WHITE NILE (5B) PETROLEUM OPERATING CO.

BLOCK 8, SUDAN

DINDER-1

WELL TEST PROGRAM

Prepared By:

__________________
Assad Barri
Well Test Eng.

Reviewed By:

___________________
Rosnan Misman
Head, Reservoir Eng.

__________________
T. Puru
Drilling Supt

___________________
Ahmed Elyas
Head of Drilling

Agreed By:

_______________
Alias Salih
Expl. Manager

_________________
Ahmed Jubralla
Tech. Services Mgr.

________________
Abdalla Alhaj
Dev. Manager

Approved By:

___________________
Zamanuri Ibrahim
GM Exp. &Dev.

_________________
Dawelbit Abdel Rahman
Act. Operations Manager

TABLE OF CONTENTS:
1.0 INTRODUCTION: ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 TEST OBJECTIVE:..................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 TEST INTERVAL: ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 WELL DATA: ............................................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.4 CASING DATA:.......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.0 TEST REQUIREMENT:.............................................................................................................................................................. 4
2.1 PERFORATION: ......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 FLUID SAMPLING:.................................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.3 CUSHION:................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.4 DATA ACQUISITION:............................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.4.1 SURFACE DATA AQUISITION: .................................................................................................................................. 6
2.4.2 DOWN-HOLE DATA AQUISITION:............................................................................................................................ 6
2.5 TEST INTERVAL ISOLATION: ................................................................................................................................................ 6
3.0 TEST PROGRAM OUTLINE: .................................................................................................................................................... 7
4.0 TEST PREPARATION:............................................................................................................................................................... 9
4.1 WELL TEST EQUIPMENT: ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
4.2 DST STRING & RIG FLOOR PREPARATION: ....................................................................................................................... 9
4.3 WELL PREPARATION: ........................................................................................................................................................... 10
5.0 SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS: .............................................................................................................................................. 10
5.1 DST#1 (1132.5 1138.0 mRTE Possible Oil Zone):................................................................................................................. 10
5.1.1 DEPTH CORRELATION & PERFORATION:............................................................................................................ 10
5.1.2 RUNNING TEST STRING & CONDUCT TEST OPERATIONS: ............................................................................. 11
5.2 DST#2 (1077.0 1084.0 mRTE): .............................................................................................................................................. 13
5.3 DST#3 (1032.5 1039.0 mRTE): .............................................................................................................................................. 14
5.4 WELL KILLING: ...................................................................................................................................................................... 14
5.5 COMPLETION FLUID: ............................................................................................................................................................ 14
5.6 WELL SUSPENSION................................................................................................................................................................ 14
6.0 HSE DURING TESTING OPERATIONS: ............................................................................................................................... 14
6.1 GENERAL POINTS: ................................................................................................................................................................. 14
6.2 FIRE FIGHTING: ...................................................................................................................................................................... 15
6.3 WELL OPERATING AND TESTING PROCEDURES: .......................................................................................................... 15
6.4 CONTINGENCY MEASURES:................................................................................................................................................ 15
6.4.1 SURFACE LEAK:......................................................................................................................................................... 15
6.4.2 DOWNHOLE LEAK: ................................................................................................................................................... 16
6.4.3 FIRE ON SITE .............................................................................................................................................................. 16
7.0 CREW ORGANIZATION AND DUTIES: ............................................................................................................................... 16
8.0 CONTIGENT EMERGENCY PROCEDURES: ....................................................................................................................... 16
ATTACHMENTS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 18

1.0 INTRODUCTION:
This document provides the specific well test program for the Dinder-1 wildcat well. This program details
the operations to be followed during all phases of the well testing operations. The well test supervisor may
adjust the test program based on well behavior and recovered fluid type after consultation and approval of
Exploration department. It is essential that safety is given the highest priority during all phases of the well
testing program and that all personnel involved are fully aware of their responsibilities.
Dinder-1 was the first well drilled in block 8 by Chevron.It was spedded on 22nd February 1982 and
reached final TD of 4240.5 mRTE on 5th April 1983. The objective of the well was to explore hydrocarbon
potential in Dinder II & III formations as primary target and in Blue Nile Formations as secondary target.

