Technical Program

Tuesday, 5 April, 0830 to 1200

Waterway 6-8

Session 1: Subsea and Deepwater Interventions

Session Chairpersons: Alastair Buchanan, Statoil; Wellington Campos, Petrobras

Subsea well intervention activities have increased significantly in recent years with new vessels and solutions being developed and implemented. With substantial and growing focus on deepwater developments the interest in well intervention as a field management tool is further increasing. This session will cover a range of related operational experiences and technical developments.

0830

143248

HWO/Snubbing Unit Used Effectively for Subsea Flowline Fishing and Cleanout at Nansen Spar • J.D. Ford, Anadarko Petroleum; R. McDaniel, G.P. Barbee, Halliburton

0900

143296

Success From Subsea Riserless Well Interventions • L. Fjaertoft, G. Sonstabo, Statoil

0930

143371

Spoolable Coiled Tubing Spears: Recovering Subsea Wells After Emergency Shutdowns • C.W. Guidry, A. MacDonald, G.M. Kelbie, Baker Hughes

1000

Coffee Break

1030

134378

Deepwater Workover Experience With Extreme Hydrostatic Overbalance, 2002-2009 • G.A. Myers, D.A. Cahill, P.L. Clay, B.E. Esquinance, B.L. Smith, R.J. Zeringue, C.L. Davis, Shell; T. Kenney, Crown Consulting

1100

143310

Innovative Use of Inflatable Packer and ROV To De-Oil Damaged Subsea Pipeline: Case Histories • R.A. Murphy, S. Neves, Weatherford

1130

143339

New Innovative Top-Side Solutions To Provide Beneficial Offshore Well Intervention • K.I. Torgersen, Rolls-Royce Marine

0830 to 1200

Montgomery A-C

Session 2: Fracturing and Stimulation

Session Chairpersons: Brian Perry, Shell; Subhash Shah, University of Oklahoma

This session addresses recent practices in the increasingly prevalent tight gas and unconventional reservoir plays currently being developed. Includes multizone completion techniques and fiber optic telemetry-enabled coiled tubing use in stimulations.

0830

142744

Best Practices for Multizone Stimulation Using Composite Plugs • D.J. Lehr, Baker Hughes; D.D. Cramer, ConocoPhillips

0900

143347

Skin Monitoring and Well Testing Utilizing Fiber-Optic Telemetry-Enabled Coiled Tubing • T. Shaheen, Schlumberger; M.A. El Fattah, General Petroleum; L. Dilling, Schlumberger; S.A. El Rahman, E. Anwar, General Petroleum; V. Noya, T. Elsherif, Schlumberger

0930

142064

Use of Salt-Tolerant Friction Reducer for Coiled-Tubing Applications in Unconventional Shale Formations • S.D. Lindsay, F. Mcneil, M.J. Sackash, J.E. Bryant, Halliburton

1000

Coffee Break

1030

143337

Determination of Optimum N2 Rate for Unloading Gas Wells With Coiled Tubing • Y. Zhou, E. Smalley, S. Opel, National Oilwell Varco

1100

143250

Cased-Hole Multistage Fracturing: A New Coiled-Tubing-Enabled Completion • J.E. Ravensbergen, Baker Hughes

1130

143369

Optimization of Completions in Unconventional Reservoirs for Improved Efficiency and Ultimate Recovery • D.J. Snyder, R.A. Seale, Packers Plus Energy Services

1330 to 1700

Waterway 6-8

Session 3: Well Integrity and HSE

Session Chairpersons: Jennifer Julian, BP Exploration; Brian Schwanitz, Welltec

This session will include case histories of a downhole safety valve for well intervention operations; hurricane contingencies for stuck coiled tubing; well integrity analysis in the Gulf of Mexico; a quantitative well integrity risk model and lessons learned of a well integrity management system.

1330

142887

Downhole Safety Valve for Well-Intervention Operations: Design, Testing, and Successful Case History • M.A. Ehtesham, D. Reesing, J. Giles, Halliburton

1400

143299

Hurricane Contingency for Stuck Coiled Tubing: Preparing for Platform Evacuation and Allowing a Safe Recovery—Maurice, Louisiana, North Gulf Coast • C.A. Torres, Schlumberger; C. Creppel, C.H. Kelm, Shell; W. Moorkamp, K. Cottingham, Schlumberger

1430

142076

Well Integrity Analysis in Gulf of Mexico Wells Using Passive Ultrasonic Leak Detection Method • J.E. Johns, Seawell; F. Aloisio, Black Elk Energy; D.R. Mayfield, Murphy E&P

