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CARBOAIR GP

CARBOAIR high-transport, ultra low-density ceramic proppant technology enables operators to efficiently create a high-quality gravel pack at low fluid viscosity and pump rates.

Efficient gravel pack placement at low pumping pressure

The excellent proppant transport characteristics of CARBOAIR technology enables lower fluid viscosity and pump rates to be used. This allows efficient pack placement and the full packing of the annulus while avoiding fracturing the formation.

The reduced fluid viscosity and pump rates are critical in wells with low frac pressure and/or a low working window between frac pressure and formation pressure. These conditions are typical in many shallow unconsolidated formations that require gravel packing for sand control.

Applications:

  • Cased hole and open hole gravel packing in vertical, deviated and horizontal wells
  • Gravel packing in low frac gradient and narrow frac formation pressure window environments
  • Multi-path screen horizontal open hole gravel pack
  • Gravel pack applications when using erosion-sensitive completion hardware
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CARBOAIR GP

Benefits

Why Choose
CARBOAIR GP

  • Minimal completion skin for increased well productivity

  • Preserves formation permeability and proppant pack conductivity

  • Enhanced proppant transport for efficient gravel pack placement

  • Enables low fluid viscosity and pump rates to be used

  • Avoids formation fracturing during gravel pack operations

  • Minimal completion skin for increased well productivity

  • Preserves formation permeability and proppant pack conductivity

  • Enhanced proppant transport for efficient gravel pack placement

  • Enables low fluid viscosity and pump rates to be used

  • Avoids formation fracturing during gravel pack operations

Features

Advanced Attributes
of CARBOAIR GP

  • Ultra low-density ceramic proppant with chemically engineered internal porosity

  • Apparent specific gravity of 2.0; approximately 25% lower than sand, resin-coated sand (RCS) or low-density ceramic (LDC)

  • Enhanced transport characteristics: 30%40% slower settling rates compared to sand or RCS

  • Exceeds the conductivity, strength and durability of sand

  • Available in 40/70, 30/50 and 20/40 mesh sizes

Frequently Asked Questions

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CARBOAIR GP

  • 1. What is CARBOAIR GP used for?

    CARBOAIR GP is a high-transport, ultra-low-density ceramic proppant designed for efficient gravel pack applications, improving sand control and well productivity.

  • 2. How does CARBOAIR GP improve gravel pack performance?

    Its low density and slower settling rates allow precise placement at low fluid viscosity and pump rates, reducing the risk of formation fracturing.

  • 3. What types of wells benefit from CARBOAIR GP?

    It is ideal for vertical, deviated, and horizontal wells with low frac gradient and narrow formation pressure windows.

  • 4. How does CARBOAIR GP maintain productivity?

    It preserves formation permeability and ensures minimal completion skin, resulting in high production efficiency.

  • 5. Is CARBOAIR GP compatible with sensitive equipment?

    Yes, it works well with erosion-sensitive completion hardware in gravel pack operations.

  • 6. What mesh sizes are available for CARBOAIR GP?

    It is available in 40/70, 30/50, and 20/40 mesh sizes to meet diverse operational needs.

  • 7. How does CARBOAIR GP compare to traditional sand?

    CARBOAIR GP offers 30%-40% slower settling rates than sand or resin-coated sand, improving transport and placement.

  • 8. What are the benefits of using CARBOAIR GP in Alpha-Beta wave gravel packing?

    Its low density helps control the alpha wave height, leaving more space for beta wave placement, preventing pressure spikes and formation fractures.

  • 9. Can CARBOAIR GP be used in low-pressure environments?

    Yes, it is optimized for use in wells with low frac pressures and formations with narrow pressure windows.