Three DSTs were conducted. No flow was observed in DST#1 (2780.0 2804.0 m). DST#2 (2592.0
2606.0 m) produced gas with declining flowrate from 1665 Mscfd to a final flowrate of 54.5 Mscfd. DST#3
(1106.0 1124.0 m) using swabbing method and recovered 98.8 bbls formation water and 0.5 bbls oil.

1.1 TEST OBJECTIVE:

In addition to standard reservoir parameters, the testing program is designed to evaluate certain key
parameter for Dinder-1 development planning. They are:
To confirm the fluid content and presence of movable hydrocarbon of the reservoir sands.
To determine the magnitude of the flow rate that the well can sustain under selected conditions.
To determine the initial reservoir pressure and temperature.
To determine the formation productivity, permeability and skin factor.
To collect fluid samples (bottom hole and surface) for fluid properties, characteristics and
composition determination.
1.2 TEST INTERVAL:

DST#1
Dinder I
DST#2
Dinder I
DST#3
Dinder I

Interval
(mRTE)

Perforation Interval
(m)

Average Porosity
(%)

Average SW
(%)

Anticipated
Results

1132.5 1138.0

5.5

21

72

Possible Oil

1077.0 1084.0

7.0

20

65

Possible Oil

1032.5 1039.0

6.5

23

60

Possible Oil

1.3 WELL DATA:

Well Name:
Concession Area:
Operations Base:
Seismic Line:
Final Total Depth(MDRTE):
PBTD (MDRTE)
RTE Drilling Rig (ZPEB 747) :
RTE Service Rig (ZPEB 2062) :
RTE Difference
Ground Level Elevation:
Well Status

Dinder-1
Block 8
Khartoum, Sudan

AFE No
AFE Planned Days
AFE Amount

08 - 08017
25 Days
USD 904,481.00

4240.0 meters
88.4 meters (Cement Plug)
6.71 meters
4.1 meters
2.61 meters
426.7 meters
Suspended

13661.0 feet
290.0 feet
22 feet
13.5 feet
9.5 feet
1400.0 feet

Note: Reference log is SLB "DLL-MSFL-GR-SP" log dated 10th Jan 1983.
1.4 CASING DATA:
Casing

Specification

Setting Depth (mRTE)

Surface Casing

13 3/8

955.0 m

Production Casing

9 5/8

3025.0 m

2.0 TEST REQUIREMENT:

2.1 PERFORATION:
All intervals to be tested will be perforated with 4 HSD casing gun. The gun will be fired
electrically. The specification of the gun is as follows.
4
5 SPF
72
Power Jet Omega
Electrical

Size
Shot Density
Phasing
Charge
Firing System

2.2 FLUID SAMPLING:

Atmospheric oil sample will be collected for on-site analysis and for other studies. Water produced will
be collected at different time during main flow for analysis to confirm if it is formation water. Mud, kill
fluid and cushion sample should be taken for analysis also. All samples must be collected in duplicate
containers and labeled with detail information (place, time, interval, choke size, flow rate and person)
and prepared to be transported to WNPOC Khartoum warehouse.

Study
Item/Objective
Natural Flow Oil*
Formation water for
lab analysis
Pumped Oil for lab
analysis*
PVT Oil sample for
lab analysis
PVT gas sample for
lab analysis
Natural Flow Oil*
Formation water for
lab analysis
Pumped Oil for lab
analysis*
PVT Oil sample for
lab analysis
PVT gas sample for
lab analysis
Natural Flow Oil*
Formation water for
lab analysis
Pumped Oil for lab
analysis*
PVT Oil sample for
lab analysis
PVT gas sample for
lab analysis

