Chasing Lost Reserves with Remedial and Slim Hole Sand Control
2-5 November 2008
Penang, Malaysia
Remedial and slim hole sand control completions have become a focus of interest for many operators due to the recent significant improvement in economics of intervention operations to extract remaining reserves within existing reservoirs. These completion types are used when sand control needs to be installed in existing wells as a remedial solution or when slim hole completions are required to access isolated reserves within unconsolidated reservoirs. In addition to the application of established techniques, the current oil and gas prices opens the window for the application of recent and developing technologies in remedial and slim hole sand control completions.
The workshop will discuss a range of techniques that may be considered for interventions:
- Through tubing techniques that can get wells back online either permanently or until a rig is available
- Heavy work-over interventions to drill and complete slim hole sidetracks from existing well bores
- Both cased and open hole completion scenarios will be considered
What are the alternative completion techniques for remedial and slim hole sand control? When and how should they be applied? What are the challenges and impact this type of completion creates to future well intervention jobs? What are the risks involved in these completions and what are the potential rewards? Several mechanical options exist, from conventional gravel/frac pack with scaled down tools, to stand alone and expandable screens. Chemical techniques can be used, either on their own or in conjunction with hydraulic fracturing to install screen-less completions. This workshop will explore all these techniques and evaluate their past effectiveness and future applicability. Case histories of both success and failure will be presented.
Each session will be conducted in an interactive format where everyone is expected to participate, both during and outside of each session.
Workshop Objectives
Sand Control is a balance between reliability of the system, cost, and potential impact on productivity. The remedial and slim hole applications magnify some of the risks but remain profitable options. This workshop will allow participants involved in remedial and slim hole sand control decisions to:
- Review the appropriate state-of-the-art sand control technology and recent technical advancements
- Benefit from the experience of other operators and provide access to case histories
- Establish a network and exchange ideas with fellow participants
- Discuss real applications that demand a solution
Who Should Attend
This applied technology workshop (ATW) is designed for everyone who is involved in the planning and decision making process related to sand control in slim holes or for well repair and remediation.This workshop is designed for Production and Completion Engineers, Well Service and Work-Over Engineers and Supervisors, Operators, and Technical Managers who are responsible for providing production technology support, completions recommendations for oil and gas assets, and those interested in gaining an up-to-date understanding of this continually evolving technology. Participants are strongly encouraged to discuss their own case histories and experiences.
