This document describes a Level 1 well integrity incident that occurred in February 2021. A valve failure was identified as the main issue, which allowed an immediate release of hydrocarbons to the external environment at a rate greater than 10 kg/s. An investigation found the direct cause to be a failed annulus valve, with corrosion identified as the root cause. Additional well monitoring and upgrades to valves and testing procedures were implemented to prevent future incidents. Lessons learned included the need for improved corrosion monitoring and maintenance practices on subsea wells.
This document describes a Level 1 well integrity incident that occurred in February 2021. A valve failure was identified as the main issue, which allowed an immediate release of hydrocarbons to the external environment at a rate greater than 10 kg/s. An investigation found the direct cause to be a failed annulus valve, with corrosion identified as the root cause. Additional well monitoring and upgrades to valves and testing procedures were implemented to prevent future incidents. Lessons learned included the need for improved corrosion monitoring and maintenance practices on subsea wells.
This document describes a Level 1 well integrity incident that occurred in February 2021. A valve failure was identified as the main issue, which allowed an immediate release of hydrocarbons to the external environment at a rate greater than 10 kg/s. An investigation found the direct cause to be a failed annulus valve, with corrosion identified as the root cause. Additional well monitoring and upgrades to valves and testing procedures were implemented to prevent future incidents. Lessons learned included the need for improved corrosion monitoring and maintenance practices on subsea wells.
Well type Producer/injector Issue keywords Select from table Illustration/well bore schematic etc. Installation Subsea/Platform Select from table Date Feb.2021 Select from table Background: • Include important elements in detection and immediate assessments/actions • Include any other relevant integrity issues
Well integrity assessment conclusion:
• What were the immediate and root causes from the investigation? • Were there other relevant problems identified? • 117 reporting code
Mitigating actions / well risk :
• Key mitigating long term actions
Lessons learned / operational adjustments :
• Any important lessons learned or operational adjustments on the installation/field due to failure Main issue Issue keyword Valve failure ASV DHSV External leak XT WH Tubing leak Seals Packer Annulus leak GLV Testing Overpressure Monitoring Hydraulics Other Corrosion Erosion Temperature Burst Control Line Collapse Cement Formation Fatigue Lifetime Maloperation Compatibility Instrumentation Matrix for categorization and classification of well incidents For wells in operation/production SERIOUSNESS LEVEL Rate and amount Guidance 1. Rate > 10 kg/s or amount of > 100 kg HC gas - Barrier failure with major HC immediate release release to external environment. Volume > 500 m3 crude - Crossflow with major release to external environment. LEVEL 1 – Red: Critical well integrity incidents with high risk for personnel, environment and facility 2. Rate 1-10 kg/s or amount of 10-100 kg HC gas - Critical threat to installation immediate release and personnel. Volume > 50 m3 crude '- External leak from well resulting in mobilization of emergency preparedness team.
- Barrier failure with HC release
LEVEL 2 – Yellow: Serious well integrity incidents to external environment. - Crossflow with release to 1. Rate 0,1-1 kg/s or amount external environment. of 1-10 kg HC gas - Serious threat to installation immediate release and personnel. Volume > 1m3 crude oil - External leak from well resulting in mobilization of emergency preparedness team. Matrix for categorization and classification of well incidents For wells in operation/production