Running a Scab Liner

The Situation

Reservoir fluids were venting to the surface through a break in the production casing annulus.

Services Provided

  • Well planning
  • Engineering
  • Procurement
  • Project management
  • Drilling supervision
  • Trouble shooting

Outcome

This project was classed as a high-risk operation by the client, complicated by the high reservoir temperature, the extreme depth at which the repairs were to take place, and the close tolerances of the materials comprising the casing annulus. The well was successfully brought back into production.