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PVT-2102

RF-2018-001

SURFACE SAMPLING REPORT


OGDCL PAKISTAN
Well Name: Suleman-01 and Suleman-02
Sampling Date: 20th APR & 13th MAY 2021
Report Date: 10-JUN-2021

Client Contact: Mr. Haleem Yousuf


Report Prepared by: Syed Muhammad Mohsin Rizvi
Report Reviewed by: Muhammad Hussain

DRAFT REPORT
Revision 000

This document has been prepared by Weatherford Laboratories – Pakistan. The contents must not be disclosed to third parties other than in accordance
with the terms of the contract.
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Weatherford Laboratories Disclaimer


LEGAL NOTICE: This report was prepared by Weatherford Laboratories as an account of work performed for
the client and is intended for informational purpose only.

a. Weatherford Laboratories will give the client the benefit of Weatherford’s best judgment based on its
experience and will agree to perform all services in accordance with standard industry practices.

b. Weatherford makes no other warranty with respect to the services, and hereby disclaims any warranty as
to the adequacy, sufficiency or completeness of any data, reports, estimates, analyses, interpretations,
modeling, predictions, opinions or recommendations provided to the client in connection with the
services, all of which shall be considered advisory only. Any use of this information in relation to any
specific application should be based on an independent examination and verification of its applicability for
such use by professionally qualified personnel. The client assumes all responsibility for any decision or
action it takes based on Weatherford’s services, including, without limitation, any drilling, well treatment,
production or other financial decision, and shall indemnify Weatherford, its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries,
subcontractors, and officers and personnel thereof, against any costs, claims, or liabilities with respect
thereto.

c. Weatherford agree, at its cost and expense, to re-perform any services not conforming to its express
warranties (and to issue a new report based thereon) if the core or other samples (“Samples”) still in
Weatherford’s possession are sufficient therefor or the client provides new Samples; provided, the client
notifies Weatherford of the non-conformity within thirty (30) days of receiving the report. In no event
shall Weatherford be responsible or liable for resampling or the costs thereof.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

INTRODUCTION

Table 1. Summary of Gas samples ......................................................................................................................... 8


Table 2. Sequence of Events .................................................................................................................................. 7

SAMPLING DATA SHEET FOR SULEMAN-01 AND SULEMAN-02

Table 3. Sample Datasheet, Sample Number: 1a – Pressurized Gas...................................................................... 9


Table 4. Sample Datasheet, Sample Number: 2a – Pressurized Gas.................................................................... 10
Table 5. Sample Datasheet, Sample Number: 3a – Pressurized Gas.................................................................... 11
Table 6. Sample Datasheet, Sample Number: 4a – Pressurized Gas.................................................................... 12
Table 7. Sample Datasheet, Sample Number: 5a – Pressurized Gas.................................................................... 13
Table 8. Sample Datasheet, Sample Number: 6a – Pressurized Gas.................................................................... 14
APPENDICES ........................................................................................................................................................ 27

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

OGDCL requested Weatherford Laboratories – Pakistan to perform collection of surface sampling in their assets
in Pakistan. Weatherford Personnel, equipment including sampling kit and sample bottles were mobilized to
location as requested by OGDCL on 20th Apr 2021 and 12th May 2021.

The scope of work was to collect surface Gas samples from a separator. Upon arrival to locations, sampling
engineer prepared the cylinders and sampling equipment and make ready for the sampling.

The following samples were collected for wells Suleman-01 and Suleman-02, total 06 samples.

- 06 x Separator Gas Samples

Detailed sample datasheets are incorporated in the report. All samples were secured for transportation to
Weatherford Laboratories.

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INTRODUCTION

This report contains surface sampling details of samples from well Suleman-01 and Suleman-02.

SCOPE of WORK:
- Collection of each 3-separator gas samples for Wells Suleman-01 and Suleman-02. H2S content
determination was not requested as per the SOW.

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Table 1. Summary of Gas Samples

Separator Gas Samples


Sample Sampling Sampling Separator Separator Sample
Well Name Sampling Point Cylinder Number Sample Nature
Number Date Time Pres, psig Temp, °F Volume, Liter

1.a Suleman-02 20-Apr-21 15:00 hrs Sep-Gas Line 2970-C1-F, A0012 Gas 235 102 20L
2.a Suleman-02 20-Apr-21 15:30 hrs Sep-Gas Line 1828-C1-F, 4370A Gas 235 102 20L
3.a Suleman-02 20-Apr-21 16:00 hrs Sep-Gas Line A1629 Gas 235 102 20L
4.a Suleman-01 12-May-21 22:00 hrs Sep-Gas Line 4222-C1-F, A1250 Gas 520 75 20L
5.a Suleman-01 12-May-21 22:45 hrs Sep-Gas Line 3789-C1-F, A932 Gas 520 75 20L
6.a Suleman-01 12-May-21 23:30 hrs Sep-Gas Line TS-1455-06 Gas 520 75 20L

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Table 2. Sequence of Events

Date Time Event


20-Apr-2021 14:00 hrs Sampling Engineers Arrived at location Suleman-02.

