RAW Connect: Uniting Stakeholders for Efficient Workover Operations Success by Raw Platform
Authors: Alsenaidi Shemaisa 
Published: November 2024

Our objective is to streamline the identification and evaluation of potential workover candidates in ADNOC's dynamic drilling and workover schedule. We address challenges related to timing issues in email communications and the need for efficient decision-making amidst many rigs. Our platform offers two workflows, involving all stakeholders, to secure well candidates efficiently and ensure seamless technology implementation, fostering operational excellence and comprehensive records for future reference.

This paper presents the comprehensive implementation and subsequent outcomes of ADNOC’s (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company) dual workflow platform for selecting workover candidates, emphasizing enhanced operational efficiency, safety, and alignment with strategic objectives. The dual workflows consist of two primary processes: a rigorous validation stage initiated by the Well Integrity team, involving extensive stakeholder engagement, and an endorsement phase for workover proposals, ensuring alignment with Drilling and Well Services (DWS) objectives.

The first workflow involves a rigorous validation process conducted by the Well Integrity team, engaging all relevant stakeholders. This multi-stage process includes detailed assessments and diagnostics to evaluate the well’s structural integrity, pressure containment, and overall health. Advanced technologies, such as wellbore imaging tools and real-time data analytics, are employed to identify potential issues and ensure that only wells needing intervention are selected. This thorough validation minimizes downtime and optimizes resource allocation, enhancing operational efficiency.

The second workflow focuses on the endorsement of workover proposals by stakeholders from various departments, including engineering, safety, operations, and finance. This multidisciplinary review ensures that the workover plan is technically sound, economically viable, and aligned with ADNOC’s strategic goals. The endorsement process involves several key steps: identification of wells requiring intervention, comprehensive validation, multidisciplinary review, and approval of the workover plan, followed by its execution and continuous monitoring.

The implementation phase is meticulously planned, leveraging advanced technologies to optimize operations, reduce risks, and enhance outcomes. Continuous monitoring allows for real-time adjustments, ensuring that operations stay on track and meet their objectives. The integration of technologies such as automated monitoring systems further improves operational efficiency and safety.

The dual workflows have led to significant improvements in various areas: **Operational Efficiency**: The systematic validation and endorsement processes have reduced unnecessary workovers and optimized resource allocation, resulting in substantial cost savings and more effective use of resources.**Safety and Integrity**: The comprehensive validation stages have proactively identified and mitigated potential issues, reducing the risk of well failures and other safety hazards, thereby ensuring a safer working environment.**Stakeholder Collaboration**: Engaging all relevant stakeholders in the decision-making process has fostered a culture of collaboration, improving the quality of decisions and strengthening inter-departmental relationships.**Technological Innovation**: The integration of advanced technologies has enhanced the accuracy and efficiency of workover operations, enabling precise diagnostics, real-time monitoring, and data-driven decision-making.**Continuous Improvement and Learning**: Maintaining comprehensive records of all activities, decisions, and outcomes has provided a valuable resource for analyzing past interventions, identifying best practices, and developing more effective strategies for future operations.

The success of ADNOC’s dual workflow platform highlights the importance of collaboration, technological innovation, and continuous improvement in achieving operational excellence. By ensuring that workover operations are meticulously planned, executed, and monitored, ADNOC not only meets immediate operational needs but also supports long-term strategic goals. The insights gained from this implementation set a benchmark for the industry, demonstrating the value of a systematic and data-driven approach to workover operations. As ADNOC continues to refine these workflows, it ensures that its operations remain safe, efficient, and aligned with corporate objectives, driving forward the company’s commitment to excellence and innovation in the oil and gas sector.