Holistic approach improves sand management

摘要

A look at the big picture is driving some operators to improve their predictive ability to enhance sand management as a whole. Current practices for designing both subsea systems and topsides in deepwater vary between operators but many typically call for zero tolerance for produced sand. Because some sand production is inevitable for most wells, projects are often carried out with the most advanced sand control applications upfront in the initial completion stage to ensure the well's success over time.