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Title: A completion design for high-capacity offshore gas wells

Journal Article · · J. Pet. Technol.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/10436-PA· OSTI ID:6018843

Sarawak Shell Bhd. (SSB) is currently developing two offshore gas fields to supply about 1,200 MMscf/D (34.3 x 10/sup 6/ std m/sup 3//d) to a liquid natural gas (LNG) plant being built at Bintulu, Sarawak. Both fields are carbonate buildups with very high productivities but, because of their relatively shallow depth, only moderate reservoir pressure. The produced gas is lean, with CO/sub 2/ content of up to 7.3% and H/sub 2/S content of about 8 ppm. Because the wells are offshore, there is increased risk caused by the proximity of other wells and the possibility of platform damage. Being offshore also means high costs for drilling, compression, and workover. This paper discusses the completion design developed to cope with these conditions. Safety considerations, the prevention of corrosion, and tubing stress analysis are discussed. The final design uses 7-in. (17.8-cm) tubulars, including 13% Cr steel at points where corrosion may be severe, and uses a fire-resistant Christmas tree and wellhead design.

Research Organization:
Koninklijke/Shell Exploratie en Produktie Laboratorium
OSTI ID:
6018843
Journal Information:
J. Pet. Technol.; (United States), Vol. 35:4
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English