Vol.
Required

Number
of cans

Total
Volume
Required

DST

Reservoir
Name

5 Litres
205 Litres

8
1 Drum

40 Litres
205 Litres

DST-1

Dinder I

5 Litres

10 Litres

DST-1

Dinder I

5 Litres
205 Litres

8
1 Drum

40 Litres
205 Litres

DST-1

Dinder I

600cc

4 Bottles

2400 cc

DST-1

Dinder I

20 Litres

2 Gas Bottles

40 Litres

DST-1

Dinder I

5 Litres
205 Litres

8
1 Drum

40 Litres
205 Litres

DST-2

Dinder I

5 Litres

10 Litres

DST-2

Dinder I

5 Litres
205 Litres

8
1 Drum

40 Litres
205 Litres

DST-2

Dinder I

600 cc

4 Bottles

2400 cc

DST-2

Dinder I

20 Litres

2 Gas Bottles

40 Litres

DST-2

Dinder I

5 Litres
205 Litres

8
1 Drum

40 Litres
205 Litres

DST-3

Dinder I

5 Litres

10 Litres

DST-3

Dinder I

5 Litres
205 Litres

8
1 Drum

40 Litres
205 Litres

DST-3

Dinder I

600 cc

4 Bottles

2400 cc

DST-3

Dinder I

20 Litres

2 Gas Bottles

40 Litres

DST-3

Dinder I

Sampling
Point
Choke
Manifold
Choke
Manifold
Choke
Manifold
Downhole
sample
Separator
Choke
Manifold
Choke
Manifold
Choke
Manifold
Downhole
sample
Separator
Choke
Manifold
Choke
Manifold
Choke
Manifold
Downhole
sample
Separator

* If natural oil sample is collected during natural flow, pumped flow oil is not required, and vice
versa.
Note on Fluid Sampling:
If possible, oil samples should be collected during natural flow; however, the oil samples can be
collected during pumping. It is important that sample containers be clearly marked with the flow type.
Formation water samples [if produced] can be collected during pumping flow.
If there is gas production, PVT gas samples should be collected from separator.

2.3 CUSHION:
Using NaCl with 200 psi over balance formation pressure for perforation. The required brine density is
9.3ppg. All other requirements for all DSTs are shown in the table below.

2.4 DATA ACQUISITION:

All downhole and surface data acquisition should be carried out and reported by CNLC.
2.4.1 SURFACE DATA AQUISITION:
a. Wellhead:
Wellhead pressure/temperature data should be recorded at the choke manifold data header. Fluid samples
should be collected for BS&W API gravity.
b. Separator:
All data collected at the separator (i.e., pressure, temperature, fluid rates and etc.) should be done manually
and electronically.
2.4.2 DOWN-HOLE DATA AQUISITION:
Four memory gauges with sampling rate of 5 seconds should be run throughout the test duration to record
reservoir pressure and temperature. Four gauges will be housed in gauge carriers, which is part of the test
string, 2 inside, 2 outside.
2.5 TEST INTERVAL ISOLATION:
The intervals should be tested from bottoms up. The test intervals would be isolated by drillable bridge plug
or squeeze cement plug in accordance with the test result. Squeeze cement plug might be set on the interval
that tested 100 percent water before moving to the next test.

3.0 TEST PROGRAM OUTLINE:

All DSTs are planned to be carried out in 9 5/8 casing section. The summary of the test program is as per
the table below:

Expected

No.

Operation Program

Rig Move, Rig Up

72

Change 9 5/8 tubing head spool & Test same.

12

Pressure test BOP.

Pressure test surface equipment.

Drill out cement plug#1 & #2 and clean hole.

48

4
5

Duration (hrs)

Run Bit & Scraper. Displace wellbore to 9.3ppg completion fluid (NaCl).
POOH Bit & Scraper. Pressure test casing.

24

Logging for casing integrity.

CBL-CCL-VDL-GR.

12

DST#1
8

RIH WCP, correlate and perforate the zone

RIH test string with PCP stator and pressure test

16

10

Set Packer and pressure test.

11

Install testing wellhead and RIH with PCP drive rods and rotor

10

12

Nipple up drive motor and connect flow line and kill line & pressure test lines

13

Initial cleaning period

14

Initial build up period

15

Main cleaning period

25

16

17

Main flow period

Note: Collect surface/downhole samples 1-2 Hrs prior to shut in the well
Main build up period
Note: Close LPR-N valve prior to stopping the PC Pump.

