Completion design for high-capacity offshore gas wells

Journal Article · Fri Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1983 · J. Pet. Technol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/10436-PA· OSTI ID:6193088

Hartley, R

The completion design is described for two Malaysian offshore gas fields producing from two relatively shallow carbonate reservoirs through deviated wells from a common production platform. The lean gas contains up to 7.3% CO/sub 2/ and 8 ppm H/sub 2/S and flows at a rate of 75 million SCF/day per well. To cope with the problems of safety, corrosion, and tubing stress, the completion uses 7-in. tubing, with 13% Cr steel at points where corrosion might be severe; continuous inhibitor injection; integral well-killing facilities; and a fire-resistant wellhead and Christmas tree.

• Research Organization: Sarawak Shell Berhad, Malaysia
• OSTI ID: 6193088
• Journal Information: J. Pet. Technol.; (United States), Vol. 35
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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