CarrySlik® 9.6 in the Delaware Basin

Project Profile

• Location & Asset: Delaware Basin | Wolfcamp B Formation
• Fluid Environment: High-TDS Pit Source Water (120,401 mg/LTDS, 4,089 mg/L Ca2+)
• Application: High-Efficiency Concentrated Slickwater Friction Reducer
• Key Outcome: 40% to 60% Reduction in Active Chemical Loadings

The Challenge Excessive iron (Fe2+) and divalent cation hardness in produced storage water degrade standard friction reducers, forcing high dosing rates (0.50+ GPT) that increase chemical expenditure and site logistics.

The SciDev Solution Deployed CarrySlik™ 9.6, an ultra-concentrated emulsion polymer engineered for rapid inversion and high friction reduction efficiency in complex brine chemistries.

Results & Operational Value

• Chemical Dosing Drop: Decreased active fluid loadings from 0.50 GPT down to 0.20–0.33 GPT while maintaining ~68% friction reduction.
• Pumping Efficiency: Unlocked an average pump rate gain of +2.5 BPM (111.8 BPM vs 109.3 BPM) under stable treating pressures.
• Logistical Footprint: Reduced wellsite chemical storage requirements and transport deliveries by >50%.