Premium
ACTive downhole flow measurement service
Gain direct downhole flow measurement data in real time to improve intervention decisions, optimize treatment performance, and reduce uncertainty during CT operations
Challenge
Understand flow behavior where it matters most
Well intervention operations often depend on assumptions about downhole flow conditions. Surface measurements can indicate overall system performance, but they do not always reveal what is happening at the point of interest in the well. This lack of visibility can make it difficult to evaluate treatment effectiveness, identify flow contributions, or confirm placement and diversion performance.
Operators need reliable downhole flow data to make informed decisions during CT interventions. Without direct measurements, intervention programs may require additional runs, extended operating time, or postjob analysis to understand treatment results.
Solution
Deliver real-time downhole flow insights for better intervention outcomes
The downhole flow measurement service, part of ACTive™ real-time downhole coiled tubing services, provides direct, real-time visibility into flow behavior during CT interventions. By combining real-time fiber-optic telemetry with thermal transfer flow measurements, the service enables operators to evaluate treatment performance while the operation is in progress, eliminating the need to rely solely on postjob analysis.
The service acquires high-quality downhole flow data using the ACTive DFLO™ CT real-time flow measurement tool. The tool incorporates two sensor arrays that continuously measure fluid velocity as the fluid travels around the tool. This information is transmitted to surface in real time through the ACTive service telemetry system, providing engineers with immediate access to critical downhole flow measurements during a single run in hole.
Real-time flow monitoring helps operators understand how fluids are distributed across the treatment interval and identify the flow rate from individual zones. The measurements can be used to assess treatment coverage, confirm diversion effectiveness, evaluate matrix stimulation performance, and determine whether treatment schedules should be adjusted to improve results. By enabling informed decisions during execution, the service helps optimize treatment placement, reduce uncertainty, and improve intervention efficiency.
This approach provides greater confidence in operational decisions by delivering accurate downhole flow measurements when they are needed most, helping operators maximize the value of CT intervention programs.
Act on real-time flow insights
Talk to an SLB CT expert to learn how real-time downhole flow measurements can help address your well intervention challenges.
