Abstract
Abstract A 600K Hydraulic Workover (HWO) Unit has proven that it has the capability to safely access and deliver offshore gas reserves. This paper identifies the business environment, challenges, learnings, results and the key success factors of a three (3) well project that delivered a total of 250 million standard cubic feet per day (mmsfcd) using a 600K HWO unit. The primary result of the project demonstrated the capability of the HWO unit in handling challenges previously thought better suited for conventional larger rigs. HWO units have proven to be particularly effective in bpTT's offshore operations, however their application had been limited to tubing changeouts, workovers, oil recompletions and short oil sidetracks. This project expanded the capability of the 600K HWO unit to perform high rate uphole gas recompletions. The project consisted of three uphole gas recompletions in 9-5/8 inch casing. Each recompletion was executed at approximately $0.50/barrel of oil equivalent (boe) which made the project extremely attractive and made gas reserves economically viable. Completing the same work with a larger Jackup unit would have cost $3 -4/boe clearly showcasing the economic advantage of the HWO unit. Another major advantage was the ability to move the HWO unit in unfavourable weather conditions when compared to a Jack Up rig. Weather conditions can result in significant and costly delays during the December – April period for jack up units.
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