12

24

18

Circulation

19

POOH test string

24

20

Tag sand accumulation

21

Set bridge plug and pressure test

DST#2
22

RIH WCP, correlate and perforate the zone

23

RIH test string with PCP stator and pressure test

16

24

Set Packer and pressure test.

25

Install testing wellhead and RIH with PCP drive rods and rotor

10

26

Nipple up drive motor and connect flow line and kill line & pressure test lines

27

Initial cleaning period

28

Initial build up period

29

Main cleaning period

25

30

31

Main flow period

Note: Collect surface/downhole samples 1-2 Hrs prior to shut in the well
Main build up period
Note: Close LPR-N valve prior to stopping the PC Pump.

12

24

32

Circulation

33

POOH test string

24

34

Tag sand accumulation

35

Set bridge plug and pressure test

DST#3
36

RIH WCP, correlate and perforate the zone

37

RIH test string with PCP stator and pressure test

16

38

Set Packer and pressure test.

39

Install testing wellhead and RIH with PCP drive rods and rotor

10

40

Nipple up drive motor and connect flow line and kill line & pressure test lines

41

Initial cleaning period

42

Initial build up period

43

Main cleaning period

25

44

45

Main flow period

Note: Collect surface/downhole samples 1-2 Hrs prior to shut in the well
Main build up period
Note: Close LPR-N valve prior to stopping the PC Pump.

12

24

46

Circulation

47

POOH test string

24

48

Tag sand accumulation

49

Set bridge plug and pressure test

50

NU Suspension tree & secure the well

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605.0

Total

25.2 Days

4.0 TEST PREPARATION:

All equipments provided by service companies should be detailed in load out lists, which should be
supplied to the wellsite. Upon arrival on the rig, the senior representative from each service companies
should check that all equipments have arrived and are in good condition. Any deficiencies must be acted
upon and highlighted immediately to the well test supervisor.
Safety must be given the highest priority while preparing for and running the well test. A safety meeting
should be held before testing commences and at relevant intervals throughout the test program.
Approval from Drilling Supt. must be obtained for any major deviation from planned work.

4.1 WELL TEST EQUIPMENT:

4.1.1 DOWN-HOLE TOOLS:
a.

All downhole test tools will be pressure tested to 3000 psi, drifted to 2.125 and have ID, OD
and lengths recorded.

b.

Before each interval testing commences, the pressure test charts of Downhole tools must be
supplied by Contractor well test supervisor.
4.1.2 SURFACE EQUIPMENT:

a.

All surface equipments will be pressure tested to 14MPa (2000 psi) upstream of choke
manifold and to 3.5MPa (500 psi) down stream of choke manifold.

b.

Before each interval testing commences, the pressure test charts of surface equipments must be
supplied by Contractor supervisor.

c.

Check flow meter calibrations by pumping a measured volume of water through each meter in
turn. Two consistent results should be obtained for each meter.

d.

Check conditions of differential pressure gauges with Dead Weight Tester (DWT) and,
thermometers, hydrometers, Daniel orifice plates.

4.2 DST STRING & RIG FLOOR PREPARATION:

a.

All tubing, drill collars, crossover subs are to be drifted and measured, all critical dimensions
must be recorded, and threads must be clean and in good condition.

b.

All PC pump drive rods must be laid out; threads & couplings must be cleaned & visually
inspected for damage.

c.

Clear the rig floor of all non-essential tools and equipment in preparation for and running of
the test string.

d.

Insure all rig & handling equipment in good operating condition.

4.3 WELL PREPARATION:

a.

Move the rig and all related equipment to well site.

b.

Position the truck mounted rig and spot all related equipment around the well.

c.

Install the well head and N/U the stump tested BOP onto the well. Pressure test well head and
BOP to 2000 psi. Pressure test casing to 2000 psi.

d.

M/U 8 1/2" Tri-cone bit and RIH To top of cement plug#1 at 88.0 meters. Drill out cement to
177.0 meters. Pressure test casing to 2000 psi.

e.

RIH to top of cement plug#2 at 1059.0 meters. Drill out cement to 1143.0 meters. Pressure test
to 2000 psi.

f.

