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EP Well Integrity
Management Manual
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Custodian Davie Stewart - T&OE Global Lead Well Services
Approved by John Rusz – T&OE Global Lead Production Technology
Document type Business Control Documents – Company Standard
Distribution Regional Chiefs Production Technology, Well Engineering &
Well Services
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document will be the controlled version and revision announcements will be published
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FOREWORD
The purpose of the Well Integrity Management Manual (WIMM) is to describe how Shell EP
manages the integrity of its wells during the design and construction phases and then
safeguards that integrity during the operational phase, through to Well Abandonment.
Establishing and maintaining well integrity throughout the well lifecycle prevents the
occurrence of HSE incidents, production loss and costly remedial activities.
Well Integrity is therefore fundamental to maintaining a safe working environment, to
extracting maximum business value from an Asset and to upholding Company reputation. It is
a prerequisite to achieving lasting business success, a continued ‘license to operate’ and
positive and constructive relations with stakeholders and customers. It is therefore imperative
to demonstrate to regulators, shareholders and other stakeholders that the integrity of wells is
being effectively managed and that a system, allowing continuous improvement, is embedded in
the organization, the work processes, and practices.
The WIMM is the formal manual for wells in support of the EP Technical Integrity Objectives
(draft Standard), under the Technical Integrity Framework (TIF).
The WIMM spans several EPBM processes, namely EP63 (Design, Drill, Service & Abandon
Wells), EP72 (Maintain and Assure Facilities Integrity) and EP73 (Execute Well & Reservoir
Surveillance). The WIMM is supported by T&OE Minimum Standards on Technical Integrity
and Technical Authorities, and the Global Processes on Integrity Assurance (GP 16) and
Operations Readiness and Assurance (GP12).
The WIMM is developed to provide Operating Units (OU) and Service Companies (SC) with
the guidance to develop and implement an effective Well Integrity Management System using
proven practices and processes. The document focuses on the principles and the fundamental
building blocks for managing Well Integrity and will distinguish between mandatory (“shall”)
requirements and recommendations/best practices (“should”).
John Rusz
Global Discipline Leader Production Technology
Process Owner of Lifecycle Well Integrity Management
CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION 1
1.1. Purpose 1
1.2. Principles & Objectives of WIMM 1
1.3. Definition of Well Integrity 2
1.4. Overview and Scope 2
1.5. Relationship of WIMM to TIF (Technical Integrity Framework) 3
1.6. Relationship of WIMM to EPBM 5
1.7. Well Boundaries 5
2. ORGANISATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES 6
2.1. Well Integrity Lifecycle RACI Chart 6
2.2. Activities and Responsibilities 7
3. WELL INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT PROCESS DESCRIPTION 11
3.1. Well Integrity Management Map 11
3.2. Process Deliverables 11
4. DATA MANAGEMENT 12
4.1. Principles 12
4.2. Monitoring and Tracking 12
4.3. Well Status Traffic Lights 13
5. WELL FAILURE MODEL (WFM) 14
6. WELL INTEGRITY ASSURANCE 15
6.1. SCE Definition 15
6.2. SCE Performance Standards 15
6.3. Well Barriers 15
6.4. Leak Criteria 16
6.5. Corrosion Management 17
6.6. Wellhead and Xmas Trees 18
7. ANNULUS PRESSURE MANAGEMENT 19
7.1. Principles 19
7.2. Types of annular pressures 19
7.3. Calculation of MAASP 19
7.4. Setting of MAWOP (Maximum Allowable Wellhead Operating Pressure) 20
7.5. Special provision for the ‘A’ Annulus MAWOP 20
7.6. ‘A’ Annulus MINAP (gaslifted wells) 20
7.7. Management and Control 21
7.8. Revisiting MAWOP values 22
8. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT 24
8.1. Key Performance Indicators 24
8.2. Performance Improvement 24
1. Introduction
1.1. Purpose
The purpose of the Well Integrity Management Manual (WIMM) is to describe how
Shell EP manages the integrity of its wells during the design and construction phases
and then safeguards that integrity during the operational phase, until the Well
Abandonment has been completed.
The WIMM is developed to provide Operating Units (OU) with the means to
implement an effective local Well Integrity Management System (WIMS) using proven
practices and processes. The document focuses on the principles and the fundamental
building blocks for managing Well Integrity and will distinguish between mandatory
requirements and recommendations/best practices.
1.2.2. Objectives
The WIMM aims to provide a clear understanding of the expectations of Well Integrity
Management within Shell EP. This will enable local well integrity management systems
to be consistently implemented and rigorously followed. The WIMM document itself is
aimed at all parties involved in WI, including the Asset Management, Production
Operations, Maintenance, Production Technology, Well Engineering and Well Services.
