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Successful Appraisal Cum Development of Shallow and Poorer Quality Gas Reservoir in Mature Field at Minimal Cost
Authors: Abdulhadi Muhammad , Ling Evelyn , Zubbir Ahmad Uzair , Said Hani Mohd , Elias Rohani , Sanchez Paul , Nor Nazri , Sharif Rizam , Ismail Nurhanim , Kew Yoong Hau , Ghapor Zamri Abdul , Ismail Abdul Malek 
Published: October 2021

Abstract
The Cement Packer approach has been successfully implemented in ExxonMobil Exploration & Production Malaysia Inc. (EMEPMI) to further develop minor gas reservoirs. The reservoir of interest is of relatively poor quality and has not been tested, thus making conventional development potentially not cost effective. Several viable approaches were identified and assessed to appraise and develop the reservoir. The cement packer method, which requires relatively minimal investment was then selected as being the most suitable in pursuing these behind casing opportunities.
Group 1 sands in Field A are the shallowest hydrocarbon reservoirs which are relatively thin and have low porosity and permeability. The existing completions are currently producing from deeper reservoirs, with the top packer located below the Group 1 sands. Developing the opportunities behind casing in these sands using the conventional pull tubing workover approach may be cost prohibitive. The cement packer approach, where the tubing was punched to create tubing-casing communication and cement was subsequently pumped through the tubing and into the casing, was identified as one of the potential cost effective solution. The hardened cement then acts as a barrier to satisfy operating guidelines. The reservoir was then additionally perforated, flow tested and successfully monetized.
Prior to well entry, tubing and casing integrity tests were performed to confirm the integrity. This step is critical to ensure that cement will only flow into the casing where the tubing was punched. Once the cement is hardened, pressure test from the tubing and from the casing indicated the cement has effectively isolated both tubulars. Subsequent Cement Bond Log and Ultrasonic Imaging Tool also displayed nearly 120m of fair to good cement above the target perforation depth. These data served as basis and proof that the cement packer was solid and the reservoir was ready for additional perforation. Taking into account the relatively poor reservoir quality, it was decided to perforate the reservoir twice with the biggest gun available to increase the probability of maximum reservoir contact while minimizing skin. Post perforation, a sharp increase in the tubing pressure was observed, indicating pressure influx from the reservoir. The casing pressure however, remained low, confirming no tubing-casing communication and thus the success of the cement packer. The well was later able to unload naturally from the high reservoir pressure. The work program also managed to confirm the producibility of the reservoirs.
This successful approach has opened up potential application to similar stranded reservoirs behind casing.
Improves Sucker Rod and Tubing Lifetime Applying the Wear Predict 99 Equation
Authors: Hidayat Teguh Rachman , Kurniawan Fajar , Nugroho Jalu Waskito Aji , Wibowo Aris Tristianto , Amal Panji Ikhlasul , Riskadarto Sebastianus 
Published: October 2021

Abstract
Finding new oil and gas that can be developed economically is getting more difficult and challenging today. To meet the oil and gas demand, it is therefore important to focus on the existing and already developed assets by applying new and more efficient technology and optimizing the use of existing equipment to increase production performance of the asset thus better recovery.
Sangasanga Field as mature oil field of Pertamina EP is producing its oil by the assistance of artificial lift. The artificial lifts applied in Sangasanga field are Sucker Rod Pump (SRP), Electrical Submersible Pump (ESP) and Hydraulic Pumping Unit (HPU) where SRP dominates with 84 units installed while ESP and HPU are 25 units and 15 units respectively.
According to the data of well service work history from 2018 to 2020, the failure of SRP and HPU was quite high. The main problem observed were the occurrence of leaking tubing and broken sucker rods. The study gathered the occurrence of failure and a method so called "WEAR PREDICT 99" was created to estimate SRP's buckling point and lifetime.
WEAR PREDICT 99 is a correlation derived from comparing neutral point calculated from formula with actual leak data of broken pipe or suction rod. The correlation then used for predicting the buckling point that represents the probable location of the leaking pipe or damaged suction rod.
This correlation allows to predict when and where the sucker rod will leak or break, therefore preventive measures to increase the lifetime of the SRP and HPU wells can be taken.
Malaysia's First Successful Implementation of Sand Consolidation Technology as a Primary Sand Control Method Executed during the Drilling Phase: Success Story and Lessons Learned
Authors: Kamaruddin Nadiah , A Karim Nurfuzaini , Hasmin M Ariff Naufal , Bela Sunanda Magna , Riyanto Latief , Samuel Orient Balbir , M Jeffry Suzanna Juyanty , Hashim Saharul , Balasandran Anandhadhasan , Ramirez Cristian , Mohan Ragupathy 
Published: October 2021