20-Apr-2021 14:30 hrs Started preparation for the sampling of separator samples Suleman-02.

Collected 1st set of separator gas sample at Test Separator outlet for
20-Apr-2021 15:00 hrs
Suleman-02.
Collected 2nd set of separator gas sample at Test Separator outlet for
20-Apr-2021 15:30 hrs
Suleman-02.

Collected 3rd set of separator gas sample at Test Separator outlet for
20-Apr-2021 16:00 hrs
Suleman-02.
Sampling Engineers left the field with all the samples (03 samples) and
20-Apr-2021 17:45 hrs
sampling tool kit.

12-May-2021 14:05 hrs Sampling Engineers Arrived at location Suleman-01.

Collected 1st set of separator gas sample at Test Separator outlet for
12-May-2021 22:00 hrs
Suleman-01.
Collected 2nd set of separator gas sample at Test Separator outlet for
12-May-2021 22:45 hrs
Suleman-01.
Collected 3rd set of separator gas sample at Test Separator outlet for
12-May-2021 23:30 hrs Suleman-01.

Sampling Engineers left the field with all the samples (03 samples) and
13-May-2021 08:00 hrs
sampling tool kit.
25-Dec-2017 10:55

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SAMPLING DATASHEET FOR


SULEMAN-01 and SULEMAN-02

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Table 3. Sample Datasheet, Sample Number: 1a – Pressurized Gas

Client: OGDCL Well Number: Suleman-02


Field Name: N/A Rig Name: N/A
Sample Number: 1a Cylinder Number: 2970-C1-F, A0012
IDENTIFICATION FINAL TRANSPORTATION CONDITIONS
Sample Nature : Sep. Gas Sample Cylinder Type : Luxfer
Date of Sampling : 20th Apr, 2021 Volume of Cylinder : 20 L
Sampling Point : Sep Gas Line Sample Volume : 20 L
Sampling Time : 15:00 Volume H2O removed for Gas Cap : N/A
Sampler Type : N/A Volume H2O left in Cylinder : N/A
Sampler Volume : N/A Final Pressure : N/A
PVT Set Number : 1st Set Final Temperature : Ambient
SAMPLING CONDITIONS COUPLED WITH SAMPLES
Sampling Pressure : 235 psig Sample Number: N/A
At Temperature : 102°F In Cylinder Number: N/A
Sampling Method : Evacuation
Sampling Duration : 20 minutes
PRODUCTION CONDITIONS DURING SAMPLING
Bottom Hole Pressure : N/A Gas Prodn. Rate at Std. Conditions : 3.75 mmscfd
Bottom Hole Temperature : N/A Gas Gravity (Air = 1) : N/A
at Depth : N/A Gas Line Pressure : 235 Psga
Date : N/A Gas Line Temperature : 102°F
Fpv (super compressibility factor) : N/A
Wellhead Pressure : 1525 Psig Fb (basic orifice factor) : N/A
Wellhead Temperature : 130°F Stock Tank Oil Prodn. Rate at Std. Cond : N/A
Corrected by (shrinkage tester or tank) : N/A
Separator Pressure : 235 Psig Shrinkage Factor Used : N/A
Separator Temperature : 102°F Separator Oil Production Rate : N/A
Meter Factor Used : N/A
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) : N/A Oil Gravity at 60 °F : N/A
Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) : 15 ppm Oil Line Temperature : N/A
Base Sediment Water Production Rate at Sep. Cond : N/A
& Water (BS&W) : N/A Separator Gas Oil Ratio : N/A
Separator Condensate Gas Ratio : N/A
STANDARD CONDITIONS Stock Tank Gas Oil Ratio : N/A
Pressure : 14.7 psia Stock Tank Condensate Gas Ratio : N/A
Temperature : 60°F Well Producing Through Choke Size : 24/64
Time Elapsed Since Stabilization : 8 Hrs
Well Testing Company : N/A
COMMENTS: Sample Taken by: Weatherford Laboratories – Pakistan
H2S measured through gastec tube