The WIMM document is intended to:
Give clear guidance in creation of a local WI Management System.
Outline the expectations of lifecycle management of well integrity. It describes
the process, organisation and tools safeguarding and demonstrating the integrity
of the wells throughout their lifecycle including when permanently abandoned.
Combine good practices into one integrated approach to WI management.
Identify the roles and responsibilities of the personnel that are accountable for
delivering the necessary well integrity assurance.
stakeholders that the integrity of wells is being effectively managed and that a system,
allowing continuous improvement, is embedded in the organization, the work processes,
and practices.
The activities described under this Well Integrity Management Manual (WIMM) apply to
all exploration, appraisal and development wells designed, constructed and operated by
Shell EP Companies.
The WIMM spans all activities that directly affect well integrity (WI) from the early
stages of design through to well abandonment, including conceptual and detailed well
design, well construction / handover, well production operations and well intervention/
repair under Well Services.
Production Technology is the process owner for Well Integrity Management throughout
the entire well lifecycle. Carrying out Well Integrity activities is a line responsibility that
resides within the Wells and Production organizations. Depending on the lifecycle
phase, each organization has a distinct role:
Wells - for establishing Well Integrity through design, procurement, construction,
and commissioning (i.e., definition and application of design specifications,
performance standards, and verification).
Production - for safeguarding Well Integrity (i.e., application and verification of
good operating and maintenance practices, Performance Standards, Management
of Change and Deviation Control processes).
During all phases there is a crucial supporting role for the Technical Authority (TA) to
risk assess both deviations and Management of Change.
These are:
Global Process 9 for
http://sww-toe.shell.com/process9/
Well Delivery
Global Process 16 for
http://sww-toe.shell.com/process16/
Integrity Assurance
In addition, there are Minimum Standards that shall be complied with, these are:
Wells Minimum http://sww.shell.com/ep/toe/minimum_standards/wells.ht
Standard ml
Technical Integrity http://sww.shell.com/ep/toe/minimum_standards/integrity
Minimum Standard .html
The WIMM document fits within the global TI document structure (and hierarchy) as
indicated below, under the Operational Excellence document structure. The specific
purpose of each document is as follow:
Global Technical Integrity Provide direction and guidance for Technical Integrity
Framework (TIF) Management of Physical Assets in Shell EP.
Global Well Integrity Management Describes what activities shall be done to manage Well
Manual (WIMM) Integrity.
Well Integrity Guideline (WIG) Supports the Global Well Integrity Management Standard.
Contains the procedures, monitoring and reporting tools
that are deemed necessary to meet the expectations set
forth in the Global WIMM document.
Local Well Integrity Management Assures that the activities described in the Global WIMM
System (WIMS) are done locally.
Well Integrity Assurance Procedures Local adaptation of the WIG. Supports the local
(WIAP) Management System. Describes local practices and
procedures.
Global TI Framework
(TIF)
T&OE GP-11 T&OE GP-21 T&OE GP-22 T&OE GP-19 T&OE GP-24 T&OE GP-23 T&O GPE-20
Wells Software Benchmarking of Benchmarking of Opportunity Project Execution Practices Worth Risk
Portfolio Management Project Performance Operational Framing Reviews Replicating Management
Performance
Development
WI Technical
WIMM Step
Engineering
Technology
WDP Step
Production
Production
Authority
Services
Subsea
Well
Well
No
No
Activity
WDP 3 to
1 Well Charter AR C R I
6
WDP 7 to
2 Well Functional Specifications AR C R I
9
3 Detailed Well Design WDP 11 C AR R C I
WDP 15 & i
4 Construct / service well C AR R AR C I
16
5 Calculate and set annulus MAASPs R AR I
6 Prepare Handover Documents WDP 18 C AR R I I
7 Sign-off Handover document C R R A C I
8 Calculate MAWOP I I C AR C
9 Monitor Well & Annuli WDP 19 R AR C
10 Manage Annulus Pressure R C AR C
Carry-out Well maintenance (preventative &
11 R R AR C C
corrective)
12 Carry out annulus investigation C R A C
13 Carry out MAASP / MAWOP re-calculation R C A C
14 Carry out Technical Review C C C AR C
Monitor Asset Compliance with WIMM
15 C C A
requirements
16 Review, maintain and update process I I I I I AR
WDP 7 to
17 Well Abandonment C R R A C C
18
Create / gain approval for OU specific Well failure Model (WFM) with TA
support
Create / gain approval for safety critical tasks associated with WIT & SIT for
agreed local well types
Develop / schedule & maintain SAP / Maintenance Management System (MMS)
tasks (e.g. eWIMS checklists).
