STIMULATION

Acidizing Fluid Technology

Hot Rock™ Acid (HRA™) System

High Temperature, Low-Corrosion Acid System with Enhanced Fluid-Loss Control Properties

Due to its cost efficiency and reliability, most stimulation
operations requiring acid treatment will use HCl as a first choice.
HCl, however, may not be as effective in many high temperature
applications as corrosion concerns may force lower acid
concentrations. As a result, acid dissolving power is diminished
and contact times with the formation must be shorter, resulting in
a less efficient stimulation treatment.
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Halliburton developed the Hot Rock acid system with a
dissolving power equal to 15% HCl and capacity to effectively
function in high-pressure, high-temperature applications.
Organic Acid Blend for More Effective
HP/HT Treatments
The Hot Rock acid system uses a blend of formic and acetic acid
that in the right ratios has an equivalent dissolving power of 15%
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HCl, together with MSA II corrosion inhibitor and SGA-HT ®
gelling agent. The blend of acids and chemicals increases
stimulation effectiveness and reduces corrosion rates. The Hot Rock
acid system allows for extended reaction times, provides built-in
iron control, and enhances the performance of acid gelling agents.
It reduces interfacial tensions so emulsion and sludging problems
are less likely to occur.

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Halliburton’s Hot Rock acid system has the dissolving power of 15% HCl with the
temperature and pressure robustness of organic acid blends.

For more information about how Hot Rock™ acid system can help your acidizing treatments,
contact your local Halliburton representative or email stimulation@halliburton.com.

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