Unconventional Approach to Re-Entry of Abandoned Well: Case Study of Saro-1 well
Hannah Kpone-Tonwe,
Ntietemi Etim
Abstract:There-entry of an abandoned well with a reclaimed top surface involves complex procedures and innovative technologies. A traditional approach is to prepare the location in such a way that the surface is at the depth where the casing was cut off before burial. Another conventional option involves welding the casing back to the surface. However, this approach could cause leaks in the future, hence there is need to utilize casing patch. This paper describes the experience gained in successfully re-entering and re… Show more
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