MULTILATERAL SOLUTIONS
INTELLIGENT COMPLETIONS
SWELL TECHNOLOGY
VERSAFLEX® EXPANDABLE LINER SYSTEM
PACKERS
INTERVENTION SOLUTIONS
SUBSURFACE FLOW CONTROL SYSTEMS
SUBSURFACE SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Introduction
Completion Solutions
Introduction
Pilot
Halliburton Completion Tools offers a wide range of
products and services designed to maximize well production
including swellable technology, subsurface safety systems,
high-pressure packer systems, intervention solutions, flow
controls, and expandable liner technology as well as
intelligent completions, multilateral systems, and wellbore
cleaning solutions. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing and
testing facilities, enhance our commitment to providing
innovative, value-added completion solutions.
Hydraulic
Hydraulic
Control Panel
Control Line
Surface-Controlled,
Tubing-Retrievable Safety Valve
Whether you need a single product, a single service, or total
field service and management, Halliburton meets your needs
and strives to exceed your expectations.
Flow Coupling
Otis® X® or R® Landing Nipple
Flow Coupling
Completion Products
This catalog contains descriptions, illustrations,
specifications, and ordering information about Halliburton’s
completion products, including:
• Multilateral completions
Sliding Side-Door®
Circulating Device
• Intelligent completions technology
• Swell technology
VersaFlex® Liner
Hanger
• Liner hanger systems
• Production packers
• Straddles and pack-off equipment
Hydraulic-Set Packer
• Subsurface flow controls
• Subsurface safety systems
Mirage® Plug
• CleanWell® system technology
Sliding Side-Door
Circulating Device
Blast Joint
Production Packer
Completion Services
Introduction
Otis XN® or RN®
No-Go Landing Nipple
HAL39774
Halliburton completion specialists are highly trained at our
world-class training centers and equipped with the tools to
provide the finest and safest pre-job, post-job, and onsite
service. The full weight of Halliburton’s corporate resources
lies behind its completion specialists. These resources
include innovative research and development, advanced
design technology, state-of-the-art testing facilities, and
industry-recognized quality assurance programs.
Bridge Plug
Standard
Completion
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Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment Program Global Technology Capabilities
Rather than only focus on a quality system such as ISO-9001,
Halliburton has chosen to develop a business system which
incorporates quality, health, safety, and environmental
requirements in one single management system. The
Halliburton Management System (HMS) defines our
processes and includes quality, safety, environmental, and
occupational health check points.
Halliburton Completion Tools Technology facilities provide
the latest advanced technological equipment available, giving
Halliburton comprehensive, in-house environmental testing
capabilities for downhole tools. With major engineering
facilities in both the Eastern and Western hemispheres,
Halliburton is able to provide timely delivery of critical
technologies.
Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Policy
Halliburton recognizes the importance of meeting society's
needs for health, safety, and protection of the environment.
We work proactively with employees, customers, the public,
governments, and others to use natural resources in an
environmentally sound manner, emphasizing the safety of
employees and the public as well as the needs of future
generations. We are dedicated to continuous improvement of
our global health, safety, and environmental processes while
we supply high-quality products and services to customers.
To meet these responsibilities, we manage our business
according to the HSE principles.
Polymer Laboratories
Our polymer laboratories test and evaluate the latest
polymeric materials for both surface and downhole
applications. Equipment includes test cells capable of
testing seal materials up to 500°F (260°C) and pressures of
up to 30,000 psi (2067 bar). In addition, extensive studies
are conducted on the effects of organic amine corrosion
inhibitors on elastomers. Halliburton’s research in seal
materials has yielded elastomer compounds unrivaled in
the industry.
Training Centers
Halliburton Training Centers deliver training solutions to
grow the competence of our personnel in meeting customer
needs. Major training centers are found in the following
locations although much of the education is conducted in
the individual locations around the world through home
study courses and on-the-job training.
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Cairo, Egypt
Carrollton, Texas
Duncan, Oklahoma
Ft Worth, Texas
Houston, Texas
Laurel, Mississippi
Montrose, Scotland
Tronoh, Malaysia
Villahermosa, Mexico
Research, Development, and Engineering
Metallurgical Laboratories
Mechanical testing and certification performed in the
metallurgical laboratories provide analysis and daily support
for manufacturing. An important function of the
metallurgical lab is supplying materials recommendations to
customers based on individual well data. Heat treatment tests
determine if alloys will function downhole as needed. A
scanning electron microscope can examine the surface of a
failure to determine the cause, whether it be environmental
embrittlement, incorrect chemistry, or overstress.
