New Innovative Cost-Effective Methodology of Conducting Wells Surveillance Activities

Abstract

Abstract Objective/Scope This paper describes the second phase of sensor ball to retrieve production parameters downhole an oil well. Data retrieved from the sensor ball was compared to the conventional methodology; i.e. slickline. The paper also explains the advantages of using the sensor ball compared to the utilization of heavy equipment and the interlinked logistics and manpower. Methods, Procedures, Process Pressure and temperature surveys are required to measure the changes in the reservoir pressure and provide an image of the well downhole conditions especially for tubing and casing integrities. Conventional methodology of carrying out a basic surveillance activity for pressure and temperature surveys is through slickline work. A new breakthrough technology that was developed is the sensor ball, that is being used as a vehicle traveling downhole of the well logging data, such as pressure, temperature, casing collar locators and others under development. The second generation of the sensor ball has been successfully trial tested in live wells by dropping the ball freefalling then retrieved back to the surface. Results, Observations, Conclusions Data were retrieved, then crossed check with slickline data ran in the same well. This technology will provide great cost saving, especially on expensive offshore resources, avoiding the need for the barge to carry out simple jobs that can be replaced by the sensor ball, Moreover, the technology will be utilized to eliminate the risk of slickline activities. In this paper, technology, methodology field trial data will be shared with the rest of the industry. Novel/Additive Information This industrial revolution IR 4.0 technology is of paramount importance to the oil and gas industry. The easiness of the conveyance method will result in efficient and timely well surveillance. Therefore, the water cut of the oil wells can be controllable along with other parameters such as gas oil ratio.