Common pitfalls to avoid during workover operations

Journal Article · Sat Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1994 · Petroleum Engineer International; (United States)

OSTI ID:7090434

Byars, R R ^[1]

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1. Texaco, New Orleans, LA (United States)

Remedial well work has been, and will continue to be, an integral part of oil company operations. More than 16,000 workover operations were performed during 1993 in the US. The economic impact from workover operations is usually immediate due to flowlines, tank batteries and other equipment being in place and ready for service prior to the workover. Similarly, problems encountered during workover operations contribute an immediate negative impact to project economics. Guidelines for common mistake avoidance are presented. They will be especially helpful for those individuals not well trained in workover preparation and supervision.

• OSTI ID: 7090434
• Journal Information: Petroleum Engineer International; (United States), Journal Name: Petroleum Engineer International; (United States) Vol. 66:10; ISSN 0164-8322; ISSN PEEID4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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