Notes:
CGR: Condensate Gas Ratio Prodn: Production
GOR: Gas Oil Ratio Cond: Condition
N/A: Not Applicable

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Table 4. Sample Datasheet, Sample Number: 2a – Pressurized Oil

Client: OGDCL Well Number: Suleman-02


Field Name: N/A Rig Name: N/A
Sample Number: 2a Cylinder Number: 1828-C1-F, 4370A
IDENTIFICATION FINAL TRANSPORTATION CONDITIONS
Sample Nature : Sep. Gas Sample Cylinder Type : Luxfer
Date of Sampling : 20th Apr, 2021 Volume of Cylinder : 20 L
Sampling Point : Sep Gas Line Sample Volume : 20 L
Sampling Time : 15:30 Volume H2O removed for Gas Cap : N/A
Sampler Type : N/A Volume H2O left in Cylinder : N/A
Sampler Volume : N/A Final Pressure : N/A
PVT Set Number : 2ndSet Final Temperature : Ambient
SAMPLING CONDITIONS COUPLED WITH SAMPLES
Sampling Pressure : 235 psig Sample Number: N/A
At Temperature : 102°F In Cylinder Number: N/A
Sampling Method : Evacuation
Sampling Duration : 20 minutes
PRODUCTION CONDITIONS DURING SAMPLING
Bottom Hole Pressure : N/A Gas Prodn. Rate at Std. Conditions : 3.75 mmscfd
Bottom Hole Temperature : N/A Gas Gravity (Air = 1) : N/A
at Depth : N/A Gas Line Pressure : 235 Psig
Date : N/A Gas Line Temperature : 102°F
Fpv (super compressibility factor) : N/A
Wellhead Pressure : 1525 Psig Fb (basic orifice factor) : N/A
Wellhead Temperature : 130°F Stock Tank Oil Prodn. Rate at Std. Cond : N/A
Corrected by (shrinkage tester or tank) : N/A
Separator Pressure : 235 Psig Shrinkage Factor Used : N/A
Separator Temperature : 102°F Separator Oil Production Rate : N/A
Meter Factor Used : N/A
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) : N/A Oil Gravity at 60 °F : N/A
Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) : 15 ppm Oil Line Temperature : N/A
Base Sediment Water Production Rate at Sep. Cond : N/A
& Water (BS&W) : N/A Separator Gas Oil Ratio : N/A
Separator Condensate Gas Ratio : N/A
STANDARD CONDITIONS Stock Tank Gas Oil Ratio : N/A
Pressure : 14.7 psia Stock Tank Condensate Gas Ratio : N/A
Temperature : 60°F Well Producing Through Choke Size : 24/64
Time Elapsed Since Stabilization : 8 Hrs
Well Testing Company : N/A
COMMENTS: Sample Taken by: Weatherford Laboratories – Pakistan
H2S measured through gastec tube

Notes:
CGR: Condensate Gas Ratio Prodn: Production
GOR: Gas Oil Ratio Cond: Condition
N/A: Not Applicable

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Table 5. Sample Datasheet, Sample Number: 3a – Pressurized Gas


Client: OGDCL Well Number: Suleman-02
Field Name: N/A Rig Name: N/A
Sample Number: 3a Cylinder Number: A1629
IDENTIFICATION FINAL TRANSPORTATION CONDITIONS
Sample Nature : Sep. Gas Sample Cylinder Type : Luxfer
Date of Sampling : 20th Apr, 2021 Volume of Cylinder : 20 L
Sampling Point : Sep Gas Line Sample Volume : 20 L
Sampling Time : 16:00 Volume H2O removed for Gas Cap : N/A
Sampler Type : N/A Volume H2O left in Cylinder : N/A
Sampler Volume : N/A Final Pressure : N/A
PVT Set Number : 3rdSet Final Temperature : Ambient
SAMPLING CONDITIONS COUPLED WITH SAMPLES
Sampling Pressure : 235 psig Sample Number: N/A
At Temperature : 102°F In Cylinder Number: N/A
Sampling Method : Evacuation
Sampling Duration : 30 minutes
PRODUCTION CONDITIONS DURING SAMPLING
Bottom Hole Pressure : N/A Gas Prodn. Rate at Std. Conditions : 3.75 mmscfd
Bottom Hole Temperature : N/A Gas Gravity (Air = 1) : N/A
at Depth : N/A Gas Line Pressure : 235 Psig
Date : N/A Gas Line Temperature : 102°F
Fpv (super compressibility factor) : N/A
Wellhead Pressure : 1525 Psig Fb (basic orifice factor) : N/A
Wellhead Temperature : 130°F Stock Tank Oil Prodn. Rate at Std. Cond : N/A
Corrected by (shrinkage tester or tank) : N/A
Separator Pressure : 235 Psig Shrinkage Factor Used : N/A
Separator Temperature : 102°F Separator Oil Production Rate : N/A
Meter Factor Used : N/A
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) : N/A Oil Gravity at 60 °F : N/A
Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) : 15 ppm Oil Line Temperature : N/A
Base Sediment Water Production Rate at Sep. Cond : N/A
& Water (BS&W) : N/A Separator Gas Oil Ratio : N/A
Separator Condensate Gas Ratio : N/A
STANDARD CONDITIONS Stock Tank Gas Oil Ratio : N/A
Pressure : 14.7 psia Stock Tank Condensate Gas Ratio : N/A
Temperature : 60°F Well Producing Through Choke Size : 24/64
Time Elapsed Since Stabilization : 8 Hrs
Well Testing Company : OGDCL
COMMENTS: Sample Taken by: Weatherford Laboratories – Pakistan
H2S measured through gastec tube.

