Santos Australia

Well: Various
Queensland
Running Procedure
7” Off-Bottom Cementing System
7” TAM Pump-out Stage Cement Collar and
7’’ TAMCAP/Float Valve Assembly

700-HPC-12928600 & 700-TC-06-13171000

Job# 24002857

Date: 19th March 2020 Revision Number: 3

Created By: Signature:

M Aminkhaki M. Aminkhaki
Approved By: Signature:
Reid Poynor Reid Poynor
 Objective:
Provide Annular Isolation and perform off-bottom cementing operation with 7’’ TAM Pump-
out Stage Cement Collar/TAMCAP Assembly inside 8-3/4’’ Open Hole.

List of Tools on Location

Item Quantity Tool/ Part Number
1 1 7”, 23ppf, K-55, Pup Joint, 2m Long c/w BTC Box x Pin Connections
Part Number: Misc.

2 1 7’’, 20-23ppf, L-80, TAM Pump-out Stage Cement Collar c/w Shearable Plug Seat,
Open – 998 psi (2 Shear Pins installed)
Close – 500 psi
Shear Out Pressure of HPC Cannister Seat – 1500 psi
BTC Box x Pin Connections
Part Number: 700-HPC-12928600

3 1 7” TAMCAP c/w Float Valve, 23ppf, L-80, 8.255” OD, 3ft Seal Length
Eq. Ports Closed on Sliding Sub End
Pin Settings: Open – 679 psi, Close – 640 psi
Shear Out Pressure of TAMCAP Float Valve – 1800 psi
BTC Box x Pin Connections
Part Number: 700-TC-06-13171000

Items 1 – 3 are torqued up into 1 Assembly

4 1 4-1/4” Composite Ball for TAMCAP Float Valve

Part Number: 425-HFB-13

5 1 Closing Wiper Plug for 7’’ TAM Pump-out Stage Cement Collar
Part Number: 13174500
Pre-Job Preparation
A. Inspect the 7” TAMCAP assembly for damage. Check specification is 23ppf L-80 BTC
connections, 3 feet seal, 8.13” element outside diameter and 8.255’’ outside
diameter. The valves are to be run at the TOP of the TAMCAP.

B. Shear pin values are 679 psi open – 640 psi close.
Note: DO NOT Re-Pin TAMCAP without approval from TAM Operations.

C. Inspect the 7’’ TAM Pump-out Stage Cement Collar for damage. Ensure that 2 x Shear
Pins are installed in the Pump-out Stage Cement Collar.
Note: The Pump-out Stage Cement Collar Shear Pins are NOT to be adjusted or
removed without approval from TAM Operations.

D. Ensure the 7’’ TAM Pump-out Stage Cement Collar and TAMCAP ID is clear and not
obstructed prior to RIH.

E. Make diagrams of all relevant lengths, OD’s, ID’s of the 7’’ TAM Pump-out Stage
Cement Collar and TAMCAP.

F. Ensure centralisers and stop collars are available to be fitted to the Pup Joint above
7’’ Pump-out Stage Cement Collar and TAMCAP Assembly and to the casing joint
below TAMCAP.
Note: Solid body type centralisers with min. 8.25” OD are recommended be used
above and below the 7’’ Pump-out Stage Cement Collar /TAMCAP assembly.

G. Find out if there are any mud losses, if so how much, are they able to keep the hole
full, if not how far down do they estimate the fluid level to be.

H. Any fluid/mud being used to inflate the TAMCAP must be new/clean and free of any
traces of debris, L.C.M, cuttings etc. Any L.C.M. in mud system that is allowed into
the TAMCAP can and will plug up the inflate ports within the TAMCAP.

I. It is recommended to review calliper log with TAM Operations and Company

Representative to agree on setting depth; space-out TAMCAP in an area with at least
6m of uniform hole.

J. Check the rig casing tally, check how many casing joints & pup joints there is in total
on location. This can be used to determine if there is a tally error.
K. The cementer should produce a cementing program, review it and check that you
agree with volumes, displacement, etc. Calculate the differential pressures acting on
the TAMCAP and review against the shear pin values installed. Any modification
should be communicated with the drilling supervisor and TAM office, and a
Management of Change form filled out.