Engineering Test Facilities
With a commitment to technology innovation, Halliburton
continues to deliver technically superior, value-added
products and services. A key component of this process is the
state-of-the-art testing and design validation facilities at our
various technology centers, which provide:
• Engineering analysis and support
• High-temperature/high-pressure testing
• Tool qualification to API and ISO requirements
Halliburton provides customers with advanced technology
and outstanding personnel to solve problems efficiently and
effectively. Research, development, and engineering efforts
are carried out in various locations:
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Carrollton Technology Center—Carrollton, Texas
Singapore Technology Center—Singapore
Spring Technology Center—Spring, Texas
Duncan Technology Center—Duncan, Oklahoma
UK Technology Center—Arbroath/Aberdeen, Scotland
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Introduction
Mike Adams Test Well Facility
As the demand for energy increases, the drilling and
completing of wells continues to forge new boundaries.
Higher pressures, hotter wells, and tool complexities require
state-of-the-art testing facilities. Named in memory of one of
our most respected Test Department leaders, the “Mike
Adams” test well is designed to be safe, operationally
efficient, and best in class for downhole testing of tools for
both vertical and horizontal applications.
Deep Well Simulators
Deep well simulators at the Carrollton and Singapore
Technology Centers test full-size, downhole tools in hostile
environments. For example, high-temperature, high-pressure
packers are tested in simulated conditions up to 1,000°F
(537°C) and 30,000 psi (2067 bar) hydrostatic pressure.
HAL17704
The Mike Adams facility is a modern drilling rig running on
clean, quiet electric power with SCR controls. This big bore
well has a cased hole configured with 20-in. × 13 3/8-in. ×
10 3/4-in. × 9 5/8-in. casing. The 9 5/8-in. casing kicks off the
vertical bore through a 16° per 100-ft radius in a horizontal
section. The facility features a doghouse with a safe viewing
room for customers, modern data acquisition system,
dressing facilities, and office area.
HAL17691
Halliburton’s state-of-the-art research and testing facilities, which include
the deep well simulator (shown), accelerate development of new
equipment technology already in demand by the petroleum industry.
Mike Adams Test Well
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High-Temperature Test Facilities
High-temperature test facilities (HTTF) are used to test
experimental designs for use in high-temperature, highpressure wells. Each HTTF has five below-ground heated test
cells and one rapid cool down cell. The HTTFs are ideally
suited for testing packers per ISO 14310/API 11D for all “V”
class ratings. Each test cell is designed to accommodate
assemblies up to 30-ft (9.14-m) and 30-in. (762-mm)
diameter and has a temperature range up to 700°F (371°C).
The device undergoing testing receives uniformly heated air
to simulate severe temperatures down hole.
Singapore Technology and Manufacturing
Center
The rapid cool down test cell employs a self-contained chiller
unit capable of cooling to 32°F (0°C). The HTTF control
room contains Allen-Bradley touch screen controllers and a
PC-based data acquisition system. The data acquisition
system utilizes Rockwell Automation's RSTrend™ software
to store the information in a format that can be analyzed
or charted using Microsoft Excel® software. The information
can also be printed directly from the DAQ system in a line
chart format for immediate review. Cameras safely monitor
the test cell area for potential problems without exposing
technicians to high pressure or temperature. A gantry crane
located above the simulator facilitates safe handling of long,
heavy assemblies.
This vast state-of-the-art facility includes manufacturing,
technology, and administrative space. Technology
laboratories and test facilities house complex processes such
as high-alloy material precision machining, electrode
discharge machines, and small deep-hole gun drilling. In
addition, deep well simulators, high-pressure/hightemperature testing facilities and a deep horizontal well
enable all aspects of engineering testing and simulated
systems integration testing.
HAL38547
Completion Technology and Manufacturing Center in Singapore
HAL37796
A special inert gas system makes the cell's sealed/contained
atmosphere nonflammable. An oxygen analyzer and alarm
system monitors the cell's atmosphere, and controls are
provided to maintain inert mixtures for lower explosion limit
control. The only pressure limitations of the system are
imposed by the physical parameters of the test fixture and
casing joints. Through this system, Halliburton is able to
accelerate the development of new equipment technology
already in demand by the petroleum industry.