Notes:
CGR: Condensate Gas Ratio Prodn: Production
GOR: Gas Oil Ratio Cond: Condition
N/A: Not Applicable

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Table 6. Sample Datasheet, Sample Number: 4a – Pressurized Gas

Client: OGDCL Well Number: Suleman-01


Field Name: N/A Rig Name: N/A
Sample Number: 4a Cylinder Number: 4222-C1-F, A1250
IDENTIFICATION FINAL TRANSPORTATION CONDITIONS
Sample Nature : Sep. Gas Sample Cylinder Type : Luxfer
Date of Sampling : 12th May, 2021 Volume of Cylinder : 20 L
Sampling Point : Sep Gas line Sample Volume : 20 L
Sampling Time : 22:00 Volume H2O removed for Gas Cap : N/A
Sampler Type : N/A Volume H2O left in Cylinder : N/A
Sampler Volume : N/A Final Pressure : N/A
PVT Set Number : 1st Set Final Temperature : Ambient
SAMPLING CONDITIONS COUPLED WITH SAMPLES
Sampling Pressure : 520 Psig Sample Number: N/A
At Temperature : 75 °F In Cylinder Number: N/A
Sampling Method : Evacuation
Sampling Duration : 30 minutes
PRODUCTION CONDITIONS DURING SAMPLING
Bottom Hole Pressure : N/A Gas Prodn. Rate at Std. Conditions : 8.89 mmscfd
Bottom Hole Temperature : N/A Gas Gravity (Air = 1) : N/A
at Depth : N/A Gas Line Pressure : 520 Psig
Date : N/A Gas Line Temperature : 75°F
Fpv (super compressibility factor) : N/A
Wellhead Pressure : 3865 Psig Fb (basic orifice factor) : N/A
Wellhead Temperature : 155°F Stock Tank Oil Prodn. Rate at Std. Cond : N/A
Corrected by (shrinkage tester or tank) : N/A
Separator Pressure : 520 Psig Shrinkage Factor Used : N/A
Separator Temperature : 75°F Separator Oil Production Rate : N/A
Meter Factor Used : N/A
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) : N/A Oil Gravity at 60 °F : N/A
Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) : 14 ppm Oil Line Temperature : N/A
Base Sediment Water Production Rate at Sep. Cond : N/A
& Water (BS&W) : N/A Separator Gas Oil Ratio : N/A
Separator Condensate Gas Ratio : N/A
STANDARD CONDITIONS Stock Tank Gas Oil Ratio : N/A
Pressure : 14.7 psia Stock Tank Condensate Gas Ratio : N/A
Temperature : 60°F Well Producing Through Choke Size : 24/64
Time Elapsed Since Stabilization : 8 Hrs
Well Testing Company : N/A
COMMENTS: Sample Taken by: Weatherford Laboratories – Pakistan
H2S measured through gastec tube

Notes:
CGR: Condensate Gas Ratio Prodn: Production
GOR: Gas Oil Ratio Cond: Condition
N/A: Not Applicable

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Table 7. Sample Datasheet, Sample Number: 5a – Pressurized Gas

