First Opening of Sliding Sleeve Valve on Wireline

December 2003

In December 2003, the very first opening of a sliding sleeve valve was performed on wireline using only the Well Stroker and the Well Key. The operation was carried out successfully.
 

Well Data

Equipment used:                     Well Tractor, Well Stroker and Well Key
Maximum Well Tractor depth:  12,221 ft
Maximum deviation:                61.66º
Maximum temperature:           167º F