The Completion Technology and Manufacturing Center in
Singapore significantly expands Halliburton Completion
Tools technology and manufacturing capacity.
Complementing our Carrollton, Texas facility in the Western
Hemisphere, the Completion Technology and
Manufacturing Center serves as the new global headquarters
for Completion Tools, allowing for the delivery of highquality products to a broad and growing customer base in the
Eastern Hemisphere.
The high-temperature test facility allows us to test
equipment for use in high-temperature/high-pressure
environments without exposure to extreme conditions.
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Introduction
Fit-For-Purpose Technology
Halliburton meets customer challenges with reliable and
economical equipment. Whether the solution requires facing
extremes caused by pressure, temperature, environment,
economy, or downhole conditions, Halliburton equipment is
ready. We offer completion equipment and services for a
broad range of applications, including:
• Large monobore completions
• Horizontal completions
• Multilateral completions
• High-pressure and high-temperature completions
• Coiled tubing completions
• Deepwater and subsea completions
• Shallow completions
• Electric submersible pump completions
• Conventional single and dual completions
• Sand control completions
• Intelligent completions
• Wellbore cleaning solutions
Manufacturing Facilities
Lafayette Manufacturing Center
Located in Lafayette, Louisiana, the 200,000 ft² (18 581 m²)
Lafayette Manufacturing Center includes 173,000 ft²
(16 072 m²) of manufacturing shop floor space and onsite
technology capacity. In addition to the manufacturing shop
floor built for long parts, the facility includes a metallurgical
lab capable of performing physical property tests on
incoming raw materials and sample rubber. This state-ofthe-art plant features an efficient shop-floor layout, new
machines, and streamlined processes, allowing for maximum
productivity. The facility's cutting-edge technology and
equipment for screen production includes hydraulic stressrelief racks and machines that help improve the screen jacket
assembly process.
Malaysia Manufacturing and Technology Center
The Malaysia Manufacturing and Technology Center
manufactures an extensive range of products, including swell
and screens technology. The more than 300,000 ft²
(27 871 m²) facility includes a manufacturing plant, a bulk
plant, and an administration building. This site also offers
technology capabilities, including high-pressure and physical
property tests on location. Halliburton's Malaysia
Manufacturing and Technology Center plays a key role in
meeting the growing needs of customers in the Eastern
Hemisphere and globally.
Manufacturing facilities for downhole completion equipment
are found at the following locations:
• Arbroath, Scotland
• Broussard, Louisiana
• Carrollton, Texas
• Lafayette, Louisiana
• Livingston, Scotland
• Johor, Malaysia
• Spring, Texas
HAL25065
• Singapore
Malaysia Manufacturing and Technology Center
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Installations
At Halliburton, our objectives are increasing production and
lowering total costs throughout the life cycle of the well.
Following are just a few of the applications and services
Halliburton offers.
Severe-Service Completion Installation
Landing Nipple
High-pressure high-temperature packers are designed for
the most extreme completion environments. These packers
are based on the rugged and reliable Perma-Series® packer
and are designed specifically for high-pressure, hightemperature hostile environments. Compatible seal
assemblies and various receiving heads, including metalto-metal latching type are available.
Ratch-Latch™
Seal Anchor
HPHT Packer
Landing Nipple
Auto Release Sub
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HAL12543
VannGun Assembly
Severe-Service
Completion Installation
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Introduction
Single-String Permanent Packer Completion Installation
Hydraulic
Control Line
This simple, versatile, single-zone completion features,
from bottom to top, a wireline re-entry guide. The re-entry
guide guides wireline tools that have been run below the
end of the tubing string back into the tubing. A bottom
no-go landing nipple allows for flowing bottomhole
pressure surveys. The selective landing nipple allows the
well to be plugged for testing purposes or so tubing can be
removed without exposing the formation to kill fluids. A
Perma-Series® permanent packer, a sealbore extension
below the packer, and a seal unit assembly with locator
isolate the upper permanent casing string from the
formation and allow tubing expansion or contraction to
occur. The sealbore extension could be eliminated and a
shorter seal assembly with a latch-type locator could be
used if little or no tubing movement is expected. The
circulating device allows for selective tubing-to-casing
communication. A tubing-retrievable or wirelineretrievable safety valve may also be used.