Client: OGDCL Well Number: Suleman-01


Field Name: N/A Rig Name: N/A
Sample Number: 5a Cylinder Number: 3789-C1-F, A932
IDENTIFICATION FINAL TRANSPORTATION CONDITIONS
Sample Nature : Sep. Gas Sample Cylinder Type : Luxfer
Date of Sampling : 12th May, 2021 Volume of Cylinder : 20 L
Sampling Point : Sep Gas Line Sample Volume : 20 L
Sampling Time : 22:45 Volume H2O removed for Gas Cap : N/A
Sampler Type : N/A Volume H2O left in Cylinder : N/A
Sampler Volume : N/A Final Pressure : N/A
PVT Set Number : 2nd Set Final Temperature : Ambient
SAMPLING CONDITIONS COUPLED WITH SAMPLES
Sampling Pressure : 520 Psig Sample Number: N/A
At Temperature : 75 °F In Cylinder Number: N/A
Sampling Method : Evacuation
Sampling Duration : 30 minutes
PRODUCTION CONDITIONS DURING SAMPLING
Bottom Hole Pressure : N/A Gas Prodn. Rate at Std. Conditions : 8.89 mmscfd
Bottom Hole Temperature : N/A Gas Gravity (Air = 1) : N/A
at Depth : N/A Gas Line Pressure : 520 Psig
Date : N/A Gas Line Temperature : 75°F
Fpv (super compressibility factor) : N/A
Wellhead Pressure : 3865 Psig Fb (basic orifice factor) : N/A
Wellhead Temperature : 155°F Stock Tank Oil Prodn. Rate at Std. Cond : N/A
Corrected by (shrinkage tester or tank) : N/A
Separator Pressure : 520 Psig Shrinkage Factor Used : N/A
Separator Temperature : 75°F Separator Oil Production Rate : N/A
Meter Factor Used : N/A
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) : N/A Oil Gravity at 60 °F : N/A
Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) : 14 ppm Oil Line Temperature : N/A
Base Sediment Water Production Rate at Sep. Cond : N/A
& Water (BS&W) : N/A Separator Gas Oil Ratio : N/A
Separator Condensate Gas Ratio : N/A
STANDARD CONDITIONS Stock Tank Gas Oil Ratio : N/A
Pressure : 14.7 psia Stock Tank Condensate Gas Ratio : N/A
Temperature : 60°F Well Producing Through Choke Size : 24/64
Time Elapsed Since Stabilization : 8 Hrs
Well Testing Company : N/A
COMMENTS: Sample Taken by: Weatherford Laboratories – Pakistan
H2S measured through gastec tube

Notes:
CGR: Condensate Gas Ratio Prodn: Production
GOR: Gas Oil Ratio Cond: Condition
N/A: Not Applicable

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Table 8. Sample Datasheet, Sample Number: 6a – Pressurized Gas

Client: OGDCL Well Number: Suleman-01


Field Name: N/A Rig Name: N/A
Sample Number: 6a Cylinder Number: TS-1455-06
IDENTIFICATION FINAL TRANSPORTATION CONDITIONS
Sample Nature : Sep. Gas Sample Cylinder Type : Prolight
Date of Sampling : 12th May, 2021 Volume of Cylinder : 629 cc
Sampling Point : Sep Gas Line Sample Volume : 629 cc
Sampling Time : 23:30 Volume H2O removed for Gas Cap : N/A
Sampler Type : N/A Volume H2O left in Cylinder : N/A
Sampler Volume : N/A Final Pressure : N/A
PVT Set Number : 3rd Set Final Temperature : Ambient
SAMPLING CONDITIONS COUPLED WITH SAMPLES
Sampling Pressure : 520 Psig Sample Number: N/A
At Temperature : 75 °F In Cylinder Number: N/A
Sampling Method : Piston Displacement
Sampling Duration : 30 minutes
PRODUCTION CONDITIONS DURING SAMPLING
Bottom Hole Pressure : N/A Gas Prodn. Rate at Std. Conditions : 8.89 mmscfd
Bottom Hole Temperature : N/A Gas Gravity (Air = 1) : N/A
at Depth : N/A Gas Line Pressure : 520 Psig
Date : N/A Gas Line Temperature : 75°F
Fpv (super compressibility factor) : N/A
Wellhead Pressure : 3865 Psig Fb (basic orifice factor) : N/A
Wellhead Temperature : 155°F Stock Tank Oil Prodn. Rate at Std. Cond : N/A
Corrected by (shrinkage tester or tank) : N/A
Separator Pressure : 520 Psig Shrinkage Factor Used : N/A
Separator Temperature : 75°F Separator Oil Production Rate : N/A
Meter Factor Used : N/A
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) : N/A Oil Gravity at 60 °F : N/A
Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) : 14 ppm Oil Line Temperature : N/A
Base Sediment Water Production Rate at Sep. Cond : N/A
& Water (BS&W) : N/A Separator Gas Oil Ratio : N/A
Separator Condensate Gas Ratio : N/A
STANDARD CONDITIONS Stock Tank Gas Oil Ratio : N/A
Pressure : 14.7 psia Stock Tank Condensate Gas Ratio : N/A
Temperature : 60°F Well Producing Through Choke Size : 24/64
Time Elapsed Since Stabilization : 8 Hrs
Well Testing Company : N/A
COMMENTS: Sample Taken by: Weatherford Laboratories – Pakistan
H2S measured through gastec tube

