Data-Driven Integration to Delineate Zonal Isolation and Casing Deterioration Using Advanced Ultrasonic Technology – A Blueprint to Well Integrity Evaluation (original) (raw)

2021

Abstract

State-of-the-art advanced ultrasonic measurement through the Leaky-Lamb wave imaging technique (more commonly known as the flexural waveform analysis) was introduced nearly two decades ago to expand the envelope beyond which the classical pulse-echo evaluation operated. This technology has proven to be a game-changer in cement evaluation through provision of an integrated analysis which deconvolutes beyond the casing-cement interface and investigates further into the third interface. In this work, we integrate the cutting-edge analysis provided by ultrasonic flexural mode with the classical pulse-echo approach to yield a novel well-integrity evaluation blueprint. Subsequently, it is shown how this workflow is applied to an ultra-high pressure (UHP) exploratory well for integrity evaluation which will aid in future optimization of completion strategies and constitute a continuous improvement cycle for other wells. The subject well faced potential integrity related uncertainties due t...

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