Optimizing Fines Mitigation: Evaluating the Effect of Clay on Sand Agglomeration for Enhanced Sand Control

Abstract Fines migration in oil and gas fields is a significant problem that can lead to reduced production rates and potential equipment failure, resulting in significant monetary loss. While chemical sand control solutions have been used in the past, their effectiveness and ease of placement have been questioned, particularly in the context of mitigating fines production. This research aims to address this issue by exploring the potential of sand agglomeration as a new approach to fines mitigation. Specifically, the impact of clay content on sand agglomeration will be evaluated, with a focus on enhanced sand control. A series of tests as conducted to establish the performance of this new approach in reducing fines migration. By optimizing fines mitigation through sand agglomeration, this research seeks to provide a valuable contribution to the field of oil and gas production.

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