature, and pressure on salt deposition in gas wellbore. And the salt deposition mechanism in the wellbore was summarized. This work presented a technical review on the salt deposition prediction in the gas wellbore. Finally, this work summarizes three different techniques for salt deposition remediation in gas wells, including cold-water removal, hot-water washing, and chemical salt prevention. This work can provide a reference for salt deposition prevention and remediation in the underground gas storage.