Command-activated sandface valve enables improved high-angle wellbore cleanup

摘要

A command-activated sandface valve (CA-SFV) was developed that has significantly improved productivity by enabling improved wellbore cleanup, particularly in high-angle and openhole completions. The sandface valve technology has now seen 35 installations in BP's Clair Field with a functional 100% success rate. The valve development was taken from concept to installation in five months, including operator engineering reviews.