Notes:
CGR: Condensate Gas Ratio Prodn: Production
GOR: Gas Oil Ratio Cond: Condition
N/A: Not Applicable

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APPENDICES

WELL CONDITIONING
It is essential that the well flow is stable prior to, and during, the sampling period. Unstable production rates
result from flow rates that are too low to achieve stable flow in a given completion size. This can result in slugging
and liquid hold-up. Examination of well/completion performance lift curves and well-designed completions can
eliminate this problem.

Some Criteria by which stable flow may be judged:


1. Stabilization of Flowing Tubing Head Pressure (FTHP) and Flowing Tubing Head Temperature (FTHT) with a
constant flow rate.
2. Stabilization of separator gas composition - if on-site gas chromatography is available.
3. Stabilization of the well Gas Oil Ratio (GOR) / Condensate Gas Ratio (CGR). This criterion should be used in
conjunction with the above, since changes in separator temperature / pressure result in changing GOR / CGR.
4. Stabilization of water content, along with monitored water chlorides, or other trace elements.

The time taken for a well to achieve stable flow can be considerable - several days, with some gas wells taking
weeks - and sufficient time should be allowed within the structure of the program for well conditioning. In
general, it takes from 8 - 24 hours to condition a well.

Note: Simply shutting the well in and allowing the reservoir pressure to build up to above the saturation pressure
will NOT result in a spontaneous return to single phase, and the two phases will continue to exist in the reservoir
- around the well-bore.

SEPARATOR PVT SAMPLING


Separator PVT (Pressure, Volume, and Temperature) recombination samples are taken in sets and forwarded to
the PVT lab. There, the samples are recombined to as near as possible reservoir conditions before analysis takes
place. As a general rule, three or four sets of recombination samples will be taken during a sampling flow period
along with atmospheric samples as required.

A set of PVT recombination samples consists of gas and oil samples. Each set of samples is taken together so that
the separator conditions are identical and the best approximation of reservoir conditions can be simulated in the
lab.

Where the GOR is < 1000 scf/bbl, a set of one 600cc oil sample and one 20 liter gas sample is sufficient. If the
GOR is >1000 scf/bbl, then one 600cc oil sample and two 20 liter gas samples should be taken.

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SAMPLING AND TEST METHOD

Surface sampling primarily involves sampling individual gas and liquid streams from a production separator or
similar installation, and it is by far the most common method of sampling pressurized hydrocarbon fluids.

The objective of separator sampling is to obtain a fluid representative of the production of one well that enters
the separator in its entirety, but the method also can be used to obtain a fluid representing commingled
production from a number of wells into a single gas/oil separation plant. In either case, the objective is to collect
separate samples of the gas and liquid exiting the separator and to measure the separate flow rates of the two
phases and obtain the GOR. Although the two phases are never in perfect equilibrium, providing that the two
samples are representative of the separate flows, it is possible to mix the two samples together in the same
proportion in which they are produced to obtain a recombined sample that represents the fluid entering the
separator.

Collection of valid fluid samples is the important key factor for the profitability of an oil or gas field. Weatherford
Laboratories specializes in reservoir fluids sampling using state-of-art sampling equipment, pressurized sampling
containers, techniques and expert personnel to deliver safe, on time, reliable and accurate result. Weatherford
Laboratories is also providing a complete range of on-site wet chemistry analytical services such as H2S,
Mercaptans, Radon and Mercury analysis in conjunction with onsite sampling. Weatherford laboratories are also
capable to provide Pressure, Volume, Temperature (PVT) studies. Collection of samples, analysis and proper
interpretation of representative samples is crucial conditions for the understanding of a hydrocarbon reservoir

Hydrocarbon surface sampling can be broadly divided into 4 types:


• Sampling of a single phase fluid from the wellhead.
• Sampling of two phase fluids by separately sampling the liquid and gas phases, measuring the
production rates, and recombining in the correct well stream proportions (for example separator
recombination sampling).
• Sampling bulk fluids as atmospheric samples
• Production Process Sampling

Other techniques, such as Mercury bottle, split-phase and iso-kinetic sampling, are not considered here.

