Technical Challenge:
Trial deployment of slickline-set SIM plugs and Peak latch/seal micro coil stinger for selective zonal isolation and treatment.
Well Type:
2 7/8-in training well.
Peak Solution:
Two 2 7/8-in SIM retrievable bridge plugs, SIM running tool, FlowThru’ check valve, latch/seal stinger together with 5/8-in micro coil.
Customer:
International oil company, training well Thailand
The Challenge:
The purpose of the trial was to confirm that micro coil and Peak SIM plugs could be used together to isolate a specific producing zone enabling treatment fluid to be injected into the zone. The treatment fluid could consist of stimulation fluid or water shut-off treatment.
Considerations:
The following key requirements and concerns were highlighted by the customer:
Summary:
The three day onshore trial was conducted in a training well.
Peak’s SIM retrievable bridge plug and prong were set as a barrier below the perforated interval of interest and a second SIM retrievable bridge plug fitted with a melon-type equalizing assembly and FlowThru’ check valve was set just above the perforated interval.
The micro coil was run into the well to stab the stinger-latch assembly into the upper SIM plug. Thereafter, treatment fluid was pumped through the coil into the isolated zone.
The dropball release function was checked - the ball pumped through the coil down to the stinger/latch to successfully release the micro coil from the upper SIM plug.
Testing of the emergency release feature of the micro coil stinger assembly was also conducted - the FlowThru’ check valve maintained pressure against the formation when the micro coil was disconnected and prevented the coil being blown up hole.
Value to Customer:
The successful trial using SIM retrievable bridge plugs with micro coil will be of particular value to brownfield operators:
Product Code: 351, 350