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DPT Well S & A
DPT Well S & A
DPT Well S & A
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DEFINITIONS, TERMINOLOGY
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OBJECTIVE (Cont)
How is it achieved ? Basically by applying the two-barrier
concept (IPM Standard IPM-ST-WCI-012 : Barriers) & by
implementing IPM Standard IPM-ST-WCI-026 : Temporary
and Permanent Abandonment).
In practice: by setting (mechanical and/or cement) plugs, by
squeezing perforations, and testing the barriers installed.
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LOCAL REGULATIONS
Be familiar with the local regulations (their level
varies from country to country) and assess how
stringent they are compared to ours.
Governmental regulations for well abandonment are
generally minimal guidelines (they also vary from
country to country), and following these guidelines will
not absolve you from future liability.
Be aware of the reporting and/or approval
requirements from the local Authorities
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Abandonment/suspension program
A specific program has to be prepared (to include the
downhole mechanical condition of the well, the formation
plugging / isolation techniques to be used)
Why is abandonment/suspension so important ?
because Operators are kept accountable by Government
agencies and are responsible for all future liability should
the abandonment fail.
Also because of high cost of intervention.
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Another view !!
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COURSE CONTENTS
Permanent well abandonment
Wellhead removal
Sidetrack
Particular case of a radioactive source
Temporary well suspension
Re-entry of a suspended well
Particular case of a floating rig
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COURSE CONTENTS
Permanent well abandonment
Wellhead removal
Sidetrack
Particular case of a radioactive source
Temporary well suspension
Re-entry of a suspended well
Particular case of a floating rig
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OBJECTIVES OF AN ABANDONMENT
A good abandonment/suspension aims at reducing the risk of leakage
(whether internal or to surface) to an ALARP level. Among other
things :
9 protecting the reserves remaining in the reservoir
9 protecting freshwater sources penetrated by the well bore
9 Blocking leakage af any wellbore fluids to surface,preventing surface
pollution
9 Isolating all permeable hydrocarbon and water zones from each other
(thus eliminating flow path between higher-pressured zones to lowerpressured intervals, i.e. crossflow)
9 Preventing pressure build-up
DPT Well Suspension & Abandonment
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100 ft
Permeable
Zone
Cement Plug
100 ft
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Cement Plug
200 ft
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100 ft
Permeable
Zone
Cement Plug
100 ft
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Zone
Cement Plug
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COURSE CONTENTS
Permanent well abandonment
Wellhead removal
Sidetrack
Particular case of a radioactive source
Temporary well suspension
Re-entry of a suspended well
Particular case of a floating rig
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COURSE CONTENTS
Permanent well abandonment
Wellhead removal
Sidetrack
Particular case of a radioactive source
Temporary well suspension
Re-entry of a suspended well
Particular case of a floating rig
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SIDETRACK
The fundamental rules of well abandonment continue to
apply in this case (permeable zone isolation,)
The uppermost cement plug (hard cement) is designed to be
the mechanical support for the change of well course
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COURSE CONTENTS
Permanent well abandonment
Wellhead removal
Sidetrack
Particular case of a radioactive source
Temporary well suspension
Re-entry of a suspended well
Particular case of a floating rig
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COURSE CONTENTS
Permanent well abandonment
Wellhead removal
Sidetrack
Particular case of a radioactive source
Temporary well suspension
Re-entry of a suspended well
Particular case of a floating rig
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COURSE CONTENTS
Permanent well abandonment
Wellhead removal
Sidetrack
Particular case of a radioactive source
Temporary well suspension
Re-entry of a suspended well
Particular case of a floating rig
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COURSE CONTENTS
Permanent well abandonment
Wellhead removal
Sidetrack
Particular case of a radioactive source
Temporary well suspension
Re-entry of a suspended well
Particular case of a floating rig
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1 - Ball Valve
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