Tubing-conveyed perforating cuts costs, boosts production

Journal Article · Sun May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1988 · World Oil; (United States)

OSTI ID:7181413

Sukmadjaja, T; Shewchenko, D; Ajam, S O

A new Attaka Field development program was started in November 1984 with the objective of reversing the field's declining production. The Intermediate and Deep sands were the reservoirs of interest since their abundance and large areal extent account for a large volume of oil and gas. Many factors contributed to the success of this program, particularly tubing conveyed perforating, (TCP) which has reduced completion time, formation damage and maximized well production. This article discusses the determination of proper underbalance, operational aspects of tubing conveyed perforating, cost comparisons between TCP and wireline methods and a comparison of skin factors resulting from underbalanced perforating and overbalanced perforating.

• Research Organization: Unocal Indonesia Ltd., Jakarta (ID)
• OSTI ID: 7181413
• Journal Information: World Oil; (United States), Journal Name: World Oil; (United States) Vol. 206:5; ISSN WOOIA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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