Prospera Energy begins pipeline replacement at Cuthbert

Executive Summary

• Prospera Energy Inc. has commenced a major infrastructure upgrade in the Cuthbert area, involving the replacement of two legacy pipelines with corrosion-resistant FlexSteel material over a 10-day construction period.
• The $500,000 capital investment aims to resolve water-handling limitations and reservoir pressure issues caused by aging composite lines, which previously necessitated well shut-ins.
• The project is expected to increase waterflood injection capacity by 2,500–3,500 cubic metres per day and add approximately 150 barrels of oil per day in incremental production once stabilized.

Key Details

• Project Scope: Replacement of two key legacy pipelines in the Cuthbert area using spoolable FlexSteel material; installation of a third water injection pump at the Cuthbert 2-2 battery following overhaul.
• Capital Investment: Approximately $500,000 total capital investment.
• Construction Timeline: 10-day construction period.
• Operational Impact (Water Injection):
  • Current total field capacity: ~3,200 cubic metres per day.
  • Projected increase: 2,500 to 3,500 cubic metres per day.
  • System pressure was operating at ~5,000 kPa (below optimal 6,500–8,000 kPa) due to severe weather and legacy defects; upgrades aim to restore optimal pressure and stability.
• Production Impact:
  • Projected incremental production: ~150 barrels of oil per day.
  • Ramp-up period: Two to four weeks.
• Strategic Benefits:
  • Enables dynamic adjustment of waterflood patterns to relieve overinjection in north zones and restore pressure support in underinjected south zones.
  • Reduces downtime, maintenance interventions, and field operating costs.
  • Surplus FlexSteel materials will be used for future infrastructure improvements.
  • Supports long-term production growth in 2025 and beyond.

Notable Quotes

• "This initiative enables more efficient redistribution of water from the north end of the pool to the south, relieving overinjection in certain zones while restoring pressure support in underinjected areas with low voidage replacement ratios (VRR). It gives our reservoir engineering team the flexibility to dynamically adjust waterflood patterns, optimize recovery and bring additional producer wells on line in the southern portion of the field." — Darren Jackson, Chief Operating Officer, Prospera Energy Inc.