Abstract
Field A is a mature hydrocarbon-producing field located in eastern Malaysia that began producing in 1968. Comprised of multistacked reservoirs at heights ranging from 4,000 to 8,000 ft, they are predominantly unconsolidated, requiring sand exclusion from the start. Most wells in this field were completed using internal gravel packing (IGP) of the main reservoir, and particularly in shallower reservoirs. With these shallower reservoirs continuously targeted as good potential candidates, identifying a sustainable sand control solution is essential. Conventional sand control methods, namely IGP, are normally a primary choice for completion; however, this method can be costly, which requires justification during challenging economic times.
To combat these challenges, a sand consolidation system using resin was selected as a primary completion method, opposed to a conventional IGP system. Chemical sand consolidation treatments provide in situ sand influx control by treating the incompetent formation around the wellbore itself. The initial plan was to perform sand consolidation followed by a screenless fracturing treatment; however, upon drilling the targeted zone and observing its proximity to a water zone, fracturing was stopped. With three of eight zones in this well requiring sand control, a pinpoint solution was delivered in stages by means of a pump through with a packer system [retrievable test treat squeeze (RTTS)] at the highest possible accuracy, thus ensuring treatment placement efficiency. The zones were also distanced from one another, requiring zonal isolation (i.e., mechanical isolation, such as bridge plugs, was not an option) as treatments were deployed. While there was a major challenge in terms of mobilization planning to complete this well during the peak of a movement control order (MCO) in Malaysia, optimal operations lead to a long-term sand control solution. Well unloading and test results upon well completion provided excellent results, highlighting good production rates with zero sand production.
The groundwork processes of candidate identification down to the execution of sand consolidation and temporary isolation between zones are discussed. Technology is compared in terms of resin fluid system types. Laboratory testing on the core samples illustrates how the chemical consolidation process physically manifests. This is used to substantiate the field designs, execution plan, initial results, follow-up, lessons learned, and best practices used to maximize the life of a sand-free producer well. This success story illustrates potential opportunity in using sand consolidation as a primary method in the future.
A Deep Learning Model to Intelligently Identify the Working Status of Screw Pumps for Oil Well Lifting
Authors: Wang Zhen , Dong Yeliang , Zheng Xin , Wang Xiang , Gao Peng , Zhang Ligang , Huang Yuchuan , Sun Wencun , Zhang Panpan 
Published: October 2021

Abstract
Screw pumps have been widely used in many oilfields to lift the oil from wellbore to ground. The pump failure and delayed repair means well shut and production loss. A deep learning model is constructed to quickly identify the working status and accurately diagnose the failure types of the screw pumps, which can help the workers always get the information and give a fast repair.
Firstly, running parameters of the screw pump, such as electric current, voltage, and instantaneous rate of flow, are obtained through the Real-time Data Acquisition System. Then the correlations between values or trends of those parameters and working status of the screw pump are calculated or analyzed. Results show that there is a good correlation between the current characteristics and various working status of screw pump. Current data at different times are expressed in polar coordinates, with the polar diameter representing the current value and the polar angle representing the time. The current-time curves of massive oil wells are then plotted in images with fixed resolution and divided into nine different groups to correspond to nine frequent working status of screw pump. A convolutional neural network (CNN) model is initialized, with the current-time curve as its input and the number codes representing working status as its output. Images mentioned above are used to train the CNN model, and the model parameters, such as the number of convolution layers, the size of convolution kernels and the activation function are optimized to minimize the training losses, which are the differences between the output codes and the right codes corresponding to the images.
Finally, a robust CNN model is established, which can quickly and accurately judge the working state of the screw pump through electric current data. Based on this model, a software system connected with the oilfield database is developed, which can obtain the running parameters of the screw pumps in real time, identify their working states, judge the fault types of the abnormal situations, give alarms, and put forward solution suggestions. The system has now been widely used in Shengli Oilfield, which can help staff know the working conditions and fault types of abnormal wells in real time, speed up the maintenance progress, shorten the pump shutdown time and improve the production.
Comprehensive Strategies to Maximising Value of Late Life Assets: Lessons Learned from Mahakam Block
Authors: Rau Irfan Taufik , Herwin Henricus , Widyoko Bhayu , Hayati Iswahyuni Fifthana 
Published: October 2021

