RE: No Friday dump = constructive signal22 Sep 2025 08:33
We know for a fact our Heron oil is waxy, MB has said this, in last years RNS he also told us the oil was slow in coming, there are genuine reasons that production would start low and build up over time.
See below.
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Effects of Waxy Crude on Initial Flow
Flow Initiation Delays
Waxy crude often has a high pour point (the temperature below which the oil stops flowing).
If the reservoir or wellbore cools below that, oil may move sluggishly until enough hot fluid is produced to establish flow.
Wellbore Blockage by Wax Deposition
As oil flows up, pressure and temperature drop → wax crystals precipitate.
This can partially plug perforations or tubing, restricting early rates until the well warms up and wax clears.
“Slow Start” Behavior
Some waxy oil wells literally look like they’re struggling at first — low rate, then gradually improving as wax plugs are carried out and thermal equilibrium is reached.
Operators sometimes cycle the well (flow → shut-in → flow) to help establish stable rates.
⏳ Timeframe in Waxy Oil Reservoirs
Cleanup may take longer than normal — instead of a few days, it might stretch into weeks before you see stabilized production.
Seasonal temperature changes matter: wells tested in cooler conditions often show slower initial rates than in warmer periods.
⚙️ Mitigation Practices
Chemical inhibitors (pour point depressants / wax inhibitors) can be injected to keep wax in solution.
Hot oiling or heating may be used to accelerate cleanup and prevent blockages.
Tubing insulation or controlled choke opening can help reduce cooling and wax precipitation.
✅ So in your case: the statement “oil was slow in coming” could very well be linked to the waxy nature of the crude. It’s realistic that production might start modestly (e.g. 35 bopd) and rise gradually as wax-related restrictions clear and the well establishes steady flow.
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