Collect data from a remote intelligent well

An independent operator developing a remote onshore oil field had deployed a modular intelligent well completion to simplify monitoring and control of pressure, temperature, and flow data from three production zones. To retrieve the data from the system, the operator initially planned to send a technician to the wellsite every 2 months for manual data retrieval. Employing a conventional automated collection system with a large presence at the wellsite was considered too risky due to theft and vandalism concerns, and too difficult to power.

Reduce wellsite visits, risks, and costs

The WellWatcher Connect system was designed to suit the data stream, limited location infrastructure, and requirement to not draw attention to the wellsite equipment. The resulting compact but fully functional system was then installed at the location, complete with solar panels to power the equipment. The resulting data enables proper back allocation of production in line with government regulations. Collecting the data more frequently improves back-allocation accuracy and reservoir management.

The streaming data also significantly reduced wellsite visits—once in 6 months compared with once every 2 months—and eliminated the associated travel and resource costs totaling USD 7,000 to 9,000 per trip.