CALGARY, Alberta, August 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
Packers Plus Energy Services Inc. is pleased to announce recent
developments with BP Oman Exploration (Epsilon) Ltd. Collaborations
include development of a customized completion system, successful
installation and subsequent stimulation of two high pressure/high
temperature (HPHT) wells in Oman's
Khazzan field. The first well showed encouraging results as the
target rate was met after pumping only three of the planned six
stages. Other noted benefits include lower fracture initiation
pressures and operational efficiency leading to further trials and
optimisations for open hole completions going forward.
Having used cased hole plug and perf systems previously, BP Oman
wanted to trial an open hole system that would increase near
wellbore conductivity, reduce treating pressures and be robust
enough to function in temperatures up to 350 °F (176 °C) and
working differential pressures of 15,000 psi (103 MPa). Packers
Plus worked on upgrading its field proven StackFRAC® Titanium® XV
open hole ball-drop HPHT system to meet the operator's
requirements.
The engineering design, construction, QA/QC program, testing and
procurement were accomplished in just over four months, producing
customized, corrosion-resistant tools operational at temperature
and pressure specifications exceeding those of the wellbore
parameters.
Following a successful installation of a six-stage system on the
first well, the first three stages were stimulated and the well was
flowed back. Initial production from those stages surpassed
expectations and prompted BP Oman to forego the remaining three
stages in the first well. Best practices from the first
installation were transferred to the second completion, leading to
significant improvement of installing and stimulating the
four-stage open hole multistage lower completion.
The effectiveness of the Titanium XV
RockSEAL® open hole packers for zonal isolation was
verified using tracer technology on both wells. Furthermore, the
award-winning ePlus™ Retina monitoring system was used to verify
downhole events on both installations. BP Oman is using this
innovative monitoring service on their open hole completions work
scope to promote operational efficiencies as they further develop
the Khazzan Field in Block 61.
"The successful collaboration between BP Oman and Packers Plus
resulted in an exceptional completion program for the region. We
look forward to continuing to adapt customized, high efficiency,
multistage HPHT completions in the Middle
East and North Africa,
which will drive operational efficiencies, enhance production and
optimize overall well economics," said Packers Plus President,
Ian Bryant.
To learn more about Packers Plus' international experience,
visit packersplus.com/proven-performance.
About Packers Plus
Packers Plus is an industry leader in designing and manufacturing
lower completions solutions for a variety of technically
challenging applications. Known for its innovative, high-quality
and responsive style, the privately held company has run over
16,000 completion systems, accounting for over 240,000 fracture
stages since it started operations in 2000. Today, Packers Plus has
employees around the world, maintaining an influential role in key
markets and remaining true to its roots-an innovative company with
a focused niche, enabling it to be one of the best in the industry.
Learn more at packersplus.com.
Ian Bryant, President, Packers
Plus Energy Services Inc., ian.bryant@packersplus.com, +1 (281)
730-8373; Tess MacLeod, Manager,
Marketing & Communications, Packers Plus Energy Services Inc.,
tess.macleod@packersplus.com, +1 (403) 234-6011