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Schlumberger Well Integrity Program

Hussam Al Quassar
MEA WSV Technique Manager
Well Integrity

Recent industry incidents led to an increase

focus on Well Integrity.
Schlumberger is an active contributor to the

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establishment and maintenance of Well
Integrity.
Well Integrity Program developed to assess
current status, and to ensure that our
operations, products and services are fully
compliant with our own, and industry
current and future requirements.
Well Integrity in Schlumberger

Project launched June 2010

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Develop a clear, Schlumberger-wide well integrity
program and a corporate standard for well barriers

Engage internal and external expertise to identify

requirements for all well barriers

Identify and implement improvements to

Standards, SOPs, component traceability and
maintenance processes

Provide competency requirements, training and

empowerment for our personnel
Well Integrity Framework

Component of our “Excellence in Execution” Program

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Schlumberger Well Integrity- Barriers Standard

Defines position on:

• WHAT
― Well barrier philosophy and definitions
• Short and concise
Corporate

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• High-level
― Segment applicability matrix
• Provides framework
• Supports WI culture
― WBEAC: Well Barrier Element
Acceptance Criteria

― Operations planning/design

― Training and certification requirements

― Risk assessment and Q-STOP

• HOW
• Define delivery and Developed considering established
Segment implementation process
• Address Segment
industry standards and practices
specifics
Incorporates input from external
industry recognized expert.
 Well Integrity Scope

Establish and Maintain Well Integrity

People Equipment Processes

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Training Basis of Design CAT

