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Case study: LeakPoint

Memory mode survey

identifies multiple leaks
leading to reduced operator Region: Middle East, UAE
Customer: Dubai Petroleum
Field: Fateh

intervention costs Well type: Gas lift oil producer

Reference: SPE-117182-PP

Challenge Case benefits

A leaking gas lift valve (GLV) dummy in a mature oil — Clear identification of an expected
producer had been damaged during a replacement leak and 3 further leaks
operation. This had given rise to abnormally high annulus — Confidently specified, rapid remediation
pressure due to communication between the tubing and — Reduced unproductive well downtime and
the A-annulus. The well was scheduled to be converted to a significant cost savings
gas injector.
Key capabilities
— Fast, highly accurate location of
Before remediation was attempted, the operator needed single or multiple leaks
to undertake a comprehensive leak detection survey to — Locates leaks through tubing in
determine whether the problem mandrel was the only A, B, & C annuli
source of the raised pressure. — Sensitive to a wide range of leak
rates: 0.02 to >5,000 l/min.
— Clear, unambiguous log response
-100 Cable velocity (m/min) 100 Depth 0 LeakA 150000 — Proven effectiveness. Pinpointed
(ft)
-5000 CCL 800 0 LeakB 100000
leaks in >90% of wells surveyed
0 LeakC 100000
— Confidently select and target the
most effective remedial intervention

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Clearly identified leak at ball valve.

Case study: LeakPoint
Solution Typical applications
A LeakPoint survey was carried out in memory mode to — Locating leaks in tubing, casing and
completion components
confirm the location of the leak or leaks. In order to enable — Pre-workover diagnostics
diagnosis and remediation in the same campaign, the — Post-remediation validation
operator mobilised a dual slickline/electric line unit. — Pre-abandonment survey
The unit included gas lift valve replacement capability and,
as a contingency, settable straddles in case the leak was
not related to the gas lift system.

Results
The damaged GLV dummy was confirmed as a leak source
and 3 further leaks located: in a control line, a big bore ball
valve and a second GLV dummy.

The mandrels containing the failed GLV dummies were both

sealed using straddle patches.

The LeakPoint survey accurately identified the source

of pressure build up in the annulus. In addition, knowledge
of the existence and precise location of 3 further integrity
failures enabled efficient, targeted remediation, rapidly
restoring well fitness and minimising the risk of
further interventions.

-100 CCL 100 Depth 0 LeakA 1100000

(ft)
0 LeakB 500000
0 LeakC 500000

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Leak at second dummy gas lift valve

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