... sedimentary rock fluid dynamics geologist clastic rock structural geology reservoir pvt measurement reservoir simulation mineral rock type flow in porous media reservoir surveillance well logging sand control log analysis production monitoring production control reservoir...

... of shale interlayers in the sand bodies, the low fracture gradient of the depleted formations, and the need to avoid swabbing the formation and lifting the filter cake prematurely from the open hole (1). Standard open-hole gravel packing is the most common sand control completion type in Italy, and it has...

... Abstract This paper details the design and laboratory verification of a Shaped Memory Polymer (SMP) technology application for a sand control media in a mature field development. The definition of an extensive testing protocol enabled preliminary validation of this innovative technology...

... the concessions production potential. In 2003, a sand control campaign was undertaken in Mediterranean Gas fields to recover the full fields capacity using both Gravel Pack Completions (first time in Egypt in well PFM 7) and Expandable Sand Screen Completions (first time in Egypt in well PFM 8). By time...

... reviewed by the Programme Committee. ABSTRACT Most intervals that are tested in exploratory/appraisal subsea wells are generally plugged and abandoned. The possibility of recovering them to production is limited, especially if they require sand control. In the north-western section of Nigerian deep water...

... and crew inexperience. Despite the learning curve associated with a vessel of opportunity, the accelerated schedule and gains in oil recovery make this an attractive option. operation frac and pack well intervention crew inexperience eni petroleum sand control slickline riserless light well...

... cut step rate test risk management screen selection real time system acoustic sand detector maximum drawdown sand signal water breakthrough expandable sand screen sand control production well sand event flow assurance upstream oil & gas completion drawdown 1 OPTIMISING...

... packs, based on well and reservoir constraints. In specific situations, such as dual selective completions in combination with multiple reservoirs or brown fields, conventional sand control methods may be too complex or not cost effective. As a result, some of the levels have to be completed without...

... ABSTRACT Total E&P operates several deepwater offshore fields on block 17 in Angola. Historically, due to the quality of the sands previously encountered, the preferred sand-control completion technique has been to use stand alone screens (SAS). However, with recent field developments...

... gradient of the depleted formations, and the need to avoid swabbing the formation and lifting the filtercake prematurely from the open hole. The ideal solution would be to perform sand control completion in multiple sandstone layers like in a single and clean sand body. However the intersection of shale...

... to the surface facilities and reducing the concession production potential. In 2003, a sand control campaign was undertaken in Port Fouad field to recover the full field capacity and six wells were completed with Expandable Sand Screen. The technique was implemented for the first time in Egypt in well PFM-8...

.... Sand control is absolutely required to guarantee well longevity and constant production rates. The high peaks of production require large-bore horizontal open-hole wells. The major challenge in completing such reservoir types is how to treat the shale lobes encountered while drilling the main reservoir...

... has a significant effect in selection of the completion technique in these wells, which require an effective and reliable sand control for long term, and open-hole and large tubular size to minimize friction losses. Until now, standard open-hole gravel packing was the common completion in a single...

... for pumping the viscous oils upstream oil & gas oil production fine migration completion installation and operations platform assembly placement pack bed sand/solids control circulation isolation system gravel pack operator through-tubing gravel pack sand control sand production...

... ABSTRACT: Expandable metal technology applications can provide cost-effective solutions to drilling and production challenges. One such application is expandable sand-control screens that eliminate annular flow and help prevent sand migration and "hot spotting." A recent project with our...

... completions in the offshore Adriatic Sea area frac and pack adriatic sea operation water production upstream oil & gas workover project fracture extension sand control completion fine migration reservoir valve gravel pack completion cleanup phase hydraulic fracturing fracture...

... and results will also be summarized sand/solids control perforated shroud concentric annular gravel pack completion brine upstream oil & gas service tool assembly filter cake sand control brine mechanical fluid-loss device breaker system placement completion installation...

... development optimization and planning upper zone upstream oil & gas deliverability sand control completion installation and operations smart well capex reservoir management water control smart completion well icv water production rig intervention commingle production drilling sapphire...

... ABSTRACT: Formation damage caused by perforating is among the highest risks in well completion. This paper examines a new technology for completing wells in unconsolidated formations that installs a liner hanger and sand control mechanism in a single trip to eliminate explosive perforation...

... in ENI/Agip while dealing with sand problems in Adriatic Sea basin, offshore Italy. Designing criteria for effective sand control are reported too. Operative risks associated to various sand control methods are presented and relevant achievable well performances compared. Innovative sand control...