Implement / operate database (e.g. eWIMS) for all wells assigned to a particular
asset area - collate and validate well integrity data in database and MMS (e.g.
SAP)
Co-ordinate / lead Technical Reviews / QRAs etc associated with well changes /
failures specifically highlighted with the potential to impact well integrity
Create annulus investigation programmes and review results
Analyse well integrity test results, ensure WFM action codes are correctly
assigned and follow up on mitigating action with responsible parties
Ensure effective well operating envelope data handover between Well
Engineering and Operations
Create / input to WI part of well proposals where intervention for repair is
required
Manage process for scheduled changes in MMS of WIT / SIT
Creation and management of budgets for WI maintenance as required by owner
Report KPI’s as required
DESIGN
It has to be ensured that WI risks have been taken into account whilst designing the
well to ensure the delivered well has integrity throughout its anticipated lifecycle.
CONSTRUCT
It has to be ensured that the well has been constructed as per functional specifications
and design intent and that variations from design intent have been verified to maintain
integrity assurance.
OPERATE
It has to be ensured that the well is operated within its defined operating envelope and
that any variances are dealt with in line with the Performance Standard / WFM.
MAINTAIN
It has to be ensured that all assurance tasks (preventative) are carried out within defined
frequencies and that any failures (corrective) are dealt with in line with WFM
requirements.
SUSPEND
It has to be ensured that all assurance tasks are still conducted in accordance with WFM
codes and definitions (which may include decreased testing / monitoring frequencies)
ABANDON
It has to be ensured that the well has been abandoned as per design intent, and that
there is confirmation through post abandonment assurance task to provide integrity
assurance.
4. Data Management
4.1. Principles
It is important that the information used to assess the status of well integrity be
collected and interpreted correctly to reduce the risk of loss of integrity. Operational
guidelines and this WIMM document address the data required and the interpretation
that is necessary.
Achieving well integrity requires integrity at all stages, starting with data acquisition.
This requires all measurement gauges shall be calibrated and of appropriate type, scale
and accuracy for the measurement required, as a basic pre-requisite.
Data shall be collected, whether electronically or manually, in a consistent manner.
Whilst manual data gathering systems based, for example, on electronic files and
spreadsheets, can be acceptable, they become less effective as the volume of data grows
and may also suffer from security problems. Where practical, it is preferred to use
dedicated software such as the eWIMS tool that has been developed by SIEP
specifically for the lifecycle management of well integrity data.
Automatic
Update
Logic Loop
PI / EC
Production Data
WFM
Well Failure Severity
Action Code Required
or to surface (as such they are not to be confused with the ‘Safety Risk Barriers’ – see
Appendix 5).
The following guidance for well barriers is consistent with EP2002-1500 (Pressure
Control Manual for Drilling and Workover Operations):
Two independent and tested barriers shall be available during all well activities to
prevent an uncontrolled outflow from the borehole or well to the external
environment (i.e. at surface or seabed);
Note: One barrier may be acceptable in the case where the reservoir cannot produce to
the environment without prior pressure boosting.
One well barrier shall be in place during all well activities where a pressure
differential exists that may cause an uncontrolled crossflow in the wellbore
between permeable zones (i.e. subsurface or below seabed);
If a well barrier fails then activities in the well shall be directed solely towards
restoring the barrier.
For Producing wells, the concept of the two barriers will generally be applied in
reference to Hydrocarbon zones, i.e. 2 barriers between hydrocarbon (HC) zone and
surface.
During that “operation” phase of the well, annular pressures have to be monitored and
controlled such that these barriers are not endangered as a result of annular pressures
(see also section 7)
6.4.1. Industry standard for leaks within the well system - API leak rate
The petroleum industry has only one leak rate defined in API Recommended Practice
14B Design, Installation, Repair and Operation of Subsurface Safety Valve Systems, 5 th
Edition, October 2005 (ISO10417 of 2004), the maximum leak rate for SCSSSV’s. It is a
function of manageable risk for safety and environment in the event of an uncontrolled
outflow of hydrocarbon well effluents. This leak rate has been the basis for API RP90
(Annular Casing Pressure Management for Offshore Wells).
6.6.2. Maintain
All well safety critical components can only be replaced / repaired with original
equipment manufacturer (OEM) components or components that are manufactured by
others to same standard supported by OEM’s QA / QC process. In event that
components are obsolete / no longer patented alternatives shall be subject to an
approved QA / QC process equivalent to OEM standard or better.
