Continued Evolution Of The One-Trip Expansion, Single-Diameter Wellbore

Filippov, A. G.; Akhideno, Matthias; Zijsling, Djurre; Waddell, Kevin; Costa, S.; Watson, B.; Bell, B.

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“…This ideal is being implemented in several arenas and in several available sizes 4,5,6 . This ideal is being implemented in several arenas and in several available sizes 4,5,6 .…”

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Solid Expandable Monobore Openhole Liner Extends 13-3/8 in. Casing Shoe Without Hole Size Reduction for Deepwater Applications

York¹

2008

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Deepwater and other hard-to-drill objectives just got a little easier with the recent successful installation of a single-diameter 11-3/4 x 13-3/8 in. openhole liner. This expandable monobore liner confirms its value by enabling operators to install a casing string further up the hole with a higher collapse rating than any expandable openhole liner in this size range. The ability to extend the 13-3/8 x 13-5/8 in. casing shoe without losing any diameter in hole size facilitates the use of highcollapse conventional liners deeper in the well where they are typically required. This paper will use a recent case history and examples of applications of the monobore liner in the Gulf of Mexico, Caspian Sea, and North Africa to validate the significance of using the larger-sized monobore liners. By installing the monobore openhole liner higher in the wellbore, operators are able to capitalize on more conducive wellbore environments and minimize installation risks. This paper will compare and contrast how these same circumstances have historically been addressed and how single-diameter technology provides a more efficient response.The use of larger-sized monobore liners, utilizing thick-wall casing (with high collapse capacity) enables the operator to deepen wells without sacrificing hole size, thereby saving high-collapse conventional casing strings to be used across highpressure, trouble zones deeper in the well.Real applications of the new technology provide tangible results that can be leveraged to put hard-to-drill objectives within reach. Access to more reserves, the ability to reduce non-productive time, and the means to lower drilling costs are just a few of the significant implications to drilling and completion operations.

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“…This ideal is being implemented in several arenas and in several available sizes 4,5,6 . This ideal is being implemented in several arenas and in several available sizes 4,5,6 .…”

Section: Taking the Next Stepmentioning

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Solid Expandable Monobore Openhole Liner Extends 13-3/8 in. Casing Shoe Without Hole Size Reduction for Deepwater Applications

York¹

2008

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“…An added benefit in ERD wells is obviously the ability to drill longer hole sections. 1 The combination of rotary-steerable tools and near-bit reaming devices to open the wellbore is another positive factor in helping to ensure the expandable liner reaches the planned depth.…”

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Solid Expandable Tubulars Facilitate Intelligent-Well Technology Application in Existing Multilateral Wells

Rivenbark

Abouelnaaj

2006

SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition

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TX 75083-3836, U.S.A., fax 01-972-952-9435. AbstractA major Middle Eastern operator has been exploiting long reach, openhole, multi-lateral technology to maximize oil recovery from a large field producing from a limestone reservoir. Significant production increases have been attained, but the recovery efforts have been hampered by an inability to re-enter openhole sidetracks for remedial purposes. The operator has also encountered water production problems with no real way to identify the source of the water or to remediate it if the source is found. These problems have been overcome with the introduction of solid expandable tubulars in combination with intelligent well technology. An openhole multi-lateral involves sidetracking out of the main bore while in the open hole. In wells where the technology has been applied, production rates have generally been higher and recovery has improved. A lower unit development/operating cost is also a key driver in this type of well. The new adaptation of using solid expandable tubulars and intelligent well technology allows for re-entry into the lateral for remedial work and real-time pressure, temperature and flow data without the need for well intervention. Intelligent well components allow for quick identification of any water-producing zones and provide a means for shutting off the water production, again without the need for well intervention.This paper describes the deployment and operation of the new combined-technology application and presents field examples of its use. The paper also discusses applications under development that will push solid expandable tubular technology even further.

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“…These factors become even more critical in deepwater and extended-reach drilling (ERD) wells where development costs are far higher than in conventional applications 1 . Larger reservoirs that can produce at high rates and have higher recoverable reserves are ideal candidates for the use of expandable casing.…”

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Solid Expandable Tubulars Provide Substantial Value to Existing Wells

Rivenbark¹

2006

Proceedings of SPE/IADC Indian Drilling Technology Conference and Exhibition

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TX 75083-3836, U.S.A., fax 1.972.952.9435. AbstractMajor operators are using solid expandable tubulars in existing wells to tap added reservoir pay. This use of the technology is the result of close collaboration between the contractor and the operator, particularly the reservoir engineering and drilling departments. Together they have devised plans that maximize the return-on-investment (ROI) and the long term sustainability of the reservoir.The use of solid expandable tubulars to provide a larger drainhole in existing wellbores is proving to be a considerable benefit to many operators. Aside from the obvious production gains from a larger borehole, the operator also gains on the drilling side of the equation. The larger inside diameter (ID) through the solid expandable casing allows for the use of larger drilling tools. These larger tools typically drill farther and faster than smaller tools and suffer far less non-productive time due to failures. This paper reviews the value derived from using solid expandable tubulars in the casing design of existing wells with actual case history data. Further, the paper details ancillary benefits that can be factored into the value gained by the operator.

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Continued Evolution Of The One-Trip Expansion, Single-Diameter Wellbore

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Solid Expandable Monobore Openhole Liner Extends 13-3/8 in. Casing Shoe Without Hole Size Reduction for Deepwater Applications

Solid Expandable Monobore Openhole Liner Extends 13-3/8 in. Casing Shoe Without Hole Size Reduction for Deepwater Applications

Solid Expandable Tubulars Facilitate Intelligent-Well Technology Application in Existing Multilateral Wells

Solid Expandable Tubulars Provide Substantial Value to Existing Wells

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