Abstract

#96093	Case History: Designing and Implementing Wireline Tractoring Applications for Deepwater, Extended-Reach, Sand-Control Completions, and Interventions
Authors:	D. Whiteley, SPE, Halliburton Logging Services; R. Pourciau, SPE, Chevron Corp.; and B. Schwanitz, SPE, Welltec Inc.
Source:	SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, 9-12 October, Dallas, Texas
Copyright 2005	Society of Petroleum Engineers

Wireline tractoring technology has set world and Gulf of Mexico records for several logging applications during the initial completion and intervention of two extended-reach, deepwater frac pack wells and one extended-reach, deepwater water-injection well. This paper reviews some of the challenges involved with conventional conveyance methods in extended-reach wells, describes the planning process for wireline tractoring operations, including prejob modeling, and summarizes the results of a project. The authors will also share the lessons learned and best practices implemented. Proper utilization of this technology has led to significant cost savings for the example project.