OPTICall

Thermal Profile and

Investigation Service
Distributed Temperature Sensing.
On Demand.
Distributed temperature sensing (DTS) measures a wellbores ther-
mal profile and pinpoints production problems such as tubing leaks
or underperforming gas-lift systems. The advantages of having these
comprehensive capabilities are manyoperational flexibility, rig-time
savings, improved data qualitybut until now DTS was not available
for most of todays wells completed before this technology was
an option. Still, other wells have not had access to this beneficial
service because of economic constraints.
Now Schlumberger brings you fast, cost-effective thermal profiling
capabilities ... on demand.
A New Line of Investigation
for Improved Field Productivity
Get the advantages of distributed temperature sensing through a line-conveyed service, when and where
you need it. The OPTICall* thermal profile and investigation service delivers the only on-demand DTS avail-
able in the market. At your well quickly and deployed using slickline-type intervention, the OPTICall service
uses the OpticLine* fiber-optic line for continuous, definitive data acquisition with minimal interference.
Once the OpticLine system is deployed, youll get the quick answers you need for improved productivity.
DTS on Demand
SINGLE-TRIP EFFICIENCY
In addition to thermal profiling, the
OpticLine system has the ability to
run conventional production logging
tools in memory mode. Save even
more valuable rig time by using the
OpticLine system as a method of
logging sensor conveyance.
The immediacy of the OPTICall service results provides a distinctive advantage that saves time and
money. As soon as the line is deployed, the data is instantly transported to the surface and can be
analyzed on site. With no waiting for data analysis, many problems can be diagnosed quickly, and the
best course of action for intervention can be followed. In addition to having immediate information for
onsite diagnosis, you can request a more extensive field report for a more in-depth look at thermal
events that indicate completion issues such as gas-lift malfunction or flow behind the casing.
Answers at the Wellsite
DEFINITIVE DATA ANALYSIS
Using THERMA* thermal model-
ing and analysis software, you
can further assess well flow
performance. The software loads
multiple DTS temperature traces
for detailed data viewing in two or
three dimensions.
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1,200
1,400
1,600
1,800
2,000
Distance, m
Stimulated intervals
No-flow zone
Reservoir interval
00:02
00:32
01:02
01:32
02:02
02:22
Toe
Heel
The OPTICall service provides continuous measurements by thermally profiling the wellbore along the entire
length of the fiber-optic line simultaneously. The result is a complete picture of downhole activity that enables
a quick analysis of decreased production. The OPTICall service quickly and efficiently tracks fluid movements
for real-time evaluation of performance and diagnosis of production issues. With this low-risk, highly eco-
nomic monitoring solution, you can detect leaks, monitor gas lift valve performance, and evaluate fractures
through an easily deployed service.
Immediate, Continuous Measurements
FIBER-OPTIC INNOVATION
The OpticLine system launches
10-nanosecond bursts of light down
the optic fiber and backscatters
a small amount. Rear-scattered
light is then analyzed to measure
temperature simultaneously along
the entire length of the line.
PRUDHOE BAY CASE STUDY:
FAST IDENTIFICATION OF MULTIPLE TUBING LEAKS
The OPTICall service was used to quickly and accurately pinpoint
multiple tubing leaks in a well in Prudhoe Bay. Initially, the well was
completed without gas-lift capabilities, but when it was determined
artificial lift would be required, the operator opted for the installation
of gas-lift straddles. Two leaks were detected by using the OPTICall
service, one near the upper gas-lift straddle and another at the lower
tubing straddle. Instantaneous detection of temperature anomalies in the
wellbore, as well as the quick deployment of the line-conveyed service,
provided fast, cost-effective thermal profiling that allowed the operator
to view ineffective completions and to improve field productivity.
OPTICall Service at Work
LAKE MARACAIBO CASE STUDY:
HIGHLY ACCURATE DETECTION OF FAULTY GAS LIFT
The distributed temperature sensing technology of the OPTICall
service was widely used in oil wells located at Lake Maracaibo,
where approximately 95% of the wells are produced using gas lift.
In one well, an OpticLine fiber-optic line was deployed to assess an
entire gas-lift system and to determine if the wells instability was
caused by low API gravity. During 12 hours of monitoring, thermal
events were pinpointed at two valves located at different depths.
A constant cooling effect at the first valve and intermittent activity
at the deeper valve suggested inefficient gas lift. The highly ac-
curate thermal profiling of wellbore activity allowed the operator to
effectively plan a proper course of action for gas-lift optimization.
WESTERN CANADA CASE STUDY:
COST-EFFECTIVE MULTIZONE INFLOW MONITORING
An operator used the OPTICall service to successfully measure
the temperature profile of multizone gas wells in the Deep Basin
of Western Canada. A majority of the wells were completed using
production tubing positioned near the lowest perforated interval
to lift produced water to the surface. This form of completion made
production logging more expensive because tubing had to be pulled
before logging. Cost-effective distributed temperature sensing from
the OPTICall service enabled inflow distribution to be calculated
using a line-conveyed service without pulling the tubing. In
addition to a reduction in operating costs, the on-demand DTS
service ultimately led to increased efficiency in future reservoir
stimulation practices.
OPTICall
With the OPTICall service,
you can track wellbore
fluid movements, evaluate
downhole performance, and
diagnose production issues,
all on demand. Thermally
profile your entire well
simultaneously, continu-
ously, and in real time with
fiber-optic technology that
enables instant monitoring of
dynamic temperature events.
Get immediate answers at
the wellsite, improve field
productivity, and be certain.
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