L. Give the company representative a copy of running procedure for review and
agreement.

M. Job details to be reviewed with the Company Representative, Cementer and Driller to
ensure that everyone involved understands the operations to be carried out.

N. Confirm maximum casing pressure that can be applied is adequate to allow the shear
out 7’’ Pump-out Stage Cement Collar Wiper Dart Cannister and TAMCAP Float Valve
Seat.

O. Use the cement unit pump for TAMCAP inflation.

P. Ensure that the TAMCAP inflation process can be recorded on the cement unit
pressure and flow recording system. The cementer is to provide a hard copy showing
this part of the operation.

Q. Ensure a copy of the following documents are kept:

• Casing Running Program
• Casing Tally
• Well Deviation Survey
• Calliper Log
• Cementing Program
• Pressure Charts (Digital and Paper) for cement job and setting of the TAMCAP.

R. Check the casing ID to confirm that it is within specification.

S. Verify that the Cement Head contains no foreign plugs or objects.

T. Verify that the HPC Closing Plug fits into the Halliburton Cement Head.

U. Any deviation from this procedure, contact TAM operations immediately to discuss. A
Management of Change form may need to be completed.
Running Procedure
1. Run the 7’’ Slotted and Blank Casing spacing out as per casing tally. Space out until
reaching 7’’ Pump-out Stage Cement Collar /TAMCAP setting depth.
Note: Ensure that centralisers are available above and below the assembly. One per
7’’ casing joint above and below the 7’’ Pump-out Stage Cement Collar /TAMCAP.

2. Pick up and install the 7’’ Pump-out Stage Cement Collar /TAMCAP Assembly and RIH
1 min per joint as per 7’’ Casing Tally.
(TAMCAP Open – 679 psi, Close – 640 psi).
Note: It is recommended to make up bottom and top of Pump-out Stage Cement
Collar/TAMCAP Assembly to casing string separately to avoid torqueing through the
assembly. If the whole assembly is torqued during the make-up procedure, do NOT
exceed 8,500 ft.lbs.
Note: If there is a chance of damaging the element when passing through the rotary
table, it is recommended to remove the bushings to provide more room.
Note: Space out accordingly to allow the TAMCAP to be positioned in a uniform section
of open hole.
Note: Once the packer has been installed in the casing string, ensure that the
circulating pressure is limited to 400 psi (70% of TAMCAP opening pressure).
Note: Maximum flow rate is limited to 5 bbls/min.
Note: Maximum slack off whilst TAMCAP is in the hole is 10,000lbs.
Note: Fill up every 10 joints of Casing.

3. Prior to landing off 7’’ Casing, record up and down weights.

4. Land off the 7” casing as per customer program.

Note: If required, rig up to circulate the last joint to bottom.
Note: Circulating pressure is limited to 400 psi (70% of TAMCAP opening pressure).
Note: Maximum flow rate is limited to 5 bbls/min.

5. Break circulation and continue circulating to condition the Well as per customer
program.
Note: Circulating pressure is limited to 400 psi (70% of TAMCAP opening pressure).
Note: Maximum flow rate is limited to 5 bbls/min.

6. Rig up cement head and pump lines and calliper and drop 4-1/4’’ Composite Ball to
TAMCAP Float Valve. While the ball is gravitating, pressure test cement lines as per
cementer’s requirements.
Note: Wait 5 mins per 300m of depth to allow the Composite Ball to gravitate to the
TAMCAP Float Valve.
 Note: Circulation through Casing String not possible once the 4-1/4’’ Composite Ball
has been deployed to TAMCAP Float Valve.
Note: While pressure testing, DO NOT pressure down the casing to prevent TAMCAP
premature inflation.

7. Set Cement Unit Pressure pop-offs to 400 psi and pressure up to 400 psi, hold for five
minutes. Zero the volume counter and gauge the displacement tank volume.
Note: If a pressure drop is observed, cycle pressure until pressure stabilises.

