Safe, Pollution-Free Testing Of Offshore And Arctic Wells

Abstract

Well testing offshore and in reInote areas such as the Arctic incurs a substantial responsibility to provide cOInplete test results with Inaxi-Inum safety and environmental protection. This paper describes the new developments in a rapidly advancing technology for testing in these high cost operations. Major eInphasis is placed on producing good results to allow Inaking correct decisions in these high investInent wells. The subject Inatter reviews iInportant aspects of both offshore and reInote area well testing. Recent new develop-Inents included are surface instrUIIlentation which Inonitors early downhole flow rate for better engineering of the test, safe provisions for wireline and coil tubing operations, testing with liInited fluid production, and new downhole pressure actuated tools for high flow production type testing. Accessory equipment for wireline operations and future developments are also included.