Comprehensive Reservoir Test in Open-Perforation, Ultradeepwater Presalt Well Saves 10 Rig Hours | SLB

Comprehensive Reservoir Test in Open-Perforation, Ultradeepwater Presalt Well Saves 10 Rig Hours

Published: 10/28/2014

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Minimize rig time in complex offshore environment

An operator wanted to conduct a test on an ultradeepwater reservoir offshore South America. The test environment posed a number of inherent challenges; the vertical well is in a water depth that exceeded 7,000 ft [2,134 m], has a total depth of 17,165 ft [5,232 m], and has a 10 3/4-lbm/ft casing to just over 16, 000 ft [4,877 m] followed by 7-in liner to a total depth of more than 17,000 ft [5,182 m]. Further, the zone of interest, the interval between 16,545–16,762 ft [5,043–5,109 m], was previously perforated using wireline, which must be taken into consideration when choosing a downhole reservoir testing configuration.

Test with advanced downhole test configuration

Schlumberger suggested running the Quartet system, a comprehensive, efficient downhole test system that combines four advanced technologies in one system.

The operator ran an open-perforation adapter, positioned below the CERTIS system, to allow setting the packer by pressurizing the annulus to 1,900 psi [13 MPa]. The adapter enabled the fluid to pass from below, and holds the pressure from above while inside the liner. After the CERTIS isolation system was set, 240 bbl of 15% HCl was used in an acid job to clean out the perforations and induce underbalance to flow the well.

Save rig time with simplified, robust isolation

The Quartet system remained in the hole for 20 days, and its integrity remained unaffected for the entire downhole test duration. The operator met all its test objectives and saved substantial rig time. The customer estimates that during rig-up and rig-down 10 hours of rig time was saved, an amount equal to USD 170,000 in associated costs.

Pressure and temperature measurements obtained by CQG gauges at sensor depth of more than 16,000 ft [4,877 m]. All components of the Quartet system test string reliably performed under high pressure for 20 days.
Pressure and temperature measurements obtained by CQG gauges at sensor depth of more than 16,000 ft [4,877 m]. All components of the Quartet system test string reliably performed under high pressure for 20 days.
Location
South America, Offshore
Details

Challenge: Perform a comprehensive reservoir test in an open-perforation well drilled from a semisubmersible vessel in a high-cost, high-risk ultradeepwater reservoir, minimize rig time and associated costs, and maintain uncompromised service quality.

Solution: Streamline test operations by using the Quartet downhole reservoir testing system with an open-perforation adapter.

Result: Saved 10 rig hours estimated to value USD 170,000 during rig-up and rig-down while meeting all test objectives and ensuring the quality of service delivery.