Flow Coupling
Tubing-Retrievable
Safety Valve
Flow Coupling
Flow Coupling
Sliding Side-Door®
Circulating Device
Flow Coupling
Locator
Seal Units
and Accessories
®
Perma-Series
Permanent Packer
Sealbore Extension
Millout Extension
Adapter
Tubing Joint or
Pup Joint
Landing Nipple
HAL39775
Perforated Pup Joint
No-Go Landing Nipple
Wireline Re-entry
Guide
Single-String Permanent Packer
Completion Installation
Introduction
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Single-String Retrievable Packer Completion Installation
When dealing with sensitive formations, it can be
advantageous to lubricate a retrievable production packer
into the wellbore under pressure. The packer serves as a
temporary plug, while tubing is being run and completion
fluid circulated, and then serves as a production packer. The
Halliburton Versa-Set® packer is ideal for these applications.
The Versa-Set packer is available in wireline-set or
mechanical-set versions. The wireline-set version is set with
a standard wireline setting tool or DPU® downhole power
unit with wireline adapter kit. Using a standard on-off tool,
the packer may be run with a plug installed at the top of the
packer. Once set on wireline, the packer operates as a
standard mechanical double grip with an on-off tool. It is
used for testing, injection, and zone stimulation and can
serve as a production packer, temporary bridge plug, or
tubing anchor in a pumping application. The packer
releases with a 1/4 turn right-hand release.
XL On-Off Tool
with Integral Nipple Profile
Retrievable Packer
HAL39776
No-Go Nipple
Re-entry Guide
Single-String Retrievable Packer
Completion Installation
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Introduction
Dual-String Retrievable Packer Completion Installation
Hydraulic
Control Line
This dual-zone, dual-string completion uses an upper
hydraulic-set retrievable dual packer and a lower permanent
packer. The permanent packer and tailpipe are run first and
set on tubing or wireline. The dual strings and dual
hydraulic-set packer are then run with a seal assembly on the
bottom of the long string. Once the dual strings have been
landed and spaced out at the surface, a ball is dropped or a
plug is set in the landing nipple below the packer in the short
string. Pressure is applied to the short string and sets the dual
packer. If a ball catcher is used, increased pressure causes the
collet catcher to release, allowing the ball to drop out the end
of the tubing. Circulation of completion fluids is achieved
using the Sliding Side-Door® circulating device above and
below the dual packer.
Flow Coupling
Safety Valve Landing Nipple
Otis® X® Lock Mandrel
Wireline-Retrievable
Safety Valve
Flow Coupling
Sliding Side-Door®
Circulating Device
Flow Coupling
Retrievable Hydraulic-Set
Dual Packer
Otis X Landing Nipple
Collet Catcher Sub
®
Otis XN No-Go Landing
Nipple
Sliding Side-Door
Circulating Device
Blast Joint
Polished Nipple
HAL39778
Permanent Wireline-Set
Perma-Series® Packer
Otis X Landing Nipple
Perforated Pup Joint
Otis XN No-Go Landing Nipple
Wireline Re-Entry Guide
Dual-String Retrievable Packer
Completion Installation
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Coiled Tubing Completion Installation
Coiled tubing can be used in place of regular jointed
production tubing in certain completions. Using coiled
tubing allows for reduced completion/decompletion time
while using standard completion equipment accessories.
Special connectors allow standard completion components
to be attached to the coiled tubing. GO™ or HGO
mechanical utility packers can be used as an alternative
tubing hanger to suspend coiled tubing in siphon
string applications.
Shallow Completion Installation
A simple completion is illustrated for shallow applications
using a Guiberson® G-6 packer and splined travel joint. A
tension-set packer is normally used in shallow applications as
weight is not available to set compression-set packers. This
particular completion is used in steam injection applications.
When replacing the travel joint with an overshot tubing seal
divider, the completion is typical of shallow CO2 or water
injection applications.
Coiled Tubing
Connector
Subsurface Safety Valve
Assembly
Splined Travel Joint
Coiled Tubing
Connector
Coiled Tubing
Connector
Side-Pocket Mandrel
Guiberson®
G-6 Tension Packer
Coiled Tubing
Connector
Packer Assembly
HAL39777
HAL39779
Seal Assembly
Shallow Completion Installation
(Steam, CO2, or Water Injection)
Coiled Tubing
Completion Installation
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Introduction
Electric Submersible Pump
Completion Installation
One schematic (left) shows an electric
submersible pump completion that
allows annulus gas below the packer to
vent to the annulus above the packer. A
single hydraulic control line can
operate the tubing-retrievable safety
valve and annulus gas vent valve.
