By: Nurul Ezalina Hamzah

 Definitions
- AIMS
- Wellbore and Wellhead Integrity
 Facets of Well Integrity
 Tubing/Annulus Integrity
 Wellhead & X-mas tree Integrity
 Safety System (SCSSSV and CL) Integrity
 Conclusion
 Q &A
Asset integrity management refers to the
maintenance and inspection systems used to
ensure that equipment remains available and
reliable.
 Application of technical, operational and
organizational solutions to reduce risk of
uncontrolled release of formation fluids
throughout the life cycle of a well.
Accountability/Responsibility Tubing/Annulus Integrity

WELL
INTEGRITY

Well Operating Processes Testing of Safety System

Wellhead and x-mas tree

Well Services Processes
integrity
 Causes of Annulus Pressure
Production Casing Pressure Surface Casing Pressure
Tubing leak (hole in tubing or connection Breakdown in cement outside Production
leak) Casing
Side Pocket Mandrel leak (DV, GLV, etc) Inadequate cement height outside
Production Casing
Tubing Hanger leak Casing hanger leak
Production Casing leak Production casing leak
Packer or Seal Assembly leak Surface Casing leak
Temperature expansion.

According to WRM, PCP and SCP must be below 500psi and

300psi respectively.
 Tubing leak test If tubing is leaking and
- Set plug in the tubing communicating with PC
- Check GLV or replace all with DV annulus, build up tubing
- Record all pressure (PCP, THP, SCP) pressure will be similar
- Bleed pressure down with PCP.
- Monitor pressure build up

 Packer leak test

- Ensure that tubing is not leaking
- Record all pressures under flowing condition If packer is leaking PCP will
- Shut in well and record pressure increase after bleed off
- With well shut in, bleed PCP to 300 or lesss while SCP maintains at its
- Monitor pressure every 30 mins. original value.
- Flow well and monitor pressure every 30 mins
 Run ponytail on slickline with pumping unit to confirm leaks
on the tubing.
 Run leak detection tool (WLD, PLT, etc) to confirm leaks on
tubing, packer and casing.
 Determine leak rate to decide remedial method.
- Injectivity test by pumping fluid into the leak path.
- Mathematical calculation of dP/t , density of fluid and area
of leak are known.
 Tubing Leak
- Patch leak with straddle pack-off , X-span, Sealant
 Packer Leak.
- Dump CaCO3, cement or Sealant.
 SPM Leak
- Replace GLV & DV, install insert string, patch leak area with straddle
pack-off.
 Production and Surface Casing Leak.
- Annulus lubrication, dump cement, bleed off pressure.
 Thermal Expansion
- Bleed off pressure.

*The solutions are not limited to the above ONLY. New advancement
&technologies may offer more solutions
 S/I - 100% WC (26/09/05)
 Free gas was released from
annulus between 16 5/8” and
10 3/4” csg.
 Cement near surface was
badly damaged
 SITHP=5500kPa(Jan06)
 PCP=2400kPa(Jan06)
 SCP=500kPa (Jan06)
 Surface casing slipped on 3rd
March 06.
Shut-In Gaslift
Source

Return Well To
Flow Well
Production
Without Gaslift

No RU WL Set PXN RU WL Retrieve PXN

Well
Quit?
Yes
Bleed-Off PCP to Zero and
Lubricate PCP Full With 8.6
PPG Inhibited Packer Fluid
Plug Plug If Plug Is Installed
Installed Modified
Fabricated Surface Casing
Support

Bleed-Off SCP to Zero and Wait On Cement

Lubricate SCP Full With 8.6 To Set
PPG Inhibited Packer Fluid

No Repair The Damaged Surface

Observe THP, PCP and SCP All Pressure Casing Cement And Re-
For 2 Hours Remain Zero cement With Oilwell Cement
?
Yes

Continue Lubricate &

Bleed Until All Pressure
Remain Zero
 Leak is successfully
contained
 Annulus pressures
remain at 0 kPa
 Casing support was
installed.
 Workover to secure the
well permanently
 X-mas tree valves testing
- Shut in well by closing WV. Stabilize SITHP.
- Close the individual valve to be tested. Open all
other WHV.
- Bleed down the pressure downstream.
- Monitor downstream pressure and record
pressure build up at intervals 0, 1,5,10 and 15 mins.

