Well Intervention: An Overview
Well intervention is the process of performing remedial or maintenance work on an oil or gas well to improve or restore its production. The process may involve various techniques and equipment, including but not limited to subsea well intervention, logging services, and well intervention equipment. In this blog, we will take a closer look at each of these aspects of well intervention.
Subsea Well Intervention
Subsea well intervention refers to the process of performing remedial or maintenance work on a well that is located on the seabed floor. The process may involve the use of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) or manned submersibles to perform the necessary work. Subsea well intervention is necessary when a well is not accessible by conventional methods or when the well is too deep to be serviced by surface equipment. The process may involve various techniques such as wellhead repair, well cleanout, and stimulation.
Logging Services
Logging services are an essential part of well intervention, as they provide critical information about the well's condition and production potential. Logging involves the use of specialized tools to measure various parameters such as temperature, pressure, and fluid properties in the wellbore. The information obtained from logging services is used to determine the production potential of the well and identify any issues that may be hindering its performance.
Well Intervention Services
Well intervention services involve a range of activities aimed at improving or restoring the production of an oil or gas well. These services may include well stimulation, well cleanout, wellhead repair, and other remedial work. The type of intervention required depends on the well's condition and the nature of the problem that is affecting its production. For example, if the well is producing at a lower rate than expected, it may require stimulation to increase its production.
Well Intervention Equipment
Well intervention equipment refers to the specialized tools and equipment used to perform various well intervention activities. Some common well intervention equipment includes coiled tubing, slickline, wireline, and hydraulic workover units. Coiled tubing is a long, flexible pipe that is used to clean out the wellbore or perform other activities such as stimulation. Slickline and wireline are used to lower tools and instruments into the wellbore to perform logging and other activities. Hydraulic workover units are used to perform more extensive well intervention activities such as wellhead repair and stimulation.
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