Management of well stock with casing pressure. Part 2: the annulus pressure management at various stages of the well life cycle
https://doi.org/10.51890/2587-7399-2024-9-3-69-92
Abstract
Aim. The aim of this work is to describe approaches to managing annular pressure at various stages of the well lifecycle. Throughout a well’s lifecycle, sustained casing pressure (SCP) may occur. Global practices in hydrocarbon well production show that approaches to managing annular pressure will differ at various stages of the well lifecycle.
Materials and methods. This article comprehensively utilizes case studies illustrating existing approaches to managing annular pressure at various stages of the well lifecycle. In the absence of a unified database on wells with SCP, disparate information sources have been collected and summarized, providing an overview of global practices in managing wells with SCP.
Results. The analysis results demonstrated the importance of a comprehensive, conscious approach to operating wells with SCP and managing annular pressure at various stages of the well lifecycle. The article highlights the vast experience accumulated in global HC well production practices, allowing for the development of a comprehensive approach to ensuring well integrity and reliability, considering the specifics of working with SCP at various stages of the well lifecycle.
Conclusion. The article presents real examples of industry regulatory and methodological documents (RMD) and approaches developed by oil and gas companies for managing annular pressure, ensuring that well construction, operation, and abandonment are carried out in accordance with established RMD requirements, project approaches, and changing operational conditions. Effective management of SCP throughout the entire well lifecycle is a necessary condition for rational field development and ensuring safe well operations. The accumulated experience and scientific-methodological base create good prerequisites for preventing and eliminating SCP. The challenge lies in the widespread implementation of best practices and their adaptation to specific conditions.
About the Authors
E. V. Demin
Gazprom neft company group
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Eugene V. Demin - Chief specialist
3–5, Pochtamtskaya str., 190000, Saint Petersburg
A. R. Khusnutdinov
Gazprom neft company group
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Artur R. Khusnutdinov - Chief specialist
3–5, Pochtamtskaya str., 190000, Saint Petersburg
P. S. Solovjov
Russian Federation
Pavel S. Solovjov - International expert
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Demin E.V., Khusnutdinov A.R., Solovjov P.S. Management of well stock with casing pressure. Part 2: the annulus pressure management at various stages of the well life cycle. PROneft. Professionally about Oil. 2024;9(3):69-92. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.51890/2587-7399-2024-9-3-69-92
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