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Coiled tubing facilitates deep underbalanced workover

Journal Article · · Oil and Gas Journal
OSTI ID:462703
 [1];  [2]
  1. Chevron USA Production Co., Midland, TX (United States)
  2. CUDD Pressure Control Inc., Houston, TX (United States)
A recent workover shows the technical capability and cost effectiveness of coiled tubing for cleaning out scale in a 22,611-ft, low pressure, high-temperature gas well. The well, operated by Chevron USA Production Co., is in the Fort Stockton Gas Unit 5-1 Gomez (Ellenburger) field, in West Texas. The development of reliable 100,000-psi minimal yield strength coiled tubing was a major factor that allowed this work to succeed. The methods demonstrated by this workover are becoming a standard for deep well cleanouts in the Gomez (Ellenburger) field. The paper describes coiled tubing advantages, well history, and implementation.
OSTI ID:
462703
Journal Information:
Oil and Gas Journal, Journal Name: Oil and Gas Journal Journal Issue: 13 Vol. 95; ISSN OIGJAV; ISSN 0030-1388
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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