8. Set pop-offs to 850 psi. Increase pressure in 100 psi steps, holding for 2 mins at each
step until the opening pin shears at approx. 679 psi (+/-15%).
Note: Below table shows expected inflation volumes and pressure drops in different
hole sizes based on TAMCAP Float Valve Depth.

Open Hole Size Inflation Volume Pressure Drop (psi) Stabilised Pressure (psi)
(in) (bbls) based on 400mMD based on 400mMD
7” TAMCAP Float Valve 7” TAMCAP Float Valve
depth depth
8.75’’ 0.027 105 574
9” 0.04 155 524
9.5” 0.067 260 419
10” 0.095 370 309

Note: When opening pin shears, the pressure will drop, ensure the pressure does not
fall below 300 psi.
Note: If pressure is not stabilised during inflation, additional pumping will be required
to keep pressure above 300 psi and prevent the SafeLok™ in the TAMCAP valve from
premature functioning.
Note: If a stable pressure is not achieved after pumping 0.25 bbls, then bleed off all
pressure and wait for 5 minutes to activate the SafeLok™ and re-pressure the valves
to 500 psi to confirm SafeLok™ activation.
Note: To find the volume pumped inside the element, use below formulas:
Volume Pumped inside Element = Total Volume Pumped at Surface – Compression Volume inside Casing
Where:
Compression Volume inside Casing (bbls)= 0.000005 X String Volume down to Float Valve (bbls) x Opening
Pressure of TAMCAP (psi)

9. Monitor pressure for minimum 15 minutes after it stabilises. This will give the element
sufficient time to square off.
Note: Ensure that the pressure does not fall below 300 psi.

10. Slowly increase pressure to 800 psi to activate the TAMCAP closing valve (closing pin +
Safety Factor) hold for 5 minutes.
11. Bleed down pressure to 400 psi and record the volume lost from the displacement
tank. Compare the volume lost to the anticipated inflation volume.
Actual Inflation Volume = ….. bbls inside ….. Open Hole.

12. Bleed off all pressure, wait for 5 minutes to allow the SafeLok™ to activate and to check
back flow.

13. Pressure test SafeLok™ to 500 psi and hold for 5 mins.

14. Set pop-offs to 1400 psi. Slowly increase pressure to open 7’’ Pump-out Stage Cement
Collar.
Note: 7’’ Pump-out Stage Cement Collar opening pressure – 998 psi +/- 15%
Note: A pressure drop may be seen when the 7’’ Pump-out Stage Cement Collar opens.

15. Break circulation to confirm 7’’ Pump-out Stage Cement Collar is opened and continue
to circulate to condition the Well as per customer’s program.

16. Carry out Cement Operation above TAMCAP as per cement program. Pump cement
volume as required.

17. After cement has been pumped, set pop-offs to 1300 psi and drop Pump-out Stage
Cement Collar Closing Wiper Plug from Cement Head and displace to 7’’ Pump-out
Stage Cement Collar at 5 bbls/min.
Note: Reduce flow rate to a maximum of 3 bbls/min, 10 bbls prior to calculated
displacement volume to 7’’ Pump-out Stage Cement Collar.

18. Upon Closing Plug landing into the 7’’ Pump-out Stage Cement Collar, slowly increase
pressure to 500 psi over final cement displacement pressure or to 1300psi maximum
pressure (whichever value is smallest) to close 7’’ Pump-out Stage Cement Collar and
hold for 5 minutes.

19. Slowly bleed off pressure and monitor for back flow to confirm HPC has closed.

20. Perform casing pressure integrity test to 1,300 psi for max 5 minutes.

21. Set pop-offs to 3000 psi. Increase pressure until the 7’’ Pump-out Stage Cement Collar
Wiper Dart Cannister and TAMCAP Float Valve Seat shear out. Continue to pump 2 bbls
to confirm 7’’ Pump-out Stage Cement Collar Wiper Dart Cannister and TAMCAP Float
Valve Seat has sheared out.
Note: A pressure drop may be seen when the 7’’ Pump-out Stage Cement Collar Wiper
Dart Cannister and TAMCAP Float Valve Seat shears and drops to the bottom of the
Casing string.
Contingencies
A. If a minor steady leak is observed when pressuring up against the setting ball, estimate
the leak rate and chase up the leak during TAMCAP inflation / cement displacement.