M/U 8 1/2 bit and 9 5/8 casing scraper with DP. RIH to tag PBTD. Reverse circulate the
well clean to filtered completion brine.

g.

POOH with bit and scraper. L/D the bit and scraper and rack back the DP.

h.

R/U Schlumberger Wireline onto the well. RIH with CBL-VDL-GR-CCL to 1150 meters.

i.

Log up from PBTD to top of liner.

Note: Refer to Composite open hole log "DLL-MSFL-GR-SP" log dated 10th Jan 1983.

j.

Continue to POOH to surface. R/D E-Line.

Note: Before proceeding with perforation job, send the CBL-VDL-GR-CCL log
electronic copy to Technical Services Department (TSD) for verification on
cement bond quality. E-mail addresses:

mohammad.ishaq@wnpoc.com.sd,jamari.shah@wnpoc.com.sd,
amjed.abdalla@wnpoc.com.sd, assad.ahmed@wnpoc.com.sd
Contact person from TSD:
Jamari Shah, Snr. Geophysicist, contact no: +249 912392772
Approval must be obtained from TSD before proceeding with perforation job.

5.0 SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS:

5.1 DST#1 (1132.5 1138.0 mRTE Possible Oil Zone):
5.1.1 DEPTH CORRELATION & PERFORATION:
a.

Once an approval has been obtained from TSD, proceed to rig up Schlumberger Shooting
nipple and lubricator assembly.
Note: Conduct pre-job meeting before RIH with perforation gun.

b.

RIH with 4 casing gun as per section 2.1. Correlate as per CBL-VDL-GR-CCL.

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c.

Perforate test interval. POOH R/D Schlumbergers equipment.

Important Notes:
- In case of blowout during perforation job, cut the wire using wire cutter and close blind
rams, and then kill the well. Wire cutter to be serviced and checked for easy access prior RIH.
- Approval must be obtained from WNPOC Well Test Supervisor once gun is at depth, prior
to perforation.
5.1.2 RUNNING TEST STRING & CONDUCT TEST OPERATIONS:

a.

Make-up and RIH test string bottomhole assembly as per Attachment 2A. The final copy of
the test string configuration to be finalized onsite by WNPOC Test Supervisor.

b.

Run DST tools and pressure test to 21MPa (3000 psi).

c.

Run 3 EUE tubing with PC pump stator (5 1/2) and top fill with fresh water every 5
stands, pressure test PC pump stator and tubing to 14Mpa (2000psi).

d.

Run 4 EUE tubing and top fill with kill fluid and pressure test tubing string to 14MPa
(2000psi).

e.

Set RTTS packer and apply 3.5MPa (500 psi) for 10 minutes to annulus to ensure packer is
sealed.

f.

Install pump flow head, run rotor & drive rod string [insure rotor is fully engaged into stator
with stop bushing tag] space out and land drive rod string, install PCP drive head assembly.

g.

Connect surface lines to flowing head, pressure test surface equipment to 10MPa (1500 psi).

h.

Pull rotor clear of stator to eliminate down-hole problems with PCP equipment backing off.
Note: Conduct pre-job meeting before start flowing.

i.

Apply 10MPa (1500 psi) to annulus to open LPR-N test valve and hold pressure.

j.

Reinsert rotor into stator.

k.

Important Note: Prime concern is to avoid a large rapid drawdown on the formation,
therefore it is important to regulate pump speed & flow rate accordingly.
Initially begin pumping with 8 Hz pump speed through a 16/64 choke for 1/2 hour for initial
clean up.
Important Note:
- Monitor wellhead pressure & flow rate closely to avoid screens plugging off. Adjust pump
speed and choke size as necessary to achieve & maintain maximum stabilized flow rate.
- If screens plugging occurs, stop pump, lift rotor out of stator and back flush screens. Discus

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l.

and confirm procedures with CNLC Well Test Engineer & PCP Pump Operator.
Close LPR-N tester valve.

m.

Shut down drive motor and pull rotor from stator. Shut in the well for 2 hours initial pressure
build up.

n.

Apply 10MPa (1500 psi) to annulus to open LPR-N tester valve and hold pressure.

o.

