WellIntegrityOverview2.ppt - ICoTA.PPTVIP

Well Integrity Overview Well Integrity – what does it all mean! This is what we want to avoid! Integrity Drivers Implementation Safety Statutory regulations Internal Policy Standards Production Reputation Technical Performance Standards Procedures Industry Standards Vendors Procedures Knowledge , Training Competency Well Integrity Minimum Standards Well Construction Principles Generally a well will consist of conductor, casing, tubing, wellhead and Christmas tree. The conductor protects the casing from seabed to platform surface, and provides a stable support for the wellhead and Christmas tree. Three or four strings of casing will be run inside the conductor, with diminishing I.D’s Typically 30” conductor. 20” Surface Casing 13.3/8” Intermediate Casing 9.5/8” Production Casing 7” Liner Casing Design : Basic Construction Why monitor annuli pressures ? The annular voids form the principal barriers between the produced fluids and the atmosphere. By monitoring the annulus pressures we are able to assess the condition and integrity of the well tubulars. Anomalous annulus pressures may give the first indication of down hole problems although it does not automatically mean there is a leak Thermal expansion or ingress of formation fluid could also cause an increase in annulus pressure, regular sampling of annulus fluids may also be undertaken Annulus temperatures should also be considered Cuttings Re-Injection Recommended Annuli Naming Convention Example of Collapsed Tubing * Definition of Well Integrity Well Integrity is the Design, Installation, Operation and Maintenance of all Well Equipment to a standard that ensures the Safe Containment of Produced Well Fluids Injectants for the Life of the well. Keep the hydrocarbons in the pipe ! Why is Well Integrity Important? It’s about the safety of people, our equipment and our business Why is Well Integrity Important? It can help to prevent incidents like this Drilling Well Operations Policy 7