Abstract
Mahakam Block has been in operation for nearly half a century with cumulative production of approximately 20 trillion cubic feet of gas and 1.5 billion barrels of oil. Mature field challenges have become more evident as portrayed by declining production, more complex surface constraints, more challenging profitability of new projects and decreasing resources of new wells, which are also exacerbated by external factors such as volatility of oil and gas prices. Despite the aforementioned challenges and complexity in terms of operating numerous fields with different characteristics, Mahakam is currently still one of the biggest producing blocks in Indonesia. The success of sustaining production and prolonging the life of Mahakam is the result of continuous innovations, improvements and optimizations on various aspects over the years.
Subsurface innovative ideas by restudying and redefining geological concepts has led Pertamina Hulu Mahakam (PHM) to drill step-out wells in Handil, Tunu, South Mahakam and Sisi Nubi fields that deliver positive results and open new opportunities. In the non-subsurface aspect, Indonesia's first Plan of Development that combines higher and lower value projects across fields called OPLL (Optimasi Pengembangan Lapangan-Lapangan) was initiated in order to develop fields with marginal value and to achieve economy of scale. Moreover, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) optimization through evolution of platform design, well architecture and sand control method is crucial for exploitation of targets with lower resources over time. PHM has also launched CLEOPATRA (Cost Effectiveness and Lean Operations in Mature Asset), later renamed to LOCOMOTIVE-8 (Low Operations Cost of Mahakam to Achieve Effectiveness and Efficiencies), to achieve Operating Expenditure (OPEX) efficiency through various initiatives driven by each entity. Due to cost of money, budget accuracy is as important as expenditures reduction meaning that more detailed and deterministic budget estimation is necessary. In addition to optimizing cost structure, PHM strives to carry out gas commercialization efforts to improve revenue streams.
In this rapidly changing era, especially for Mahakam, paradigm shift becomes highly critical. Changes in the structure and size of organization is essential to adjust with business dynamics. Adaptive organization structure is performed through digitalization and competency improvement to reduce repetitive tasks and increase productivity per capita. Cooperation between neighboring companies brings mutual benefit by sharing rig, transportation means, and pipeline network systems. Mutual benefit opportunity is also available between the company and Indonesian government by amendment of fiscal terms with the aim to enable the execution of sub-economic projects. Ultimately, one effort alone may be insignificant, but the combination of all of the efforts will be the key to the continuation of Mahakam story.
Pre-Treatment Experimental Study of Organic Acid: An Alternative Means to Overcome Inorganic Scale Build-Up Problem in Deep Well
Authors: Nasution Bagus Muliadi , Yonathan Andrew , Abdillah Muthi , Zhen Wang 
Published: October 2021

Abstract
Organic acid has been widely applied for inorganic scale treatment in oil and gas industry including well stimulation and scale inhibitor. Thanks to its low corrosivity and slower reaction rate with rock, organic acid is considered to offer better performance comparing to strong acid - Hydrochloric Acid (HCl). Yet, proper treatment requires vigorous analysis and experiment in order to meet foremost expectations. Besides, mistreatment of scale could result in formation damage including clay precipitation.
Pre-treatment experiments were performed on Zelda field at South East Sumatera block, that has faced with scale problem for ages. Water sample was taken from flowing Zelda A-08 well to be analyzed for mineral's saturation level. Scale was extracted from three sources including tubing, sand bailer, and Electrical Submersible Pump (ESP) of Zelda A-08. Those scale were treated in X-Ray Powder Diffraction (XRD) for mineral composition, and solubility test that utilized two types of acid system - formic acid (HCOOH) and hydrochloric acid (HCl) for comparison. Anti-swelling test and corrosion test were performed to examine the effectiveness of clay stabilizer and corrosion inhibitor.
As for carbonate analysis, both formic acid 9% and HCl 15% have comparable solubility (98.17% vs 98% for tubing's scale, 91.86% vs 82.79% for ESP's scale, and 70.30% vs 68.07% for sand bailer's scale). Yet, longer reaction is carried out by formic acid 9% (1 hour) comparing to HCl 15% (18 minutes). For silicate analysis, HF-formic acid provided the higher solubility than HF-HCl (8.34% vs 5.67% for ESP's scale and 30.48% vs 25.68% for sand bailer's scale). On anti-swelling test, by reducing swelling tendency up to 62.6%, it proves that examined clay stabilizer works perfectly against swelling potential of clay, despite of high swelling tendency of sand bailer's scale (25.8%). On corrosion test, adding on corrosion inhibitor (pyridine-based) into solution results in regular HCl 15% has corrosion rate 26.279 g/m2.h which is much higher (300%) than HF-HCl (7.977 g/m2.h) and HF-formic acid (8.229 g/m2.h). Based on pre-treatment test, formic acid 9% together with examined corrosion inhibitor and clay stabilizer, can be used as an alternative to regular HCl 15% for stimulation purpose where more areas will be covered that previously left unreachable by regular acid 15%. In addition, potentially more effective squeezed scale inhibitor using organic acid can also be achieved by performing further experiments.
The method presented in this paper for pre-treatment experimental studies of organic acid can provide engineers with intensive guide to meet the best result of organic acid treatment.
An Expert Software System has Accomplished Full Implementation of Well Integrity Management System WIMS Resulting to Excellent Safety and Production Sustainability for Critical Sour HPHT Field in Offshore Madura Strait, Indonesia
Authors: Ramadhani Fianti , Nurdin Syaiful , Etuhoko Michael Olu , Zhi Yang , Mulyono Sugeng , Mintardja Arvin , Dawson Marc 
Published: October 2021