Mercury bottle sampling is no longer considered industry standard and is therefore not applicable to
Weatherford Laboratories sampling methodologies.

For any analytical technique to give valid data, the samples must be representative of the hydrocarbon stream
being sampled. In order to obtain representative samples, the sampling program must be integrated into the
entire test program, rather than being conducted in an unstructured manner.

High pressure single-phase sampling can be conducted at the wellhead - upstream of the choke manifold. Recent
developments can maintain the sample in a single phase, even as the sample is recovered at the surface and is
cooled, though it is more usual to obtain the mono-phasic sample and then reduce the pressure in the sample
cylinder for shipping. The critical factor in obtaining representative wellhead samples is that the sample is
obtained in a mono-phasic state at the sampling point. It is recommended that the FTHP is at least 200psi above
the expected saturation pressure and that the 1st sample saturation pressure is checked to ensure it is below
sampling pressure.

Oil samples can be validated by onsite saturation pressure determination, a minimum requirement of which
should be that the validations agree to within 2%.

Samples are taken from the gas and liquid outlets of a surface separation system, and are recombined in a PVT
laboratory in the GOR / CGR ratio measured by the surface metering system. Representative samples taken
from this system are only reliable if accurate pressure / temperature / flow rates are obtained at the time of
sampling.
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The main reasons for non-representative samples being obtained are as follow:
• Liquid carry-over in the gas stream, as a result of:
• Excessive flow rates
• Inefficient separation
• High separator levels
• Foaming

Gas carry-under in the liquid stream, as a result of:


• Gas flow rates too high
• Low fluid levels
• Inefficient separation

Inaccurate liquid metering, as a result of:


• Gas carry-under
• Wrong meter sizing
• Calibration errors

Inaccurate gas metering, as a result of:


• Liquid carry-over
• Wrong range meter
• Badly calibrated instrumentation
• Inaccurate gas densities
• Badly sited sampling points
• Long runs to the sampling points

It should be ensured that meter calibrations have been determined and are correct prior to the test and that the
separator is working within its design limits. Sampling points must be as close to the separation vessel as is
possible, preferably upstream of any bends or obstructions. The gas sampling point should be in a vertical section
of pipe.

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SEPARATOR SAMPING DIAGRAM

Separator Gas
• As close to the separation vessel as practicably possible
• Located in a vertical section of flow line
• Separator gas outlet
Sample point projects into the center of the flow line, facing into the flow. If the gas sampling point is mounted
on the bottom surface of the flow line and does not project into the gas stream, there is a possibility of the fluids
that condense on the inside of the flow line being sampled as part of the gas - rendering the sample invalid with
an excess of heavier components.

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Separator Oil

• As close to the separation vessel as practicably possible


• Separator oil line upstream of any meters
• Separator oil outlet
• No closer than 3 feet from a bend or obstruction in the pipework

On the side of the flow line if the oil sampling point is mounted on the bottom of the flow line, any water that
may still be present in the liquid stream will probably be sampled in preference to oil. If the sampling point is on
the top of the flow line, excess gas may be sampled. Either way the sample will be invalid.

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DATA REQUIREMENTS
The following items of data pertaining to the sampling should be collected, and collated to enable the Sample
Data and Sample Listing Sheets to be completed:

• Calendar details
• Date of sampling
• Time of start and finish of sampling
• Sampling duration

Sample Cylinder Details


• Sample cylinder identification number
• Companion Sample number
• Sample cylinder volume
• Sample volume
• Volume of gas cap - if applicable
• Final sample pressure and temperature

Sample Details
• Sample number
• Sampling point location
• Sampling pressure and temperature
• Time since the well flow was declared to be stable

Sampling Conditions
• Choke size
• Separator pressure and temperature
• Wellhead pressure and temperature
• G.O.R., corrected and uncorrected for shrinkage
• Oil flow rate, corrected and uncorrected for shrinkage
• Gas flow rate corrected to standard conditions
• Water rate
• Sequence of events

Well Details
• Well number
• DST or Test number
• Client
• Factors
• Liquid meter
• Liquid densities
• Gas Specific Gravity
• H2S ppm
• CO2 %
• Orifice Differential Pressure
• Z (Gas compressibility factor)

