Service 05 / 06
Targeted chemical and polymer-gel treatments developed to reduce unwanted water production while protecting hydrocarbon flow.
Capability overview
Excess water can increase operating cost, constrain production, and lead to the premature abandonment of otherwise valuable wells. Water shut-off treatments use carefully selected materials—including cement, polymers, and polymer gels—to reduce unwanted water flow.
The operational challenge
High water production can have several causes, including channeling, fracture flow, behind-pipe communication, or entry from a specific interval. Applying a treatment before diagnosing the likely source can reduce placement control and treatment value.
Zima's approach
The service follows a diagnosis-led path: review production and well information, identify the most credible water mechanism, select a compatible shut-off or conformance system, plan placement, and define post-treatment surveillance.
Scope
Delivery workflow
The exact program is adapted to the well, operating environment, available data, and the client's decision criteria.
Review production history, completion information, available logs, well integrity, and the behavior of the water increase.
Match the likely flow path and reservoir conditions with an appropriate polymer, gel, cement, or combined treatment concept.
Define fluid volumes, mixing and pumping sequence, isolation needs, quality checks, and operational contingencies.
Document treatment placement and compare post-job water and hydrocarbon performance with the agreed evaluation plan.
Typical deliverables
Where it applies
Operational value