The other schematic (right) shows an
electric submersible pump completion
that allows flow control without heavy
kill fluids during remedial operations.
A downhole master valve is run with a
packer, on-off tool, and wireline lock.
The valve holds pressure in both
directions. It closes when the
hydrostatic pressure exceeds a preset
value and opens when hydrostatic
pressure is reduced.
Tubing Retrievable
Safety Valve
Electric
Power
Cable
Annular Vent
Valve
ESP Cable
Penetrator
Sliding Side-Door®
Circulating Sleeve
ESP Packer
Electric Power
Cable
Cable Clamp
Landing Nipple
and Plug
(Packer Setting)
Electric
Submersible
Pump
Y-Block
Landing Nipple
and Plug
Downhole
Master Valve
Guiberson®
G-6 Retrievable
Packer
HAL14946
HAL39781
Electric
Submersible
Pump
Electric Submersible Pump
Completion Installation
Introduction
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Tubing-Conveyed Perforating Completion Installation
Many types of Halliburton packers are used in completions
with tubing-conveyed perforating guns, including
Versa-Trieve® retrievable packers, Perma-Series® permanent
packers, and others. Tubing-conveyed perforating guns can
be run as tailpipe connected to the bottom of the packer or
through the bore of a set packer. This installation shows a
Versa-Trieve packer set on electric wireline. The tubingconveyed guns are spaced out below the seal assembly, and
the tubing is run in the hole. Before stabbing through the
packer, light fluids can be circulated down the tubing to
provide an underbalanced situation. The tree is installed and
the guns are mechanically or hydraulically fired and released
to open the tubing end.
Flow Coupling
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Otis R Landing Nipple
Flow Coupling
Flow Coupling
Sliding Side-Door®
Circulating Device
Flow Coupling
Seal
Assembly
Versa-Trieve®
Packer
Sealbore Extension
Pressure-Actuated
Tubing Release
HAL39780
Ported Pressure
Equalizing Sub
Optional Mechanical
Tubing Release
Mechanical Firing
Head
Perforating Gun
Time-Delay Firing Head
Tubing-Conveyed Perforating
Completion Installation
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Introduction
Multilateral Technology
MAIN BORE
Multilateral systems help provide cost
savings through increased reservoir
exposure. The systems are available in a
variety of designs and are the most
innovative and reliable in the industry.
Multilateral systems can be deployed in
new or existing wells and are
compatible with advanced sand control,
fracturing, and SmartWell® completion
system technology.
Multilateral wells can have many
different completions strategies. In the
most simplistic design, openhole
laterals are drilled from the cased hole
parent bore into a single reservoir
where production is co-mingled. In
other instances, the openhole lateral
sections are drilled into separate
reservoirs which require flow
segregation. If lateral borehole stability
is a concern, perforated liners or
screens can be dropped into the
openhole lateral section. In either
scenario, standard Halliburton
completion components can be
installed in the parent bore for lateral
flow control and/or isolation.
Completion
Tubing
UPPER MAIN BORE
Main Bore Tubing
with Short-Seal Stem
Retrievable
Dual-Bore
Packer
FloRite® Dual-Bore
Deflector with
Short-Sealbore
Lateral Tubing
with Seal Stinger
Halliburton
Latch Coupling
(Full Bore)
Retrievable
Single-Bore Packer
Nipple Profile
Wireline Entry Guide
Production
Tubing
Retrievable
Single-Bore
Packer with
Sealbore and
Nipple Profile
LATERAL BORE
FloRite
Segregated Completion
Level 5 Through-Tubing Access
Both Bores
HAL39039
LOWER MAIN BORE
FloRite® Segregated Completion Level 5
Through-Tubing Access Both Bores
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AV Annulus Safety Valve
The AV annulus safety valve is a fully retrievable high
performance annulus safety system packer with integral
annulus safety valve. The system provides annular bypass
through a hydraulically operated valve array. The AV system
is run in a single trip in conjunction with a setting sub.
Applications
The AV system is used for the control of annulus fluids in
gas-lift applications, for the monitoring of annulus pressures
in critical situations, and in one or two-trip annulus safety
system completions. The completion can be run to depth and
set with the surface tubing hanger flanged up.
