The Middle East’s intervention scene appears to have a promising future as operators seek to minimise emissions while maintaining production. An indication of such a future can be found in companies such as well integrity and production optimisation leader, Coretrax, showing increased business interest in the region.
“The Middle East is a key growth area for Coretrax ... As operators remain focused on maximising recovery efficiently and sustainably, our expandable technology is ideally placed to support this demand," said John Fraser, Coretrax CEO, while marking the Company’s first deployment of ReLineWL straddles in 2022 for a major Saudi operator.
With the help of Coretrax’s ReLineWL that provided maximum production conduit to surface over conventional options, the well was brought back online. Not only did it bring down water production by 31%, but also enhanced oil output by 1,400 bpd. This also resulted in a significant drop in carbon footprint.
ReLineWL straddles allow maximum protection against the pollutants, elevated salt levels or impurities that are generated from produced water by isolating perforation intervals to shut off water production zones. It simplifies the huge challenge of time-consuming water treatment, which is especially worse in brownfield establishments, costing operators a fortune. ReLineWL also eliminates the storage and transportation difficulties that come with water production.
A one-trip, wireline deployed straddle system to address common well integrity issues, Coretrax’s ReLineWL also offers solutions regarding corroded or compromised tubing, such as the loss of well integrity. Enabling intelligent, non-intrusive interventions, the tool’s emission reduction capacity makes a huge difference. It omits the need for extensive workovers, and even well plugging and abandonment in extreme cases.
Speaking of a latest addition to the Company’s product line called Restore Patch, Fraser said, “Through the advancement of expandable straddles like our Restore Patch, operators can effectively reline mature or non-producing wells to deliver efficient and economical recovery. Our leading expandable technology is already delivering substantial efficiencies and we are actively seeking partnerships with conveyance providers which will allow us to make this solution even more accessible to the global energy industry.”
Restore Patch can be run across coiled tubing and drill pipe to restore well integrity and tackle common issues of water production, completion leaks and sand ingress. The system’s shoeless design makes drill out redundant, saving valuable rig time with a one-trip solution. Its slim outer diameter also allows it to bypass inner diameter restrictions such as sub-surface safety valves. At a 75% expansion ratio, it delivers maximum oil and gas production conduit to surface. With more than 700% greater flow area, the tool provides unmatchable results when compared to traditional straddles. Deploying the Restore Patch that gives all-time reservoir accessibility without major intrusions will allow operators to seamlessly plan future well operations and end-of-life activities.
This is an extract from a report by Offshore Network, which explores how the Middle East’s adoption of digital solutions is reshaping the well intervention market, highlighting a forward-thinking approach that bridges the gap between traditional energy practices and the drive for a more sustainable future. Read more on this and other reports.
