WE100 - Enhancing Oil Production using Advanced Fluid Analysis with Stuart Kinnear

The Wicked Energy Podcast

In this episode of Wicked Energy with JG, host Justin Gauthier welcomes Stuart Kinnear, CEO and co-founder of Interface Fluidics, to delve into the cutting-edge world of fluid analysis and its transformative impact on the oil and gas industry. Stuart shares insights on the critical role of PVT data phase behavior in understanding reservoir fluid properties, and the challenges of obtaining high-quality samples in remote and challenging locations.

They discuss technological advancements, like fiber optics in wellbores, that facilitate real-time subsurface monitoring, and how Interface Fluidics' microfluidics technology is making fluid analysis more accessible and cost-effective. Stuart highlights remarkable success stories, such as reducing chemical costs by 60% in frac operations.

The conversation expands to address the importance of water compatibility with oil field fluids and its effect on well performance, regulatory changes in fluid management, and the integration of fluid analysis technology for sustainability in the industry. Stuart also emphasizes competitive differentiation and the need for companies to focus on their areas of expertise.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-kinnear/

Website: https://www.linkedin.com/company/interface-fluidics/

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