Technical Session: Tubulars II

摘要

Saudi Aramco started solid expandable tubular technology applications in mid-2003. Since then the company has become one of leading players worldwide in terms of field applications, with a total footage usage of more than 120,000 ft and total about 70 wells installed with solid expandable liners so far. Benefits of utilizing solid expandable tubular as production liner have been realized by: Reviving dead or poor oil producer to prolific oil producer. Ability to deliver MRC (maximum reservoir con tact) wells with extended 5 1/2-in. laterals drilled by either slimhole rotary steerable system or direc tional drilling assembly. Allowing advanced completions, such as smart completion, with interval control valves inside expanded 5 1/2-in. liner and slimhole packers and screen to provide zonal isolation in 5 1/2-in. lateral or sidetrack aimed to shut off water production as well as inflow control.