B. If the TAMCAP bursts during inflation, then bleed off all pressure and wait for 5 minutes
to activate the SafeLok™ and re-pressure the valves to 500 psi to confirm SafeLok™
activation.

C. If the 7’’ Pump-out Stage Cement Collar is unable to open, increase the pressure to 85%
of the TAMCAP Float Valve shear pressure. If required, cycle pressure multiple times until
the 7’’ Pump-out Stage Cement Collar opens.
Note: Do not exceed 1530 psi.

D. If the 7’’ Pump-out Stage Cement Collar does not close, reseat the Pump-out Stage
Cement Collar Closing Wiper Plug and increase pressure to 1400 psi and hold for 5
minutes.

E. If back flow is still observed, re-pump the volume that was returned to reseat Pump-out
Stage Cement Collar Closing Wiper Plug and wait on cement until 100 psi compressive
strength is achieved and monitor for back flow.
Note: Drill out of Pump-out Stage Cement Collar and TAMCAP Float Valve required if this
contingency step is carried out.

F. If the 7’’ Pump-out Stage Cement Collar Wiper Dart Cannister and TAMCAP Float Valve
Seat cannot be sheared, increase to the maximum allowable pressure (80% of the
Wellhead pressure limit or casing burst pressure whichever is smaller). If required, cycle
pressure multiple times until the 7’’ Pump-out Stage Cement Collar Wiper Dart Cannister
and TAMCAP Float Valve Seat shears.
Note: A pressure drop may be seen when the 7’’ Pump-out Stage Cement Collar Wiper
Dart Cannister and TAMCAP Float Valve Seat shears and drops to the bottom of the Casing
string.

G. If contingency F is unsuccessful, run in hole with 6-1/8’’ Drill Bit BHA to shear the 7’’
Pump-out Stage Cement Collar Wiper Dart Cannister and TAMCAP Float Valve Seat and
push to bottom.
Note: Refer to TAM’s Pump-out Stage Cement Collar System Shear-out
Recommendations.

H. If contingency G is unsuccessful, run in hole with 6-1/8’’ Drill Bit BHA and drill out the 7’’
Pump-out Stage Cement Collar Wiper Dart Cannister and TAMCAP Float Valve Seat.
Note: Refer to TAM’s Pump-out Stage Cement Collar System Drill Out Recommendations.
Shear Out Recommendations for Pump-out Stage Cement Collar and TAMCAP Float Valve

Preparation

1. Confirm the Drill Bit diameter matches the drillout diameter of the 7’’ TAM Pump-out
Stage Cement Collar and 7’’ TAMCAP/Float Valve Assembly.

2. Required Drill String weight – 64,300lbs.

Shear Out using Drill Bit BHA

1. Tag the top of the 7’’ TAM Pump-out Stage Cement Collar and 7’’ TAMCAP/Float Valve
and set down 64,300lbs of weight to shear out and circulate/push to bottom of Casing
String.
Note: If unable to shear out components refer to Drill Out Recommendations.
Drill Out Recommendations for Pump-out Stage Cement Collar and TAMCAP Float Valve

Preparation

1. Apply thread lok during placement 7’’ TAM Pump-out Stage Cement Collar and 7’’
TAMCAP/Float Valve Assembly on Casing String to prevent unthreading in drill out
procedure.

2. Confirm the Drill Bit diameter matches the drillout diameter of the 7’’ TAM Pump-out
Stage Cement Collar and 7’’ TAMCAP/Float Valve Assembly.

3. Use of a Convex PDC Drill Bit is preferred. The bit should be designed for medium to
soft formations and should be a large as possible.