Halliburton SP™
Tubing-Retrievable
Safety Valve
It can also be used in completions where spacing out against
a subsurface tubing hanger is required, i.e., no elastomeric
expansion joint needed. The tailpipe can be left in either
tension or compression. It can be used where high tensile
loads and pressure differentials exist with the completion
anchored in unsupported or poor condition casing.
Model AV
Annulus Safety System
Model CS2
Communication Sub
Side-Pocket
Gas Lift Mandrel
Model HP2 Control Line Set
Retrievable Production Packer
or Model HP1
Tubing-Set Retrievable
Production Packer
HAL22086
Model FS Fill Sub
Model PS
Packer Setting Anvil® Plug
or Model DP1 Anvil Plug
Annulus
Safety System
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Introduction
Isolation Barrier Valves in Dual-Zone Stacked FracPac™ Completion
When retention of wellbore fluids to minimize formation
damage is crucial to the success of your deepwater sand
control projects, integration of Halliburton's remote opening
FS2 and mechanical IB4 fluid loss isolation barrier valve
technology facilitates this requirement. Using the FS2 and
IB4 valves in this stacked FracPac™ application allows
sequential isolation of the respective zones immediately after
installation and zonal treatments. The inclusion of the dual
line hydraulic LV4 isolation barrier valve within the upper
completion design provides a second fully testable bidirectional barrier for wellhead installation once the upper
completion is installed.
LV4 Lubricator Valve
TRSV
HHC Packer
The FS2, IB4, and LV4 isolation barrier valve designs feature
a high-performance ball closure mechanism that provides a
bi-directional seal.
Gravel Pack Packer
The lower zone completion is installed and fully isolated post
frac pack using a mechanical IB4 isolation barrier valve,
which is closed when the collet shifting tool attached to the
inner string locates the IB4 shifting profile. This in turn
closes the valve when the inner string is retrieved from
the well.
MCS Closing Sleeve
FS2 Fluid Loss
Isolation Barrier Valve
The upper zone completion is then installed incorporating a
remote opening FS2 isolation barrier valve. A collet shifter
attached to the bottom of the upper zone completion locates
in the shifting profile of the lower zone IB4 valve, opening
the valve prior to setting the upper zone gravel pack packer.
The upper zone packer is then set and subsequent FracPac
treatments concluded. The FS2 valve closure is completed
when the collet shifting tool attached to the inner string
locates the FS2 shifting profile, which in turn closes the valve
when inner string is retrieved from the well.
Screens
Gravel Pack Packer
MCS Closing Sleeve
With all zones now isolated with a remote-opening, fully
testable bi-directional barrier, the upper completion can be
safely and cost-effectively deployed.
Mechanical Fluid Loss
Isolation Barrier Valve
The upper completion includes an LV4 isolation barrier
valve. When used in conjunction with the FS2 installed in the
sand face completion these isolation barrier valves can be
used to facilitate wellhead installation.
Introduction
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Once wellhead operations are complete, and production is
required, the LV4 valve is hydraulically opened and the FS2
valve is remotely opened by applying a pre-determined
number of hydraulic cycles, resulting in significant savings in
rig time.
Screens
Sump Packer
Dual-Zone Stacked FracPac™
Completion with Additional
Isolation Barrier Valve
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Isolation Barrier Valves in Triple-Zone Stacked FracPac™ Completion
Integration of Halliburton's remote opening FS2 and stepped
bore IB5 isolation barrier valve technology helps facilitate
wellbore fluid retention to minimize formation damage in
deepwater sand control projects. FS2 and IB5 isolation
barrier valve designs incorporate a high-performance ball
closure mechanism that provides a bi-directional seal. When
used in a stacked FracPac™ application, these valves allow
sequential isolation of the respective zones immediately after
installation and zonal treatments and also provide
unrestricted full bore access to all three zones once
production is required.
HHC Packer
Gravel Pack Packer
MCS Closing Sleeve
The lower zone completion is installed and fully isolated
post-frac pack using a stepped bore IB5 valve, which is closed
when the collet shifting tool attached to the inner string,
locates the lower shifting profile of the IB5 valve. This in turn
closes the valve when inner string is retrieved from the well.
A second larger collet, which will optimize the production
ID, is attached to the bottom of the middle zone completion.
This second larger collet will locate in the upper profile of the
stepped bore IB5 valve, opening it prior to the middle zone
gravel pack packer being set.
FS2 Fluid Loss Valve
Upper Zone
Gravel Pack Packer
MCS Closing Sleeve
The middle zone is completed in the same manner as the
lower zone.