1500

Coffee Break

1530

142854

Assessing Well Integrity Risk: A Qualitative Model • J.C. Dethlefs, ConocoPhillips; B. Chastain, Arktis 

1600

142449

“The Seven Pillars of Well Integrity Management”: The Design and Implementation of a Well Integrity Management System • S.J. Sparke, Tullow Oil; R. Conway, S. Copping, Expro North Sea

1630

143338

Automated Direct Fired N2 Vaporizer • T. Pugh, NOV CTES; J.V. Roberts, NOV Hydra Rig

1330 to 1700

Montgomery A-C

Session 4: Latest Developments in Equipment, Tools, and Materials I

Session Chairpersons: Ian Chapman, RasGas; Steven Deshotels, National Oilwell Varco

This session focuses on equipment, tools, and materials utilized to optimize or enable well intervention operations.

1330

143317

Backpressure Valve for Subhydrostatic Wells • Z.R. Xu, G. Tunc, D.A. Pipchuk, D. Morbelli, Schlumberger 

1400

142769

New Hybrid System Brings the Flexibility of Coiled Tubing to Long, Extended-Reach Wells • F. Mcneil, S.D. Lindsay, R. Lyons, R.P. Gracey, Halliburton

1430

143152

New Higher-Strength Coiled Tubing Developed To Extend Coiled Tubing Operating Envelopes • W.D. VanArnam, C. Hargis, NOV-Quality Tubing

1500

Coffee Break

1530

141944

Results From a New Coiled-Tubing Assessment System • R.K. Stanley, NDE Information Consultants

1600

143334

High-Temperature Downhole Motor Facilitates Cleanout of Obstructed Thermal Well, Saving Production Downtime • J. Thompson, M. Rossing, Weatherford

1630

142714

Operational Benefits of Coiled Tubing Enabled With New Real-Time Data Communication System • M.J. Taggart, N.A. Murray, T. Sturgeon, Baker Hughes

Wednesday, 6 April, 0800 to 1130

Waterway 6-8

Session 5: Electric Line and CT Telemetry Applications

Session Chairpersons: Mike Bailey, Halliburton; Alex Crabtree, Hess Corporation

This session presents case histories of developments in CT downhole telemetry and novel electric line applications.

0800

143358

Light Well Intervention Scale Milling Enables Reservoir Access • B.M. Larkins, BP; D.A. Mitchell, Welltec

0830

143331

Inversion of DTS Logs To Measure Zonal Coverage During and After Wellbore Treatments With Coiled Tubing • P. Ramondenc, P.M. Tardy, X. Weng, R. Burgos, F. Baez, K. Yekta Ganjeh, Schlumberger

0900

142443

World’s First Production Logging With Fiber-Optic-Enabled Coiled Tubing (CT) • J.V. Noya, A.R. Adil, K. Wolf, S.S. Chee, J. Stuker, F.L. Rodriguez, Schlumberger

0930

Coffee Break

1000

143336

Initial Deployment of a New Design One-Trip Straddle System Resolves High Pressure Cross-Flow Problem in Water Injection Well in Algeria • M. Addoun, K. Maraf, M. Tighe, Organisation Ourhoud; J. Bramwell, A. Snaas, Weatherford

1030

143315

Ultrasound Logging Techniques for the Inspection of Sand Control Screen Integrity • C. Hyde-Barber, G.T. Weighill, BP; T.R. Tymons, M. Solberg, A.G. Helland, Seawell

1100

143322

Innovative Method to Control Acid Placement During the Stimulation of Wells With High Water Cut • M.S. Al-Harbi, R. Said, I. Arnaout, S. Haldar, F. Al-Subaie, C. Jenkins, Saudi Aramco; A. Burov, W. Kharrat, D. Ahmed, Schlumberger

0800 to 1130

Montgomery A-C

Session 6: Latest Developments in Equipment, Tools, and Materials II

Session Chairpersons: John Misselbrook, BJ Services; Cindy Taff, Shell E&P

This session focuses on equipment, tools, and materials utilized to optimize or enable well intervention operations.

