South-Tambeyskoye gas-condensate field, located in the north-east of the Yamal Peninsula was discovered in 1974. Project, which started in late 2013, is currently operated by JSC "YAMAL LNG". The field consists of 5 shallow gas reservoirs and 37 deep gas-condensate reservoirs with the depth variations from 900 m to 2850 m TVD. The proved and probable reserves of the South-Tambeyskoye field are estimated at 926 billion cubic meters of natural gas. The field development plan stipulates drilling of 208 directional production wells with horizontal completion and length of horizontal sections exceeding 700 meters from 19 well pads until 2021. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plant will start production in 2017 and reach its full capacity in 3 stages. LNG will be exported through the seaport facility. Specially designed for the project, 15 LNG icebreaker tanker, each of which has a capacity of 170,000 cubic meters, will ship the LNG to international markets.[1] Located far above the Arctic Circle, the region is ice-bound for seven to nine months during the year and isolated from the oil and gas infrastructure. Due to stringent deadlines, extreme weather conditions and lack of existing infrastructure only reliable companies with the leading technologies and expertise were involved in the drilling campaign. Detailed planning, well-coordinated interaction among the participants, and new technologies guaranteed a successful start of the project and provided accident-free implementation of drilling plans. By a joint effort of field operator, drilling contractor and oilfield service company a new Drilling System was designed, which included a full range of engineering solutions and technologies for efficient and failure-free construction process. The system allowed implementing best practices of directional drilling, bits, drilling fluids, as well as effective utilization of geomechanics and geosteering. Rotary steerable systems (RSS), oil-based mud (OBM) and advanced logging while drilling (LWD) technologies combined with continuous drilling optimization process allowed to significantly reduce well construction time. LWD tools eliminated the number of wireline runs providing equal log quality to G&G department. Application of geosteering in conjunction with formation boundaries detecting tool provided vital information while drilling and ensured maximum contact of the wellbore with the reservoir. Real-time geomechanics and trajectory optimization process joined with the best drilling and tripping practices significantly reduced risks associated with drilling process. Special attention was paid to the well construction time: apart from the aiming for the fastest rate of penetration (ROP), flat time was also reduced by optimizing full operational process: the number and frequency of wiper trips was revised, unproductive time due to the failures was minimized. Currently, drilling of each section is performed in one run. Further optimization plans include application of invert emulsion mud with the ability to change the type of emulsion for completion purposes. This approach will ensure better drill-in quality and increase productivity of the wells. In order to reduce well position uncertainties associated with the azimuth errors while drilling at high latitudes, geomagnetic referencing service will be provided [2]. The service includes development of precise 3-D magnetic model for the field and constant monitoring of the earth’s magnetic field variations by the magnetic observatory. Advanced wellbore surveying will minimize geological uncertainties and well-to-well collision risks.
Casing and liner running and cementing operations in high angle wells with long open hole sections pose seemingly diverse sets of challenges irrespective of location and drilling environment. The fluvial loose formations predominant in the arctic region of Russia and most parts of Siberia provides more than adequate tests and constraints to modelling, understanding and accommodating the risks associated with such operations as this. This is further complicated with no reliable nor consistent information regarding representative geo-mechanics models or failure plains within the region.This paper looks at modelling casing 1,2,3,4 running operations and the impact of perceived friction factors and choice of accessories on the overall out come of the operation. The objective is to better understand the modelling constraints and the importance of certain parameters and assumptions in the final solutions. Successes, failures and lessons learned will be articulated to provide key best practices or design considerations for similar or future projects. Furthermore, we will also evaluate the technologies available within the area and the impact of technology adoption on both the ability to land casing/liner and provide adequate cementing.
Новые рекорды бурения и многоствольного заканчивания в рамках кампании по строительству скважин с большим отходом от вертикали на Юрхаровском месторождении Евгений Глебов, Иван Шокарев, ОАО "НОВАТЭК"; Артур Гулов, Алексей Жлудов, ЗАО "Инвестгеосервис"; Сергей Дымов, Павел Доброхлеб, Вячеслав Крецул, Дмитрий Задворнов, Виталий Кондарев и Андрей Фетодов, "Schlumberger" Авторское право 2015 г., Общество инженеров нефтегазовой промышленности Этот доклад был подготовлен для презентации на Российской нефтегазовой технической конференции SPE, 26 -28 октября, 2015, Москва, Россия.Данный доклад был выбран для проведения презентации Программным комитетом SPE по результатам экспертизы информации, содержащейся в представленном авторами реферате. Экспертиза содержания доклада Обществом инженеров нефтегазовой промышленности не выполнялась, и внесение исправлений и изменений является обязанностью авторов. Материал в том виде, в котором он представлен, не обязательно отражает точку зрения SPE, его должностных лиц или участников. Электронное копирование, распространение или хранение любой части данного доклада без предварительного письменного согласия SPE запрещается. Разрешение на воспроизведение в печатном виде распространяется только на реферат объемом не более 300 слов; при этом копировать иллюстрации не разрешается. Реферат должен содержать явно выраженную ссылку на авторское право SPE.
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