A Comparative Review of Production Logging Techniques in Open Hole Extended Reach Wells

Duthie, Laurie; Saiood, Hussain; Al-Anizi, Abdulaziz; Al-Ghamdi, T. A.

doi:10.2118/202298-ms

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First Worldwide Slim Coiled Tubing Logging Tractor Deployment

Duthie

Saiood

Al-Anizi

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Day 2 Tue, March 23, 2021

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Successful reservoir surveillance and production monitoring is a key component for effectively managing any field production strategy. For production logging in openhole horizontal extended reach wells (ERWs), the challenges are formidable and extensive; logging these extreme lengths in a cased hole would be difficult enough, but are considerably exaggerated in the openhole condition. A coiled tubing (CT) logging run in open hole must also contend with increased frictional forces, high dogleg severity, a quicker onset of helical buckling and early lockup. The challenge to effectively log these ERWs is further complicated by constraints in the completion where electrical submersible pumps (ESPs) are installed including a 2.4" bypass section. Although hydraulically powered coiled tubing tractors already existed, a slim CT tractor with real-time logging capabilities was not available in the market. In partnership with a specialist CT tractor manufacturer, a slim logging CT tractor was designed and built to meet the exceptional demands to pull the CT to target depth. The tractor is 100% hydraulically powered, with no electrical power allowing for uninterrupted logging during tractoring. The tractor is powered by the differential pressure from the bore of the CT to the wellbore, and is operated by a pre-set pump rate from surface. Developed to improve the low coverage in open hole ERW logging jobs, the tractor underwent extensive factory testing before being deployed to the field. The tractor was rigged up on location with the production logging tool and ran in hole. Once the coil tubing locked up, the tractor was activated and pulled the coil to cover over 90% of the open hole section delivering a pulling force of up to 3,200 lb. Real-time production logging was conducted simultaneously with the tractor activated, flowing and shut-in passes were completed to successfully capture the zonal inflow profile. Real-time logging with the tractor is logistically efficient and allows instantaneous decision making to repeat passes for improved data quality. The new slim logging tractor is the world's slimmest most compact, and the first of its kind CT tractor that enables production logging operations in horizontal extended reach open hole wells. The ability to successfully log these extended reach wells cannot be understated, reservoir simulations and management decisions can only as good as the quality of data available. Some of the advantages of drilling extended reach wells such as increased reservoir contact, reduced footprint and less wells drilled will be lost if sufficient reservoir surveillance cannot be achieved. To maximize the benefits of ERWs, creative solutions and innovative designs must continually be developed to push the boundaries further.

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First Worldwide Slim Coiled Tubing Logging Tractor Deployment

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First Worldwide Slim Coiled-Tubing Logging Tractor Deployment

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Anizi

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Summary Successful reservoir surveillance and production monitoring is a key component for effectively managing any field production strategy. For production logging in openhole horizontal extended reach wells (ERWs), the challenges are formidable and extensive; logging these extreme lengths in a cased hole would be difficult enough but is considerably exaggerated in the openhole condition. A coiled-tubing (CT) logging run in open hole must also contend with increased frictional forces, high dogleg severity, a quicker onset of helical buckling, and early lockup. The challenge of effectively logging these ERWs is further complicated by constraints in the completion where electrical submersible pumps (ESPs) are installed, including a 2.4-in. bypass section. Although hydraulically powered CT tractors already existed, a slim CT tractor with real-time logging capabilities was not available in the market. In partnership with a specialist CT tractor manufacturer, a slim logging CT tractor was designed and built to meet the exceptional demands of pulling the CT to target depth (TD). The tractor is 100% hydraulically powered, with no electrical power, allowing for uninterrupted logging during tractoring. The tractor is powered by the differential pressure from the bore of the CT to the wellbore and is operated by a preset pump rate from surface. Developed to improve the low coverage in openhole ERW logging jobs, the tractor underwent extensive factory testing before being deployed to the field. The tractor was rigged up on location with the production logging tool and run in hole (RIH). Once the CT locked up, the tractor was activated and pulled the coil to cover more than 90% of the openhole section, delivering a pulling force of up to 3,200 lbf. Real-time production logging was conducted simultaneously with the tractor activation; flowing and shut-in passes were completed to successfully capture the zonal inflow profile. Real-time logging with the tractor is logistically efficient and allows instantaneous decision making to repeat passes for improved data quality. The new slim logging tractor (SLT) is the world’s slimmest and most compact and is the first CT tractor of its kind to enable production logging operations in openhole horizontal ERWs. The importance of the ability to successfully log these ERWs cannot be overstated; reservoir simulations and management decisions are only as good as the quality of data available. Some of the advantages of drilling ERWs, such as increased reservoir contact, reduced footprint, and fewer wells drilled, will be lost if sufficient reservoir surveillance cannot be achieved. To maximize the benefits of ERWs, creative solutions and innovative designs must be developed continually to push the boundaries further.

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Wireless Coiled Tubing Disrupts the Industry by Enabling Use of Conventional Coil Tubing for Access and Matrix Acidizing of Multilaterals and Extended Reach Carbonate Reservoirs

Saeed

Fellinghaug

Bouldin

2021

Day 2 Tue, November 16, 2021

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As the number of Extended Reach Wells (ERW) with multilaterals and restricted access due to electric submersible pumps (ESP) increases, so does the challenge to enable access and stimulation to these wells to maintain production rates. This paper describes a Slim Access and Stimulation System (SASS) development program launched to develop a game changing technology to give operators the ability to maintain high production rates in unconventional developments. There is available technology today to accurately access extended reach lateral wells, even with restricted access. But the technology is limited to logging only, as the tools and/or control wire are not acid resistant and would limit the pump rate through the coil tubing for pumping acid. The new system would require a tool suite which was acid resistant, enable slim access to the laterals, and have the ability to perform multiple stimulation jobs in one run, with monitoring and control from surface without a wire inside the coiled tubing. The SASS development program gave birth to three separate and revolutionary new technologies: two-way wireless communication and energy harvesting with integrated production logging suite, slim and high-power open hole tractor with a wire bypass to power the tool string, and semi-autonomous lateral access sub, which finds, enters, and confirms the lateral access. The three game changing technologies have application as standalone products, however the real value occurs when they combined as a Slim Access and Stimulation System, run on conventional coiled tubing. The paper will describe working methods and technology incorporated to provide access to restricted extended reach laterals and perform multiple stimulation jobs in a single run. The SASS development program is a testament of how the industry can tackle complex challenges, introducing new technologies across in multiple domains while still adapting to conventional methods. The paper highlights the full system design approach method used to understand and combine features of downhole tools, surface equipment, and operational and handling routines to achieve the overall design goal.

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A Comparative Review of Production Logging Techniques in Open Hole Extended Reach Wells

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First Worldwide Slim Coiled Tubing Logging Tractor Deployment

First Worldwide Slim Coiled Tubing Logging Tractor Deployment

First Worldwide Slim Coiled-Tubing Logging Tractor Deployment

Wireless Coiled Tubing Disrupts the Industry by Enabling Use of Conventional Coil Tubing for Access and Matrix Acidizing of Multilaterals and Extended Reach Carbonate Reservoirs

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