 Wellhead valves testing

- Install pressure gauge at valve outlet
- Close the individual valve to be tested.
- Monitor pressure at gauge and record changes.
- Make sure pressure is released through a vent. Allowable leak rate is
100psi/min
 Barrier Philosophy

Surface Blocks Subsurface Blocks

Lower Master Valve (LMV) Dead Well
Surface Safety Valve (SSV) SCSSSV
Back Pressure Valve (BPV) Downhole Wireline Plug

There must be a minimum of 2 blocks between the

producing formation and the valve to be repaired
Example 1: Removal of Jammed SSV at PuB-01
 Test SCSSSV and ensure no passing.
 Shut-in LMV and ensure no leak.
 If LMW is leaking, inject sealant. Monitor pressure for ten minutes before
continue work.
 Bleed-off pressure through vent valve on the tree cap until zero.
 Remove SSV bonnet bolting and slowly cracking the bonnet.
 Remove old valve bonnet and actuator, clean and replace new gasket.
 Re-install new SSV valve bonnet into the assembly body and tighten bonnet
bolting.
 Lubricate and perform SSV valve stroking open and closed until result
satisfactory.
 Perform CDFT on the SSV to check the condition after service.
 SCSSSV is a fail-safe
valve.
 Hydraulic P to open:
Pho = Psf +Pvf + Pt
Pho = 1500psi + SITHP
 Pressure across the
SCSSSV must be
equalized in order to open
or close the valve.
SCSSSV Testing Procedures
 Shut in well by closing WV
 Close in SCSSSV by bleeding off CL
 Bleed off tubing pressure to 0 or as low as possible.
 Monitor THP and record pressure build up at interval 0, 1, 5,
10, 15, 30 and 60 mins.

SCSSSV Cycling Procedure

 Shut in well by closing WV
 Allow SITHP to stabilize
 Bleed CL to 0, allow SCSSSV to close
 Re-pressurize the CL to open SCSSSV. Repeat this 5 to 10
times.
 Leave SCSSSV in its original position.
 Allowable SCSSSV Leak Rate

5-1/2” TBG 4-1/2” TBG 3-1/2” TBG 2-7/8” TBG 2-3/8” TBG

psi kPa psi kPa psi kPa psi kPa psi kPa
OIL PRODUCER /
WATER INJECTOR 50 350 80 550 140 950 210 1450 315 2150

GAS PRODUCER /
GAS INJECTOR 35 250 60 400 105 700 150 1050 210 1450
 START REPORT TO VSI. NEED TO CARRY OUT FURTHER
CONTROL LINE DIAGNOSTIC. POSSIBLE
COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN TUBING AND CLP, PCP
AND CLP OR WELLHEAD CLP
ISOLATE CONTROL LINE ( CLP ) FROM PLATFORM
SYSTEM. DISCONNECT THE LINE AND INSTALL
PRESSURE GAUGES AT CLP, PCP, THP AND VOID AREA

NEED TO RUN SLICKLINE TO RECONFIRMED THE TR-

SCSSSV STATUS. TEMPORARY SUSPENDED THE
RECORD INITIAL THP, CLP, PCP AND VOID AREA. DIAGNOSTIC
COMPLETE ALL TEST AS PER TEST SHEET

PRESSURE UP CLP TO 4000 PSI. MAINTAIN

PRESSURE UP TUBING FROM ADJSCENT WELL TO AT 4000 PSI AND FLOW WELL FOR 4
MAXIMUM AVAILABLE PRESSURE HOURS. OBSERVE CLP

H/UP HYDRAULIC HAND PUMP TO CLP AND PRESSURE

UP CLP TO 3500 – 4000 PSI. MONITOR FOR 30MINS AND
WELL FLOW ?
RECORD CLP, THP, PCP AND VOID AREA.
No

Yes

DISCONNECT HAND PUMP AND

CONNECT CLP TO PLATFORM CONTROL
No PANEL. HAND OVER WELL TO
WELLHEAD OPERATOR
CLP HOLDING ?

Yes

RECYCLE THE CONTROL LINE PRESSURE UP 3500 PSI

AND BLEED-OFF. OBSERVE TR-SCSSSV PISTON
MOVEMENT REPORT TO VSI. NEED TO CARRY OUT
FURTHER INVESTIGATION

No
ESTABLISHED MOVEMENT ?

Yes
Control Line Leak
 Inject Sealant, Replace CL, Workover Well, Storm Choke

SCSSSV (TR) jammed

 Lock open and install WR-SCSSSV

SCSSSV (WR) passing

 Install new insert valve

Seal Bore Damage

 Workover Well
 Safety Improvements
 Reliability Improvements
 Optimization of maintenance and inspection activities to
meet safety and business targets

It is IMPORTANT to adhere with WRM and CIMG

Guidelines !!
Components Frequency
WHV leak test & greasing 6 monthly
SCSSV CDFT and cycling 6 monthly
Obtain Annulus Pressure Reading Monthly – 6 monthly
Bleed off test 6 monthly