The Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute has released the field test results for the Hyperscratcher borehole cleanout tool.  The Hyperscratcher Tool was tested in wells from various basins that had reported paraffin, scale and asphaltene build-ups that were adversely affecting production.

Initially designed in California in the 1980s, the Hyperscratcher tool was developed to remove wellbore debris to provide a clear path for production.  The tool incorporates multiple cleaning methods including jets for spotting water, acid, or other chemicals and wire brushes for borehole casing cleaning.

Test results show use of the Hyperscratcher Tool significantly improved production in 7 of the 8 wells tested with production improvement varying from 20% to 120%.

Test results can be found at https://www.eoriwyoming.org/news/eori-news/147-eori-field-test-results-for-hyperscratcher-borehole-cleanout-tool 

Contact EORI Analyst for the Hyper Scratcher

Stephen Whitaker, Senior Petroleum Geologist

Stephen.Whitaker@uwyo.edu for more information.

Mr. Whitaker is a highly experienced geologist who has worked with both major and independent oil companies involving numerous aspects of the oil industry. His work has included: mapping of subsurface and surface geology, detailed prospect generation in clastic, carbonate, and unconventional reservoirs, petroleum engineering, geophysics, computer-enhanced mapping (Petra, GeoGraphix), reservoir characterization, development geology, waterflood optimization, chemical EOR design and implementation, acreage acquisition, business management, project economics/risk analysis, and operations. He ran his own oil company for 16 years, which conducted exploration and EOR/IOR programs. He has authored several publications related to oil exploration and development and has received awards for his presentations at regional, national, and international technical conferences.