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MULTIZONE COMPLETIONS
All oil and gas wells with completions designed to address two or more zones of in-
terest involve several issues requiring detailed review for a satisfactory completion
design. Not only must the completion design address the characteristics of the well's
producing zones, but it must also address issues of selectivity and ensure compati-
bility of all devices making up the completion. The completion must not only be eval-
uated as it stands, but also in consideration of the run in and setting procedures.
Wellbore pressures, temperature, tool setting, tool movements, tubing movements,
rotational limitations, and landing are all among the necessary considerations.
Multizone completions might involve only single string packers or a combination of
dual string packers, depending on the producing and isolation requirements. In
addition, flow control equipment is normally necessary for tool setting and
testing as well as selective flow and circulation. It is important that all
flow control equipment be carefully selected to meet production
specifications and profile compatibility. Similar to flow control
equipment, the selection of subsurface safety equipment must be
selected in consideration of the entire system and run in
procedures. The safety valve can incorporate the same selective
profiles as the flow control equipment, which provides
virtually unlimited flow control positioning options with no
additional restrictions to the ID.
Issues of space out, tubing movement, and body movement are
increasingly important as the complexity of the completion increases with
multiple zones and more extreme conditions. Packer selection might include
all retrievable, all permanent, or a combination of retrievable and permanent mod-
els. Regardless of the specific design criteria for a given Multizone Completion, it is
most important that the design be developed as a "system", both for the well's
planned operation and the ability to successfully put the system in place. Coopera-
tive detailed planning between the operator and service company well in advance of
the installation is key to the success of complex Multizone Completions.
MULTIPLE ZONE
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SINGLE STRING
SELECTIVE COMPLETION
The single string selective completion permits selec-
tive production, testing, stimulation, and isolation of
various zones. This example shows a completion
using permanent or retrievable seal bore packers and
locator tubing seal assemblies. The use of seal bore
packers is one method that allows perforating and
testing of each zone as the well is completed progres-
sively from the bottom up. Selectivity after completion
is accomplished by opening and closing sliding
sleeves between the packers. Blast joints located
adjacent to producing zones resist the erosive forces
of the produced fluids.
SEATING NIPPLE
DB RETAINER
PRODUCTION PACKER
CM SLIDING SLEEVE
BLAST JOINT
G-22 LOCATOR SEAL ASSEMBLY
DB RETAINER
PRODUCTION PACKER
CM SLIDING SLEEVE
BLAST JOINT
G-22 LOCATOR SEAL ASSEMBLY
DB RETAINER
PRODUCTION PACKER
SEAL BORE EXTENSION
SEATING NIPPLE
WIRELINE ENTRY GUIDE
G-22 LOCATOR
SEAL ASSEMBLY
SEAL BORE EXTENSION
SEAL BORE EXTENSION
MULTIPLE ZONE
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ONE TRIP SINGLE STRING
SELECTIVE COMPLETION
This selective completion allows for a single trip
flanged up completion utilizing HS Hydraulic Set or
FH Hydrostatic Set Tubing Retrievable Packers
along with sliding sleeves. The completion allows for
commingling of zones or separate production, isola-
tion, testing, or stimulation of individual zones. Selec-
tivity is accomplished by opening and closing sliding
sleeves between the packers. If selective set hydrau-
lic or hydrostatic set packers are utilized, then each
packer can be selectively set and individually tested
to ensure proper isolation between zones.