Finally, the upper zone is completed with a remote-opening
FS2 valve. The FS2 valve is then fully closed, isolating all
three zones after frac packing when the collet shifting tool
attached to the inner string locates the shifting profile. This
in turn closes the valve when inner string is retrieved from
the well, facilitating upper completion deployment.
Stepped Bore Collet Shifter
The FS2 valve can be remotely opened when production is
required, resulting in significant savings in rig time.
Gravel Pack Packer
Stepped Bore IB5
Mechanical Fluid Loss Valve
Middle Zone
MCS Closing Sleeve
Stepped Bore Collet Shifter
Stepped Bore IB5
Mechanical Fluid Loss Valve
HAL32895
Lower Zone
Sump Packer
Triple-Zone Stacked FracPac™ Completion
with Isolation Barrier Valves
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Introduction
ESP Completion with Mechanical Reservoir Isolation
Operators can negate escalating rig cost concerns in electric
submersible pump (ESP) applications using Halliburton’s
mechanical IB4 fluid loss isolation barrier valve. In an ESP
completion, the IB4 valve helps eliminate the need for
expensive intervention or well kill operations previously
required to perform a workover.
The IB4 valve incorporates a high-performance ball closure
mechanism that provides a bi-directional seal and facilitates
the initial isolation of the reservoir immediately after the
lower completion installation. In addition, the IB4 valve
provides infinite reservoir isolation/re-entry during upper
ESP completion workover operations.
Electrical Submersible
Pump
The lower completion is installed with a mechanical IB4
valve. The IB4 valve is closed after the zonal treatment by
locating in the shifting profile of the valve upon inner string
retrieval with a collet shifting tool. The lower zone is now
fully isolated with a testable bi-directional barrier.
Gravel Pack Packer
The upper completion consisting of a bi-directional collet
shifter, isolation seal assembly, and ESP can now be installed.
The bi-directional collet shifter, attached to the bottom of the
upper ESP completion, locates in the shifting profile of the
IB4 valve, opening it fully prior to the upper completion
landing out. The isolation seal assembly directly above the
collet shifter stings into the gravel pack packer sealbore
extension prior to mechanical opening of the IB4 valve,
providing annulus isolation prior to re-entry to the reservoir.
MCS Closing Sleeve
In the event of an upper ESP workover, by simply pulling the
upper ESP completion, the bi-directional collet shifter locates
in the shifting profile of the IB4 valve to fully close it,
providing a fully testable bi-directional barrier for workover
purposes.
IB4 Mechanical Fluid Loss
Isolation Barrier Valve
Sand Screens
Bi-Directional Collet
Shifter
HAL32896
Sump Packer
ESP Completion with
Mechanical Reservoir Isolation
Introduction
1-17
LV4 Isolation Barrier Valve in Extended Reach Perforating Operations
As well paths become more complex
and larger sections of reservoir are
exposed, the need to perform well
interventions during the life of the well
to maintain performance should be
taken into consideration during well
planning. Incorporating the
Halliburton hydraulic LV4 isolation
barrier valve enables operators to
deploy long intervention strings
without killing the well.
The LV4 valve design incorporates a
high-performance ball closure
mechanism that provides a bidirectional seal. Traditionally well
intervention string lengths are limited
to the length of lubricator that can be
stacked on top of the production tree.
The addition of a LV4 valve extends
these possibilities by placing the swab
valve within the tubing string below the
production tree. This delivers
operational cost savings and improves
safety by reducing the number of
surface rig ups and intervention trips
required.
The LV4 valve is normally installed in
tandem with the tubing-retrievable
safety valve (TRSV) to provide a fully
testable bi-directional well barrier for
intervention purposes. Positioned
above the TRSV, the LV4 valve provides
a barrier for lubrication purposes, and
when used in conjunction with the
TRSV, protects the closure mechanism
from damage in the event a toolstring is
dropped. The dual control line
balanced actuation piston used to
function the LV4 valve allows for
unlimited setting depths making it
suitable for use anywhere within the
wellbore. The ID through the LV4 valve
maintains full access to the TRSV ID,
helping ensure full functionality of both
tools during the life of the well.
