The customer aimed to identify untapped zones and optimize recovery from shallower intervals to meet production targets and enhance well productivity. The wells had bypassed oil that was not being effectively recovered, limiting production efficiency. Previous attempts to address these issues were unsuccessful, leaving the customer disappointed with the limited improvement in production. SLB collaborated with its Nigeria-based customer to implement a tailored intervention strategy using advanced diagnostics and precision-oriented recompletion techniques.
SLB technical solutions addressed the Nigerian customer's challenges by providing detailed insights into untapped zones and optimizing recompletion strategies. Pulsar service enabled precise detection of bypassed oil behind the short string, while precision-oriented punching and recompletion using cement packers placed by the SLB well construction fluid team ensured effective recovery from shallower intervals. The use of PowerJet Nova™ extradeep penetrating shaped charges enhanced the efficiency of the intervention, resulting in a production increase of approximately 1,000 bbl/d. This success demonstrated the capability of SLB to deliver customized, high-impact solutions that enhance both operational efficiency and field profitability. Encouraged by the results, the customer is considering replicating this approach across similar wells, unlocking further production potential and operational efficiency.