CM SLIDING SLEEVE
HS SINGLE STRING
RETRIEVABLE HYDRAULIC
SET PACKER
CM SLIDING SLEEVE
BLAST JOINT
CM SLIDING SLEEVE
BLAST JOINT
HS SINGLE STRING
RETRIEVABLE
HYDRAULIC SET PACKER
SEATING NIPPLE
WIRELINE ENTRY GUIDE
HS SINGLE STRING
RETRIEVABLE HYDRAULIC
SET PACKER
MULTIPLE ZONE
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HIGH PRESSURE DUAL
STRING COMPLETION
Completions of high pressure Multizone wells
normally dictate the use of permanent packers. The
lower packer isolates the lower payzone, with produc-
tion directed through the packer's seal assembly, pro-
ducing through the long string side of the latching-
type parallel flow tube. Flow from the upper zone is
produced through the bore of the upper packer direct-
ed into the short string bore of the Model A Parallel
Flow Tube. Slimline T-Series Tubing Retrievable
Safety Valves allow for dual completion strings above
the Parallel Flow Tube and provide the automatic
shut-in of the well in the event of damage to the tree
or tubing strings above the packer, as required in off-
shore completions. This installation requires an alter-
nate upper bore in the top packer to provide sufficient
diameter for the dual flow paths while also providing
the seal area to isolate the upper zone's pressure at
the packer. Additional seal bore extensions can be
added to both the lower packer and latching-type par-
allel flow tube if required by anticipated tubing
movement.
T-SERIES SAFETY VALVE
PARALLEL FLOW TUBE
SEAL ASSEMBLY
FAB-1 RETAINER
PRODUCTION PACKER
BLAST JOINT
L-36 LOCATOR SEAL ASSEMBLY
D RETAINER
PRODUCTION PACKER
MILLOUT EXTENSION
SEATING NIPPLE
WIRELINE ENTRY GUIDE
MULTIPLE ZONE
Rev., August, 2003
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ONE TRIP DUAL COMPLETION
Dual zone completions that are subject to crossflow or
prohibited from commingled production can be de-
signed for one-trip installation. Hydraulic set packers
permit flanged up setting. Seating nipples positioned
below each packer provide for the temporary plugging
required for setting of the packer or as required
through the life of the well. A sliding sleeve, positioned
on the long string above the lower packer, provides
for circulation or spotting of fluids for upper zone treat-
ment or the option of producing the upper zone
through the long string. Slimline Subsurface Safety
Valves can be installed on both strings above the dual
packer to provide the automatic shut-in of the well in
the event of damage to the tree or tubing strings
above the packer, as required in offshore comple-
tions. This system provides for single trip retrievability
of the entire completion system.
GT HYDRAULIC
SET DUAL PACKER
BLAST JOINT
CM SLIDING SLEEVE
HS SINGLE STRING
RETRIEVABLE HYDRAULIC
SET PACKER
SEATING NIPPLE
E HYDRO-TRIP PRESSURE SUB
WIRELINE ENTRY GUIDE
SEATING NIPPLE
SCOOPHEAD
T-SERIES SAFETY VALVE
T-SERIES SAFETY VALVE
MULTIPLE ZONE
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ONE TRIP SELECTIVE
DUAL COMPLETION
Multizone completions can be addressed with both
flexibility and long term economics incorporated into
the design. The use of both dual and single string hy-
draulic set retrievable packers provides for setting of
all the packers following installation of the tree. Multi-
ple payzones can be perforated in the initial comple-
tion procedures, and then isolated as desired without
requiring future rig intervention. Sliding sleeves can
be positioned to selectively produce from either tub-
ing string between the dual packers. A Telescoping
Swivel Sub is positioned below the upper dual packer
on the short string to accommodate the run-in and
make up procedures. Seating nipples are positioned
below the lower dual packer, as well as lower single
string packer, which provide for temporary plugging
required during the packer setting procedures. This
type of completion configuration offers long term flex-
ibility for changing well conditions while providing a
completely retrievable completion system.
CM SLIDING SLEEVE
WIRELINE ENTRY GUIDE
HS SINGLE STRING
RETRIEVABLE HYDRAULIC
SET PACKER
SEATING NIPPLE
CM SLIDING SLEEVE
BLAST JOINT
CM SLIDING SLEEVE
HS SINGLE STRING
RETRIEVABLE HYDRAULIC
SET PACKER
GT HYDRAULIC
SET DUAL PACKER
TELESCOPING SWIVEL SUB
CM SLIDING SLEEVE
BLAST JOINT
GT HYDRAULIC
SET DUAL PACKER
SEATING NIPPLE
BLAST JOINT
MULTIPLE ZONE