Competency Procurement / Traceability SOPs

Certification Certification , Inspection & Maintenance Risk Analysis

Q-STOP Repair & Recertification Job / Well Design

Modification Status MOC

Key Elements of WI Standard

Definitions Segment Responsibility Matrix WBEAC

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A01 Fluid Column R K* K* K K K K R K K K O St andards. but pinpoint relevant
Formation K O K K For barrier elements that are already manuf actured (i.e. casing, tubing, BO P’s, sections thereof.
A26 High Pressure Riser K K* K* O K packers), t he focus shall be on selecting the right equipment and how this is
as sembled in the field:
A42 Lower Riser Package/Emergency disconnect K* O K* K*
• maximum exposure conditions (burs t & collaps e pressure, tension &
A04 Drilling BOP K K K K K O R K K K
compression loads, temperature eff ects, corrosion resistance, etc. ) that t he
A03 Drill String K* K O R K K K barrier element must be able to withst and
A40 Stab in safety valve/Drill string safety valve K K O R K functional requirements and capabilit ies (ability t o shear and seal a specific pipe or
Suspension packers (Storm/Hurricane packer) O K R K wireline, pump-in capability), f or the period that the barrier element will be used.
Drilling whipstock with non-return valve (MLT)? O K D. Initial This s hall describe the methods for verif ying that the barrier element is accepted as
A05 Wellhead K K K O K K K K K Verification part of barrier syst em and is ready to put int o service af ter inst allation in/ on the well.
A12 Wellhead/Annulus Access Valve K* K O K K (i. e. pressure test, function test.)
A02 Casing K K K K O K K K K E. Use This s hall describe requirements and guidelines for us ing t he barrier element during
A41 Casing Float Valves O R K K K execut ion of activities and operations.
(i. e. the seal areas of wellhead shall be prot ected by the use of wear bushing).
A43 Liner Top Packer O K R K K
Tie-back packer? K O K F. Moni toring This s hall describe the methods for verif ying that the barrier element continues to be
int act and fulfills it des ign / selec tion / construction criteria during use. (i. e. routine
A22 Casing Cement O K R K K K K
pressure and function t esting, wall thickness measurements, monitoring for gas in
A24 Cement Plug O K* K K* K K R K K K K air/fluid). You shall describe frequency of testing, i.e. before use, monthly or yearly
Shoe track O K* K K* K K R K K K K as relevant.
A33 Surface Production Tree K* K O K K G. I mpairment Per definition, this implies non-compliance wit h above mentioned requirements and
A31 Sub-sea production tree K* K O K K the f ollowing:
A07 Production Packer O R K This s hall describe conditions that will impair (weaken or damage) the function of
Permanent packer and seal assembly O R K barrier element. (i.e. loss of fluid to the formation).
A25 Tubing/Completion String K O K K H. Maintenance This s hall describe requirements and guidelines that applies to elements t hat are Use this column to
A29 Completion String Component K* K* O K K R K R reused as a well barrier in a well configuration (s uch as intervention pressure cont rol mak e references to
Gas lift valves K R K O equipment , testing tools, etc.). For new equipment out of manufacturing this can be Schlumberger
stated as N/A or limited to issues related to preservation and site testing prior t o maintenance
Side pocket mandrels K R K K running in the well. As a minimum there shall be a requirement to record manuals o.l.
X-overs, flowcouplings, etc O R K replacement of structural parts when maintaining the equipment.
Flow control valves (FCV) O R K
I. Competency This s hall describe any part icular type of compet ency, level and t raining that is Use this column to
Nipples O K* R K and training required from the person(s) who are responsible for specifying, preparing, installing mak e references to
Sliding sleeves O K* R K and verifying the necess ary barrier element(s). Note that we may prepare a more approved training
Production tubing PBR? O R K general requirement for the pers on who is specif ying the barrier definit io n as this sources
Formation isolation valve (FIV) O K R K may not be element specific.
Downhole lubricator/Isolation valve O K R K J. Risk This s hall describe any part icular risk situation that is related to the impairment of
Gravel pack service tool O K R K assessment the barrier element. Ident ification of risk exposure and possible mitigat in g measure
shall be described for the most likely scenarios.
A08 Surface Controlled Sub-surface Safety Valve K* O K K R K K
A09 Annulus Surface Controlled Sub-surface Safety Valve O R K K K. Certification This s hall describe requirement pertaining to proof of equipment being of a c ertain
requi rement technic al standard. Particularly relevant for pressure ret aining equipment where
A10 Tubing hanger K O K K
people are exposed in case of failure. May also describe requirement relating to
A11 Tubing hanger plug K O R K third part y design approval.
A06 Deep Set Tubing Plug K* O K* K* K* R K
A28 Mechanical Tubular Plugs O K* K K* K* K* R K K
A35 Well Test Packer O R K
A46 Downhole Tester Valve O K* R K K*
A27 Well Test String K O K
A36 Well Test String Components O R K K*
 WI Training Structure
Level Who What Objective Validity How & When
Level 1 All field personnel who Basic Well architecture Well Integrity awareness: Permanent. On-line
operate or deploy provide basic well integrity
equipment deemed as a Two barrier principle and understanding. Part of QUEST certified
well barrier configuration minimum

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Develop basic safe instincts training Presentations at
Ops Management, Awareness of potential in front of a WI related location level
Sales, Technical WI events hazardous situation
personnel or whoever
“Touches” a well Use of prevention tools:
“tool-box” talks, stop
work authority
Level 2 Personnel responsible for Well barrier element Well Barriers competency: Certified Classroom
provision and/or design and use of elements and envelopes (3 years) (duration
installation of individual WBEAC determined by
well barriers Segment
Well barrier envelopes specifics)
Personnel involved in design, monitoring and
design and execution of maintenance i-Learn records
well construction
operations (e.g. DESC Basic Well Control
Engineers)
Critical operations, case
studies and typical
barrier configurations
Segment implementation example

Deepwater section addition to

Engineering Manual

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Rationalization of casing hardware
suppliers
Personnel Deepwater Certification
harmonization plan
Deepwater Review Board
Software Enhancements identified for DW
Industry Activities

Active participation in all major associations

― Well Integrity

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― API Spec Q2
BSEE requirements for O&G Operators
― The Workplace Safety Rule
Maintain SEMS QHSE MS
API RP 75 mandatory compliance

Collaborative initiatives with customers