Re-insert rotor to stator and start PC pump with 8 Hz and continue cleaning up well through
16/64 choke. Increase pump speed after 4 Hrs gradually by step of 2 Hz every 3 Hrs up to
16Hz according to well performance until 100% oil or stabilized BS&W is confirmed. Refer
to important note in step k.

p.

Continue flow for main flow period of 12 hrs. Monitor well head pressure & flow rate,
maintain pump speed and adjust choke size to achieve maximum stabilized flow rate. Refer to
important note below step k.

q.

Collect the required surface produced samples. Test the produced water. If it is likely
formation water, allow for the Rw measurement or the salinity of the produced water to
stabilize prior to collection of produced water samples.
Important Note: Take all required surface oil samples and water samples (if any) 2 Hrs
before end of the Main Flow Period.

r.

Apply annulus pressure to 14MPa (2000 psi) to activate RD sampler and collect bottom-hole
oil or water sample as required.

s.

Important Note: This must only be done at the end of the main flow period [1 2 hrs before
main build up period] and under supervision of CNLC supervisor.
Close LPR-N tester valve, then shut down drive motor, pull rotor out of stator and shut in
well for 24 Hrs for main build up period.

t.

Note: Do not lay down PCP drive head and related parts during the pressure build up exercise.
Apply 20MPa (3000 psi) pressure to annulus to activate RD circulation valve. CNLC testing
supervisor to confirm.

u.

Start pumping with PC pump to shear the oil inside tubing if necessary.

v.

Pull rotor out of stator.

w.

Reverse circulate to clean up drive rods & tubing. All returns back to storage tanks separating
oil and water. Open BOP rams, circulate hole on trip tank.

x.

Lay down PC pump drive head and surface equipment. Pull drive rods & rotor and lay down.

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y.

Reverse circulate tubing clean if necessary.

z.

Important Note: Never kill the well by bull heading without prior approval from Khartoum
Office.
Release & unseat RTTS packer, [monitor closely for flow or losses, record results] Insure
well is static.

aa.

If well flows, follow standard well killing procedures, record pressures if any, insure well is
static.

bb.

If well on vacuum, top fill annulus & record volume required to stabilize to static.

cc.

POOH & rack tubing in mast [rack testing tools in mast if possible or lay down for service as
required.
Important Note: Inspect tubing while POOH and record any solid deposition observed.
Check the condition of sand screen.

dd.

Rig up CNLC slick line unit. Run +/- 60m of tubing or drill pipe kill string with slick line reentry guide

ee.

Install full opening ball valve on top of kill string (insure it is fitted with a box end
to avoid thread wear damage by slick line).

ff.

RIH with sinker bar. Tag sand, pick up and retag again to confirm the depth

protector

Note: if sand level is not acceptable, tubing may be run to reverse circulate out sand.
gg.

POOH and RD slick line.

hh.

POOH kill string and recover re-entry guide.

ii.

RIH with gauge ring & junk basket on wire line. If excessive junk, re-run same. (Company
man to confirm).
Notes:
- Only one gauge ring / junk basket run is required unless the string has been rotating inside the
casing. Contact drilling superintendent or well test supervisor for discussion & approval of any
other runs deemed necessary.
-Conduct pre-job meeting before RIH with bridge plug if necessary.
- In case of blowout during junk basket job, cut the wire using cutter and close Rigs blind
rams, and then kill the well. Wire cutter to be serviced and checked for easy access prior
RIH.

jj.
kk.

Isolate zone by setting cement plug.

Proceed to the next test or suspend the well and release rig.

5.2 DST#2 (1077.0 1084.0 mRTE):

Refer to the operations procedure as in DST-1 and attachment 2B.

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5.3 DST#3 (1032.5 1039.0 mRTE):

Refer to the operations procedure as in DST-1 and attachment 2C.
5.4 WELL KILLING:
- Use normal workover rig well killing procedure to kill the well; do not bull head to kill the
well without prior approval from Khartoum.
5.5 COMPLETION FLUID:
- Completion Fluid is to be left in the well after testing has been completed. Composition of
completion fluid is as follows:

NaCl brine 2% by volume and less than 20 NTU.