Abstract
Four high-pressure-high temperature (HPHT) and sour gas wells are currently operating at Madura offshore as the only productive assets for Husky-CNOOC Madura Limited (HCML). Each well performance is very crucial to fulfill the demand of the gas customers in East Java, Indonesia.
Since starting production in 2017, the wells experienced two main well integrity challenges, high annulus pressure and wellhead growth. Both challenges are very dependent to the well flow rate and the flow duration. A continuous operation monitoring is highly required in order to keep the wells operating safely.
To overcome the challenges, HCML established a Well Integrity Management System (WIMS) document that approached several international standards as its basis. As company grows, development plan challenged the WIMS to perform faster and more efficient as compared to the existing manual system. From there, the journey of WIMS digitalization began. The journey started with the alignment of the existing WIMS document to the ISO-16530-1 at Operational Phase with more stringent boundary to operate the wells safely. The alignment covers, but not limited to the organizational structure, well barriers and criteria, monitoring and surveillance, annulus pressure management, and maintenance. The document also covered risk assessment and management of well integrity failure, which was the backbone of the WIMS digitalization.
The current digital solutions allow production data to be accessed and retrieved directly from the system for analysis purposes. It compares the recorded data with pre-determined rules and parameters set in the system. It triggers a notification to the responsible personnel to perform the required action should any anomaly occurs. It also can send a reminder to users to schedule and complete a well Integrity test to ensure that a well is always in compliance with the WIMS. All test reports and documentation are stored in the system as preparation for any future audit.
A key requirement of the expert software system was access to future developments that can offer enhanced functionality of the well integrity platform through additional near time capabilities such as predictive erosion and corrosion for downhole flow wetted components. This is being developed to enhance workover scheduling for existing wells and material selection for new wells and is planned to update automatically critical well integrity criteria such as tubing burst, collapse and MAASP.
Casing Integrity Evaluation in Complex Subsurface Intervention Abandonment Wells Using Magnetic Ranging
Authors: Rassadkin Georgy , Ridgway Douglas , Dorey Jamie 
Published: October 2021

Abstract
This paper describes how active and passive magnetic ranging logging used while drilling subsurface intervention wells shows characteristics of the target well casing integrity and damage.
Over the course of the development of a novel active magnetic ranging system and through several years of commercial application, data has been collected and analyzed to understand the characteristics of casing damage. This paper explains the methods used in field operations to collect this data. Using the gathered information, various stages of casing damage and poor integrity are shown.
Results obtained from active and passive magnetic ranging are presented in the context of identifying casing damage. This is a departure from the standard methods of interpreting the data as it is not focused on locating a wellbore but determining the integrity of the casing. Casing integrity in idle wells is usually understood by conventional logging techniques until there is a restriction or damage on the well. Magnetic ranging logging performed during the intervention to abandon these wells can give an indication to operators of the casing integrity that otherwise would have been unknown without access to the damaged well. This can help optimize subsequent abandonment procedures as well as assist with field planning into the future to mitigate issues stemming from casing integrity and to identify the causes of previously unknown critical casing damage.
The paper reports surface experimental data and compares it with two field examples. In the first field example, the passive magnetic interference from a hundred-year-old casing in the offset well caused more than 100000nT deviation from the reference field approximately 1ft away from the offset well, suggesting severe casing damage. The active magnetic signature measured simultaneously approaches zero, pointing to a lack of electrical continuity in the offset casing caused by a complete break. The second field example shows an offset well segment with passive interference of 7000nT in the presence of a stable active magnetic signal at approximately 2ft separation between wells due to possible casing damage without complete separation. The passive interference increases to 14000 nT at deeper depth while the active signal approaches zero due to a complete casing break.
Novel application using the data collected by active and passive magnetic ranging techniques is being applied for the understanding of issues related to casing integrity.