4. Do not drill in an automatic mode but maintain manual control at all times.

5. Use a junk basket to catch drilled particles and/or a casing scraper if drilling production
casing.

6. Reamers and stabilisers are recommended to be installed close to the Drill Bit help
keep the bit on target.

Drill Out using Drill Bit BHA

1. Set down 2,000lbs WOB in the range of 60-80 RPM while pumping at a sufficient flow
rate to remove any cuttings.

2. Slowly apply 2000-3000 lbs of drilling weight per inch of bit diameter and continue
drill out. If the ROP begins to slow down or the torque begins to increase, pull up the
bit while rotating and circulating and then slowly lower the bit and apply 2000 lbs
WOB, begin increasing weight as per above instructions.
Note: Do not use excessive pumping rates.

3. If the ROP stops and torque decreases, this could indicate the bit is spinning on the 7’’
Pump-out Stage Cement Collar Closing Wiper Plug. Stop rotating and reduce the flow
rate to 2-3 bbls/min. Apply 5,000 lbs WOB and slowly begin rotating at 40rpm.
Increase WOB to 10,000 lbs and resume drilling according to initial recommendations
once normal drilling torque and penetration occur.
 Note: 7’’ TAM Pump-out Stage Cement Collar and 7’’ TAMCAP/Float Valve
components may fall to bottom after drilling part way through the tool. The shear
mechanism in the shear seats is 2 inches from the top of the 7’’ Pump-out Stage
Cement Collar Seat. Drilling through the seat into the shear mechanism will release
the seats from the tools and allow them to be pushed to bottom.

4. Once the 7’’ TAM Pump-out Stage Cement Collar and 7’’ TAMCAP/Float Valve
components have been drilled and pushed through the assembly, run the drill bit 30m
past the bottom of the HPC system.

5. Pull up above 7’’ TAM Pump-out Stage Cement Collar and 7’’ TAMCAP/Float Valve and
run back through the system several additional times until no WOB or cuttings are
observed.
Pump-out Stage Cement Collar /TAMCAP BHA Drawing

Item Tool Schematic

1
Customer: Santos Well Number: Various

TAM Job Number: 24002857 Revision: 0

Comments (unbalanced areas, pressure limitations e.t.c.):
• Pump-out Stage Cement Collar ID is 5.25" before shear-out
• Pump-out Stage Cement Collar Flow Area is 4.81 sq.in

Length/ Pin torque

Item Part No Description OD/ In ID/ in Tensile /lbs
m /ft.lbs

7" Pup Joint 23# K-55 BTC Box x

1 N/A 7 6.366 2 10,000 366,000
Pin Connections
2

7'' TAM Pump-out Stage Cement

Collar, 23ppf, 8.25'' OD, Open - 2 x
Shear Pins Installed - 998psi, Close -
2 700-HPC-12928600 8.25 5.25 1.25 10,000 532,000
500psi, Shear-out Pressure of
Cannister Seat - 1,500psi, BTC Box
x Pin Connections

7” TAMCAP c/w Float Valve, 23ppf,

8.13” Element OD, 8.255'' Assembly
OD, L-80, 3ft Seal Length, Open -
3 700-TC-06-1317100 8.255 6.366 2.74 10,000 532,000
679psi, Close - 640psi, Shear Out
Pressure of TAMCAP Float Valve,
BTC Box x Pin Connections

NO TONG
3

Total BHA Length/ m 5.99

Maximum Toolstring OD/ in 8.255

Minimum Toolstring ID/ in 5.25

Minimum Tensile lbs 366000

 TAM MANAGEMENT OF CHANGE FORM
Reason for Quality Management System Organisational ☐ Procedure / Process/ Work
Change (tick all ☐ Instruction ☐
that apply)
Initiator: Date:
Client: Well #:
(if applicable) Project#:
Description of
change:

Change Temporary ☐ Permanent ☐

duration? Define Timescale:
Justification:

Document YES ☐ If YES list

update(s) affected
required? NO ☐ document(s):
Potential HSE YES ☐ Control YES ☐ TBT completed YES ☐
impact(s) measures (Operations only)
identified? NO ☐ defined and NO ☐ NO ☐
communicated
Change ACCEPT ☐ Reason for
justified? (proceed to sign-off below) rejection:
(To be completed REJECT ☐
by Manager/
Supervisor)
Rejected by:
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Initiated by:
Approved by:
On behalf of
client:
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Verbal TBT Email Memo

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