Synthesis and performance evaluation of hydrate dissociation inhibitors suitable for cementing hydrate formations

Deepwater cementing technology holds non-negligible significance in ensuring the safe exploitation of deepwater oil and gas resources, and maintaining stability of hydrate formations is crucial for deepwater cementing. Traditional solutions primarily focus on reducing the cement’s hydration heat evolution but   fail to effectively address the issue of hydrate dissociation. Therefore, our previous work outlined the design and optimization of a novel hydrate dissociation inhibitor, PVCap/dmapma, and its physical synthesis and evaluation are explored in this study. The method of molecular simulation and experimental study was utilized to establish an evaluation method of hydrate dissociation inhibitor under cementing environment, to investigate the hydrate decomposition inhibitory, and to   determine the relatively optimal synthesis conditions and process. PVCap/dmapma exhibits excellent ability to delay the hydrate dissociation, and no adverse effects on cement thickening and mechanical properties compared to Lecithin. Our findings provide a certain theoretical foundation for the development of hydrate dissociation inhibitors for cementing and hold significant implications for ensuring the safe exploitation of deepwater oil and gas resources.