Caustic Soda (to obtain a PH of 10, 1.0 lb/bbl).

Biocide (Micide) 0.03 l/bbl.

Corrosion Inhibitor (IDFILM220X or Concour 303A) 0.5 to 1.5% by volume.

5.6 WELL SUSPENSION

a.

Run and set wire line bridge plug or cement retainer top of the last tested zone (if cementing is
required, a separate program will be issued).

b.

Pressure test bridge plug or cement plug to 21MPa (3,000psi).

c.

Nipple down BOP.

d.

Install tubing hanger bonnet and master valve.

e.

Release & rig down service unit.

6.0 HSE DURING TESTING OPERATIONS:

6.1 GENERAL POINTS:
a.

First flow of hydrocarbons at surface will only take place after the Drilling Supervisor has
satisfied himself that all equipment has been pressure tested and is ready for use.

b.

The number of personnel on the installation is to be kept to the minimum essential to conduct
the operation. Only personnel associated with and necessary to conduct the operations will be
allowed on the well site.

c.

Pre-test safety meeting will be held to ensure that all personnel concerned are fully aware of
test safety procedures, and their duties and responsibilities. Crew organization and duties are
shown below.

d.

"Testing in progress" notices to be posted in working areas around the test tree, the choke
manifold, separator etc. in Mandarin, Arabic and English, and these areas will be kept clear

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and there will be an obstructed access at all times.

e.

Adequate kill fluid of the correct weight should be available.

f.

Gas explosion meters will be checked and made ready. Key personnel should be familiar with
the operating procedures of the meters. H2S monitors should also be available on site and to be
tested. Concerned people to be trained in using them.

g.

Rams, BOP, kill/choke lines, valves, and surface well control equipment should be tested
before DST program commences. All surface and downhole well test equipment should be
pressure tested to the figure specified in the program.

h.

Conduct the clean up without spillage or uncontrolled release of hydrocarbons to the

environment.

i.

Smoking is forbidden around the rig while DST. Everybody on the rig floor must wear
personnel protective equipment.

j.

Make sure to clean up any hydrocarbon spillage in the working area or in the well cellar prior
release the rig.

6.2 FIRE FIGHTING:

a.

Portable foam extinguishers should be made available in the vicinity of the wellhead, choke
manifold, and designated safe area(s).

b.

A fire fighting team should be nominated. This team should be equipped for dealing with
minor fire-related incidents. Fire fighting drills for the location area should be incorporated in
the emergency drills prior to and during the operation.

6.3 WELL OPERATING AND TESTING PROCEDURES:

a.
b.
c.
d.

Prior opening the well, whether it is the first flow period or not, the following steps must be
adhered to:
Prior to the well being opened for testing, the REMOTE SHUT DOWN system (in Wellhead)
should be function tested and witnessed by the Well Services Supervisor.
The Well Test Supervisor/Engineer shall be informed and agree before opening the well or
flaring.
The Well Test Supervisor/Engineer should determine the wind direction; confirm that the well
is appropriately lined up through the testing system to the sump/flare pit.

6.4 CONTINGENCY MEASURES:

6.4.1 SURFACE LEAK:
a. If a surface leak is detected upstream of the choke manifold, the remote shut down valve
should be activated. Remedy the leakage as soon as possible.
b. If the leak is downstream of the choke manifold, identify the location of the leak and
close the choke manifold. Remedy the leakage as soon as possible.

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6.4.2 DOWNHOLE LEAK:

a. If the test string or any part of the BHA leaks, then hydrocarbons could enter the annulus.
The well status will need to be evaluated before any action is taken. The objective is to
kill the well.
6.4.3 FIRE ON SITE
In the event of a minor fire on or immediately near the well location:
a. Close the wing valve using the remote shut sown system. Close the manual master
valve(s) and/or wing valve(s).
b. Extinguish or control the fire to enable personnel to exit the area, and or protect assets.

7.0 CREW ORGANIZATION AND DUTIES:

a.

