Coretrax supports operator through complex multi-well abandonment campaign, tackling SBM build-up
In August 2024, Expro was mobilized by an operator tackling a complex plug and abandonment campaign.
250bbls of 16.6ppg cement slurry successfully displaced through DAV MX™ CircSub
The DAV MX™ Circsub showcased its capabilities when it was run in a deepwater well for contingency whilst drilling the 12-¼ x 14-½” section.
6500ft ReLine MNS enable’s HP stimulation of under-torqued US Land well
A significant number of improperly torqued 5 ½” casing connections on new completion resulted in a failed pressure integrity test.
Australian IOC – B Annulus Isolation
An IOC in Australia identified both Tubing to A Annulus communication and A Annulus to B Annulus communication on an existing ESP producer.
Collapsed Tubing Anchor Repair
While running a tapered 4.5 x 5.0 in. long string completion, a mechanical tubing anchor pre-set 4,000 ft prior to reaching bottom.
Coretrax deploy 7,000ft ReLineMNS system to rejuvenate well for Permian operator
Coretrax was asked to provide a solution that would allow for existing perforations to be isolated and refrac operations to be carried out.
Coretrax Expandable ReLine WL isolates water cut & reinvigorates under producing oil well
An NOC in Saudi Arabia identified a requirement to isolate several perforation intervals across a 4 ½” liner, within an underproducing Oil Well, with e-line being the preferred deployment medium, to shut off the zones with unwanted water production.
DAV MX™ CircSub shows high performance when used to hole clean at a record depth of 29,896ft in a deep water DGD well
DAV MX™ proved to be an important and versatile tool, when used to hole clean a GOM deep water well (5,344ft. water depth).
Expandable Liner Strengthens Worn Casing
Prior to sidetracking, the operator discovered significant casing wear inside their 13-3/8 in. casing from previous drilling.
DAV MX™ CircSub used to hole clean at 29,571ft
A GOM operator utilised the DAV MX™ and the Drift Catcher™ in a Dual Gradient Drilling, Deep Water well in July 2015.
GOM operator utilises DAV MX™ CircSub to cure persistent losses by pumping more than 880bbls of heavy LCM
DAV MX™ proved to be an important contingency tool, when used against persistent losses encountered by a GOM operator while drilling the 10-5/8” x 12 ¼” section.
Expandable Liner Enables Conversion to Gas Storage
The operator needed to convert an old production well into a gas storage well by extending the shoe 183 ft into lower sands.
Hybrid frac through ReLine Prime
While fracturing a 38 stage completion, no ball signatures were seen for stages 2-5 indicating possible casing integrity issues.
Isolating a Cement Squeeze for a High Pressure Frac
After reviewing cement bond logs, a major operator in the Utica was required to perforate their 5-1/2 in. production liner for a cement squeeze to bring the top of cement to acceptable levels.
Isolating Open Frac Sleeves in the Bakken
During the frac job on a 34 stage ball and sleeve type completion, it was discovered that a frac sleeve towards the heel of the well had prematurely opened after the 1st stage had been stimulated.
Live Well Repaired with ReLine HYD Deployed on Coiled Tubing
While stimulating this well with conventional “plug and perf” operations, a set of guns inadvertently fired in the vertical section of the well.
Open-Hole Expandable Liner Brings Old Well Back to Life
The operator was in need of a cost effective solution to bring an old well back into production.
Plug and Perf through ReLine MNS
While fracturing the 1st stage of a 29 stage completion, significant pressure drops were observed indicating possible casing integrity issues.
Re-line Casing with Nickel CRA Expandable Liner
Upcoming changes to an existing production well will introduce corrosive fluids into a previously unexposed interval.
ReForm Case History - PNG
Operator in Papua New Guinea had a shallow tubing collapse, preventing access to the wellbore below.
Repairing Casing in the Horizontal and Stimulating Below the Patch
Operator in Papua New Guinea had a shallow tubing collapse, preventing access to the wellbore below.
Repairing Collapsed PBR and Isolating Open Hole
A 4.5 in. completion consisting of 25 frac sleeves was set too deep in the well exposing 20 ft of open hole between the top of the liner to the bottom of the previous 7 in. casing shoe.
Saudi Aramco – Repairing Corroded Casing in an Injection Well
After reviewing corrosion logs of this vertical injection well, a significant anomaly was observed indicating up to 57% metal loss at 7,005 ft across a 4-1/2” liner. In anticipation of further corrosion, it was necessary to isolate this section of casing.
TopJet delivers long term rig time savings for HPHT drilling campaign
The TopJet™ was originally conceived as an accessory to assist RIH with the Company’s Float Activated Valve a specialist product for milling sidetracks.
Water Shut-Off in the Horizontal
After evaluating production logs, the operator determined one cluster on an 18 stage completion was producing water.
BOP Jetting String
Abandonment operations often include casing cutting or milling prior
to cement placement
so that an effective cement to formation seal…