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SAMPLE CYLINDERS

Prolight Ti-690-64-MB-DOT

The Prolight sample receiver is a portable single piston sample receiver with an internal mixing ball, double
product inlet connections and one back pressure connection. The double inlet connection is suitable as flush
connection. Connections are furnished with “mini-valves” with 1/8” AE W125.
Features and Benefits:

• Light weight single piston sample receiver with internal mixing ball
• Autoclave engineers’ valves
• Outlet port: 1/8” AE W125
• Transportation box (DOT
requirement)

Technical Specification Design


Part number 851620-640
Net Volume 629 cc Approved for use and transport within, and across
Filling 10,000psi @ 350.6°F (690 bar @ borders, in Europe, USA and Canada under the
pressure 177°C) following European directives, US special permit
Material Cyl body: ASTM B348 Ti Gr. 5 and transport Canada equivalency certificate:
End caps: ASTM B348 Ti Gr. 2 - 97/23/EC (PED)
Piston: ASTM B348 Ti Gr. 2 - US DOT SP-12116
Mixing ball: AISI 316 St Stl - TC equivalency certificate SU9269
Mini valves: AISI 316 St Stl
Net weight 5.7 kg
Dimensions Cyl length incl valves = 487
(mm) Cyl body length = 444
Cyl O.D. = 72 • UN 1066 - nitrogen, compressed
Standard - Certificate of conformity • UN 1075 - petroleum gases,
- Hydrostatic test certificate liquefied or liquefied petroleum
- User instructions gases
- User spare parts list • UN 1267 - petroleum crude oil
- Authorized inspectors certificate • UN 1953 - compressed gas, toxic,
of conformance to DOT SP-15404 flammable, n.o.s.
- Copy of DOT SP-15404 Service • UN 1954 - compressed gas,
- Hydrostatic test certificate, with flammable, n.o.s.
3rd party endorsement, complete • UN 1964 - hydrocarbon gases
with 3rd party inspection release mixtures, compressed, n.o.s.
note • UN 1965 - hydrocarbon gases
- Material certification to EN mixtures, liquefied, n.o.s.
Option
10204: 3.1 for pressure retaining UN 1971 - methane, compressed or
components natural gas, compressed
- Ti Gr 6246 for Cyl body
(NACE MR 0175/ISO 15156
compliant)

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20L Gas Cylinder

Unique double ended 20 Liter Aluminum Gas Cylinder is the sampling industry standard where large volume
surface separator gas samples are required to be taken during well testing.
Features and Benefits:
• Angled pattern Ventil valves with 1/4” NPT thread, female ports
• One valve is fitted with a fusible plug burst disc port. Cylinder is sup- plied with Fusible plug burst disc
fitted
• Blanking plug available separately
• Transportation box available

Technical Specification Design


Part number PS002CYL EU directive: 2010/35/EU
Department of transport USA: DOT-
Code
Net Volume 20000 cc (20L) 3AL 2900
Transport Canada: TC-3ALM 200
Max Filling 200 bar(g) [2900 PSI] at 65°C Service UN 1075, UN 195, UN 1053,
Pressure 170 bar(g) [2465 PSI] at 100°C UN 1954, UN 1971, UN 1006,
Design UN 1016, UN 1046, UN 1049,
-20 to 100°C (-4 to 212°F)
Temperature UN 1066
Cylinder: Aluminium alloy AA 6061
T6 grade. Aluminium alloys have Gas mixtures: only when in
been used without restriction on compliance with the appropriate
Material
temperature under NACE. transport of dangerous goods
Valves: 316L stainless steel regulations; (see references)
compliant to NACE MR-0175
Net weight 29 kg Standard User instructions, Spare parts list
Dimensions Proserv certificate of conformity
250 x 980 mm
(ODxL) Manufacturing declaration of
Burst disc Certification conformity with DOT-3AL 2900, TC-
Rated to 220 bar @ 100°C
plug 3ALM 200 & EU directive
[3200PSI @ 212°F]
2010/35/EU
- Hydrostatic test certificate, with References European directives: 2010/35/EU.
3rd party endorsement, complete Health and safety SI 2007 No.1573-
with 3rd party inspection release Carriage of dangerous goods and
note use of transportable pressure
- Material certification to EN equipment
Option
10204: 3.1 for pressure retaining Canadian CSA standards B339-02
components and B340-02.
- Ti Gr 6246 for Cyl body USA code of federal regulations 49
(NACE MR 0175/ISO 15156 parts 100 to 185
compliant)

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