0800

143239

Heavy Duty Wireline Fishing Operations in a HP/HT Sour Gas Well: A Case Study •G. Purwagautama, I. Yusuf A., S. Ghany R., P.T. Medco E&P; J.M. Vincent, Weatherford

0830

142422

Merging Coiled Tubing and Swellable Packer Technologies • R.T. Brooks, TAM International

0900

141234

Coiled Tubing Operations From a Work Boat • N. Long, Brunei Shell Petroleum; R. Raj, S. Srisa-ard, N.H. Son, Schlumberger

0930

Coffee Break

1000

141249

Live Fiber-Optic Telemetry Downhole Measurements on Coiled-Tubing-Enabled High-Efficiency Sand Cleanout in a Subhydrostatic Well for the First Time in the Gulf of Mexico • A. Rudnik, C. Foinquinos, Schlumberger; K.E. James, Mariner Energy

1030

143361

Redefinition of Well Interventions in Naturally-Fractured Carbonate Reservoir Through Real-Time Coiled-Tubing-Deployed, Fiber Optic Monitoring • R. Aviles, J.G. Flores, F. Martin, A. Diaz, L.E. Davila, Schlumberger; R.R. Monroy, J. Beltran, A.R. Moreno, A. Martinez, Pemex

1100

143240

The Application of Heavy Duty Wireline Fishing Techniques Retrieves Wellbore Obstruction and Allows Well To Be Plugged and Full Integrity To Be Regained • C. Flett, Shell; R. Macaulay, J.M. Vincent, Weatherford

1330 to 1700

Waterway 6-8

Session 7: Coiled Tubing Applications

Session Chairpersons: Gordon MacKenzie, Baker Hughes; Andrew Patterson, Consultant

This session focuses on both equipment and the innovative uses of coiled tubing in well intervention operations. The speakers will present solutions to real field problems; for example, in low-pressure gas wells, where successful outcomes were delivered by using coiled tubing.

1330

143313

Pushing the Boundaries of Concentric Coiled Tubing Technology To Resurrect Sub-Hydrostatic Gas Wells on an Unmanned Offshore Installation • A. Davies, M.J. Dunning, BP; M.P. Kuchel, T. Roberts, M.J. Taggart, Baker Hughes

1400

143298

Installation of Velocity Strings (VS) Without Loading/Killing the Well • M. Chavez, Shell

1430

143295

Well Interventions in Depleted Gas Wells Made Economical With Use of Small Size (3/4 in.) Coiled Tubing • W. Jelinek, K. El-Mabrouk, Wintershall; E. Biezen, D. Leybourne, Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij; R.M. De Jonge, Baker Hughes

1500

Coffee Break

1530

143261

Unconventional P&A Intervention With Coiled Tubing Below a School Building: Comodoro Rivadavia, South Argentina Case History • H.J. Graterol, T. Calvo, YPF

1600

137642

Application of CT-Conveyed Perforating With the Sand Jetting Technology on North Sea Deep Horizontal Tight Gas Producer • R. Fryzowicz, Baker Hughes; R. Naughton-Rumbo, E. Schrama, Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij

1630

143079

Use of High-Strength Coiled Tubing in High-Pressure/High-Temperature Perforating Operations • K. Makris, D.A. Barclay, Halliburton; W.D. Van Arnam, NOV-Quality Tubing

1330 to 1700

Montgomery A-C

Session 8: Improving Operational Efficiency

Session Chairpersons: Rex Burgos, Schlumberger; Hayes Chow, ConocoPhillips

In a capital-constrained environment, one way to improve the bottom line is to reduce costs by increasing efficiency and making the most of existing resources. This session highlights operations that utilize traditional intervention systems in unique ways to maximize return on resources and innovations that combine multiple techniques to minimize operational time.

1330

143367

Debris Management System for Pressure-Controlled Wellbore Drilling and Intervention Operations • K.L. Demong, G.E. King, Apache; S. Odegard, AERO Rental Services

1400

143307

Optimization of Operational Time and Workover Resources With the Alternate Use of Coiled Tubing and Pulling Unit for Well Abandonment • A. Pando, L. Silva, Schlumberger; B. Lopez, G. Cardona, O. Acevedo, Ecopetrol

1430

143346

Coiled Tubing Milling Operations: Successful Application of an Innovative Variable-Water Hammer Extended-Reach BHA To Improve End Load Efficiencies of a PDM in Horizontal Wells • J.C. Castaneda, C.E. Schneider, D. Brunskill, Baker Hughes

1500

Coffee Break

1530

143247

First Successful Coiled-Tubing Intervention Operation on the Helideck of a Normally Unmanned Installation in Offshore India • A. Savenkova, A.C. Turner, K. Lawson, Halliburton

1600

141500

Multifunctional Compact Well Maintenance System • G. Tait, I. Smith, Weatherford

1630

143354

Coiled-Tubing-Conveyed Perforating in Shale • T.E. LaGrange, Owen Oil Tools; J. Barton, Barton Technology Services