The well test supervisor is responsible for the execution of the program and ensuring that the
service companies in accordance with the agreed operations procedures and any new
regulations imposed by the authorities and any relevant industry codes and standards.

b.

The well test engineer of the service companies will provide technical support to the well test
supervisor while overseeing the individual service supervisors involved in the operations and
advise on the behavior of the well.

c.

The drilling supervisor will liaise with drilling superintendent and is responsible for the safe
conduct of the test and directly responsible for rig operations.

d.

The driller will be responsible for maintaining a watch on the drill floor, around the BOP and
wellhead and for monitoring any leakage occurred during testing. He will report any
abnormalities immediately to the drilling supervisor.

e.

A downhole Tool operator shall be on rig floor all times during flow periods.

f.

A derrick man or roughneck shall be on duty on the mud tanks throughout the test periods.

g.

A PC pump operator shall be on the rig floor all times during flow periods.

8.0 CONTIGENT EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:

If sand is produced above 5% by volume, use the following procedure to minimize chance of
sanding up the string. If indications of sand production are of concern (greater than 5% by
volume), make preparations to do the following:
a. Prepare to cycle the multi-circulating valve to circulating position before stop flowing.
b. Shut in well at choke manifold.
c. Cycle multi-circulating valve to reverse position.

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d. Reverse out tubing contents from multi-circulating valve. Note amount of sand in reverse
out to assess potential amount of sand problem. If cannot circulate at this point: attempt
to surge tubing and casing, consider running bailer down to determine sand level and
consider bailing sand, attempt forward circulation followed by reverse again, option to
activate RD circulation valve.
e. Cycle multi-circulating valve to closed position.
f. Lift up on string and unset the packer. This may require that the flow line piping is
disconnected and the flow line ESD is closed. Reverse circulate back through the kill line
and through rig manifold back to CNLC (need to connect flow line direct to rig
manifold).
g. Attempt to reverse circulate through bottom of string to clear remaining sand from tubing
string. If cannot circulate at this point: attempt to surge tubing and casing, consider
running bailer down, attempt forward circulation followed by reverse again.
h. Bullhead well and POOH. Highlight the hazards of trapped pressure in safety meeting.

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ATTACHMENTS

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ATTACHMENT 1: Surface Testing Layout

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ATTACHMENT 2A: DST String (DST#1):

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ATTACHMENT 2B: DST String (DST#2):

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ATTACHMENT 2C: DST String (DST#3):

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ATTACHMENT 3A: Log Results DST#1

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ATTACHMENT 3B: Log Results DST#2

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ATTACHMENT 3C: Log Results DST#3

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ATTACHMENT 4A: RFT Plot

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ATTACHMENT 5: Petrophysical Summary

Formation
Unit
Dinder I
Dinder I
Dinder I
Dinder I
Dinder I
Dinder II
Dinder II
Dinder II
Dinder II
Dinder III
Dinder III
Dinder III
Blue Nile

Top
m RTE
978
1075
1106
1112
1500
1868
1900
2590
2616
2780
2804
2900
3456

Bottom
m RTE
1075
1106
1112
1500
1868
1900
2590
2616
2780
2804
2900
3456
4242

Gross
m
97
31
6
388
368
32
690
16
164
24
96
556
786

Net Sand
m
70.1
20.4
5.9
295.8
82.6
2.1
3.6
4.4
26.7
8.5
10.5
10.5
68.4

PHI
frac.
0.217
0.227
0.232
0.225
0.183
0.207
0.146
0.131
0.154
0.172
0.181
0.182
0.166

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Sw
frac.
0.866
0.854
1.000
0.800
1.000
1.000
1.000
0.788
1.000
0.747
1.000
1.000
1.000

N/G
0.723
0.658
0.983
0.762
0.224
0.066
0.005
0.275
0.163
0.354
0.109
0.019
0.087

Net Pay
Fluid
m
20
Possible Oil
7
Possible Oil
Water
10
Possible Oil
Water
Water
Water
Possible Gas
Water
Possible Gas
Water
Tight
Tight

ATTACHMENT 6: Present Well Schematic

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ATTACHMENT 7: Planned Well Suspension Schematic

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