Advancement in Completion Technologies Prove Successful in DeepwaterFrac-Pack and Horizontal Gravel-Pack Completions (2006)

Advancement in Completion Technologies Proves Successful in Deepwater Frac-Pack and Horizontal Gravel-Pack Completions M. Lorenz; M. Lorenz Baker Oil Tools Search for other works by this author on: This Site Google Scholar G. Ratterman; G. Ratterman Baker Oil Tools Search for other works by this author on: This Site Google Scholar F. Martins; F. Martins Baker Oil Tools Search for other works by this author on: This Site Google Scholar W. Triplett W. Triplett Baker Oil Tools Search for other works by this author on: This Site Google Scholar Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, San Antonio, Texas, USA, September 2006. Paper Number: SPE-103103-MS https://doi.org/10.2118/103103-MS Published: September 24 2006 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share Twitter LinkedIn Get Permissions Search Site Citation Lorenz, M., Ratterman, G., Martins, F., and W. Triplett. "Advancement in Completion Technologies Proves Successful in Deepwater Frac-Pack and Horizontal Gravel-Pack Completions." Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, San Antonio, Texas, USA, September 2006. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/103103-MS Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Reference Manager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentAll ProceedingsSociety of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition Search Advanced Search Abstract When operating companies and the service companies combine teamwork and technology development with cohesive communication and planning, the result is proper integration of multi-discipline technologies to ensure successful field applications. The authors will outline some of the obstacles encountered and describe how the tools and procedures were designed to optimize reliability and achieve completions with better well life.Completion case histories are reviewed for wells in Brazil's offshore and deepwater Campos Basin, and deepwater Gulf of Mexico. The discussion addresses well planning, pumping operations, frac-pack design, selection of well screens with extended longevity and fluid systems that prevent formation damage.Openhole deviated and horizontal completions continue to be a primary method for reducing cost and improving recovery by maximizing reservoir contact. Integrating this technology with Intelligent Well Systems achieves a significant reduction in the number of wells required to maximize well productivity and reservoir drainage. Openhole completions have been utilized to successfully develop many of the reserves in offshore Brazil. These completion types include horizontal producers and injectors, gravel packs, stand alone screens, openhole gravel packs with annular isolation and integration of Intelligent Well Systems.Globally, technology has enabled the successful application of gravel packs in lateral lengths exceeding 8,300 feet, and water depths exceeding 6,100 feet. The growth of frac packing in deepwater Gulf of Mexico has intensified engineering efforts to meet the demands specified by the operating companies for fracturing formations with high permeability. Frac-pack applications in deep water can require pump rates exceeding 60 barrels per minute and proppant concentrations of 15 ppa. Specialized tools and performance software have advanced to address the increasing demands and risk management required in today's deepwater market. The evolution of technology is enabling reduced operations risk, better reliability and enhanced oil recovery. Keywords: sand control, Upstream Oil & Gas, service tool, assembly, fluid-loss control valve, frac and pack, drilling operation, control valve, gravel-pack completion, open hole Subjects: Drilling Operations, Hydraulic Fracturing, Directional drilling, Gravel pack design & evaluation, Frac and pack, Sand Control, Completion Operations Copyright 2006, Society of Petroleum Engineers You can access this article if you purchase or spend a download.