Successful Offshore Coiled Tubing Well Intervention in Mega-Reach Wells in the Russian Caspian: A 4-Well Case Study | SLB

Successful Offshore Coiled Tubing Well Intervention in Mega-Reach Wells in the Russian Caspian: A 4-Well Case Study

Published: 03/24/2015

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Korchagin oilfield is located in the northern part of the Caspian Sea. Drilled wells are mega-reach (MD/TVD ratio greater than 3.0) with measured total depth (MD) up to 23,622 ft [7,200 m] and vertical depth of only 5,118 ft [1,560 m]. This presented a great challenge for coiled tubing (CT) well intervention even with the help of state-of-the-art hydraulic tractors. Limited working area, weight restrictions, challenging well geometry, completion features and lack of experience in offshore CT operations in the North Caspian Sea, required complex pre-job activities to optimize job design, select proper downhole tools and prepare a robust layout plan. This paper will illustrate the project preparation challenges, on-the-job troubleshooting and workflow, supported by the well case studies and results from the first CT operation in Northern Caspian Offshore. Lessons learned from the project, where all defined objectives were achieved with zero HSE (health, safety and environment) incidents, were also captured to assist in future campaigns with similar operational environment.

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