Reference Appendix 6 – Use of spare parts based on Shell EP Well Services Position
Paper for Wellheads and Xmas Trees – Use of OEM Spare Parts
MAASP may require the involvement of Well Engineering, and shall be controlled
under the Management of Change (MOC) process.
Further guidance is given in the MAASP calculation guide, part of the WIG.
Well Integrity Guide
Further guidance on calculating the ‘A’ annulus MINAP is given in the MAASP
calculation guide, part of the WIG.
Well Integrity Guide
7.7.1. Monitoring
All annulus pressures of producing, injecting and observation wells are to be observed
and recorded at regular intervals. For wells where there are no pressure transmitters
connected to the DCS or DACA system installed, the minimum frequency shall be set
in the local WFM. Critical wells should be equipped with remote monitoring.
7.7.2. Reporting
Field Production Operations is responsible for monitoring of annuli, data collection and
registration.
All recorded pressures (incl. bleed-off data) are to be stored in a database (e.g. eWIMS).
Wherever applicable, the reporting of Annuli Pressures and bleed-off data should
comply with local regulatory requirements.
control the pressure in accordance with the WIAP, until an assessment has been done
to determine the next course of action.
MAASP
MAWOP
50% of MAWOP Watch Out !
Trigger
Working
Pressures
Watch Out !
Zero
8. Performance Management
8.1. Key Performance Indicators
Each OU shall track WI performance (KPIs etc) on an Asset basis and prepare reports
and trends. The KPIs shall be based on adherence to WFM assurance tasks and repair
limit requirements.
The following minimum tracking of KPIs shall be reported:
Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Corrective Maintenance (CM) compliance
shall be the main measures tracked, (i.e. carrying out the required assurance tasks
and follow-up repairs within the schedule defined).
In addition, the numbers of Deviations shall be tracked to ensure that instances
of operation outside the Standards are highlighted, managed effectively and areas
for improvement are identified.
Local OUs should define their own additional KPIs by making optimum use of the
tracking and reporting capabilities of their Well Integrity tool (e.g. eWIMS), through
data mining / download facilities.
FSR will provide the ability to track “Red” items greater than a 7-day timeline as an
overriding measure of WI.
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Document
Microsoft Excel
Worksheet
Microsoft Excel
Worksheet
Microsoft Excel
Worksheet
Type 2 Parts:
Definition: OEM owns specification - detailed design & manufacturing by others.
Examples: 'O' Rings, Soft Seals, Small Bore Valves, & Injection Stingers.
Recommendation: Purchase from OEM - unless written agreement with OEM that should
Shell procure from the OEM's supplier, then the OEM will provide the
latest design.
Justification: ISO 10423 Section 5.2.2 Metallic Requirements & impact on OEM Type
Approval.
Type 3 Parts:
Definition: OEM provides functional specification only.
Type 4 Parts:
Definition: OEM sets acceptance criteria based on knowledge of design.
Examples: Re-manufacture, re-work, welds, repairs.
Recommendation: Purchase from OEM – unless:
(i) Written agreement with OEM that should Shell procure then the
OEM will provide the latest design, specification and acceptance
criteria and,
(ii) Company undertaking work can provide a full equipment warranty.
Justification: ISO 10423 Annex J & impact on OEM Type Approval
F3 - The Supplier shall provide at Company well site, all necessary spares and replacement
parts within 30 days of any failure of their equipment.
Where Supplier cannot provide and manage all necessary replacement parts as detailed
within Global Scope of Work, Supplier shall provide Company all necessary technical
information to enable Company to contract to 3rd Party to manufacture and assure
replacement parts.
Appendix 8 - Reference
Title Document no
Safety Critical Element DEP 80.80.00.15 EPE
EPBM Version 4
Technical Integrity Framework (TIF) EP200509205865
Well Integrity Guide (WIG)
Global Deviation Process
Global MOC process
Pressure Control Manual for Drilling and Workover Operations EP2002-1500
General for material selection DEP 39.01.10.11
Surface and Subsea Wellhead and Christmas Tree Equipment EP2006-5283
Global Functional Specification
Design, Installation, Repair and Operation of Subsurface Safety API-14B / ISO10417 of
Valve Systems, 5th Edition, October 2005 2004
Testing of Thread Compound for Rotary Shouldered Connections API 7A
Annular Casing Pressure Management for Offshore Wells API RP90
i For Servicing the well activities, Well Services is the accountable party during WIMM step 4.