LV4 Lubricator Valve
TRSV
HHC Packer
Extended Length
Perforating Guns
HA
L3
28
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LV4 Isolation Barrier Valve Included in
Extended Reach Perforating Operation
1-18
Introduction
Deepwater Completion Installation
This deepwater completion uses Halliburton’s FracPac™
system technology (see Halliburton Sand Control Solutions
catalog) and components to make the completion’s capability
as high rate as possible. Non-elastomer or metal-to-metal
sealing is used in critical areas to ensure reliability. Full bore
nipples and locks are used to maximize ID and eliminate
slickline problems resulting from packing interference that
can occur when standard locks are run through same-bore
size landing nipples. A single-trip completion using the
Mirage® disappearing plug to set the high-pressure
retrievable production packer reduces running time and
simplifies the completion.
Halliburton’s broad experience in deepwater applications
includes subsea completions tension leg platforms (TLP) and
spars. Some tools used in deepwater completions include
mudline tubing hangers, SP™ tubing retrievable safety valves,
and long space-out travel joints.
• Halliburton offers two types of mudline tubing hangers—
the HGR and DHC. These tubing hangers are primarily
used in deepwater completions to help support the high
tubing loads, and in the case of the DHC design, act as an
additional barrier.
• The Halliburton SP™ tubing-retrievable safety valve is a
single rod-piston non-elastomer flapper valve designed for
hostile environments and extended life applications where
ultimate reliability is required.
• The Halliburton long space-out travel joint was designed
to eliminate the space-out process required to install a
production tubing string in a subsea completion. The joint
is designed to collapse under a compressive load after a
production seal assembly has been landed in a sealbore
packer. After the joint collapses, the production tubing can
be lowered until the subsea tubing hanger lands in the
subsea tubing head spool.
Hydraulic-Set
Tubing Hanger
Chemical Injection
Mandrel
Non-Elastomer TubingRetrievable Safety Valve
Permanent Downhole
Pressure Gauge
Straight Shear
Ratch-Latch™ w/ MTM Seals
Hydraulic-Set
Versa-Trieve® Packer
Mirage®
Disappearing
FBN® Full Bore
Self-Aligning
Plug
Landing Nipple
Snap Indicator
Muleshoe ShurShot®
Fluid-Loss Device Perma-Series®
®
Sump Packer
Versa-Trieve
FracPac™ Packer
FracP
ac™ T
ailpipe
and S
Deepwater Completion
Installation
Introduction
creen
Assem
bly
HAL1403
3
Snap
Indicator
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Single-Trip Perf/Pack (STPP™-GH) Completion System
The STPP™-GH single-trip perf/pack system provides costeffective, single run completions that combine perforating
and frac-packing into a single string.
Features
• Guns are detached from the packer and screen assembly
before perforating.
• Eliminates impact loads on the packer and screen
assembly.
®
CHAMP IV
Packer
• After perforating, the auto-release gun hanger
mechanism allows the expended guns to drop to the
bottom of the well.
• Well control operations can be achieved with a modified
OMNI™ valve.
Closing
Sleeve
Assembly
• After the well is perforated, the CHAMP® IV packer is
lowered and set below the perforations and the
Versa-Trieve® packer is set above the perforations.
• The service tool is released from the Versa-Trieve packer
and positioned for pumping operations.
Benefits
The STPP-GH system helps provide increased safety as well
as economic benefits by combining multiple operations in a
single pipe trip. The single-trip system can help minimize
completion fluid loss, reduce rig cost, and reduce well
control risks.
Blank
Assembly
VBA
FracPac™
Packer
Lower
Sump Packer
Closing
Sleeve
Hydraulic
Release
Blank
Screen
®
VannGun
Assembly
Lower
Sump
Packer
HAL8829
Auto Release
Gun Hanger
STPP™-GH Installation
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Introduction
SmartWell® Completion System Installation
SmartWell® completion systems offer oil and gas producers a
systems approach for completing a well to provide active
management of the reservoir. Through continuous readout
data acquisition and remote control, the operator has the
ability to monitor and control flow from or injection into
multiple zones within real time. Producers can reconfigure
well architecture at will and acquire real-time data without
well intervention.
Chemical Injection
Splice Subs
Permanent Downhole Gauges
Control Lines
Zonal
Isolation
Flow Control
Connectors
HAL33
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SmartWell® Completion System Installation
Introduction
1-21
Recent Technical Papers on Completion Technology
Number
Description
SPE 161564
“Innovative Rigless Application to Reinstate Surface Control of Downhole Safety Valve System and Restore Well Integrity
(Case Study),” Saleh Abdul Samad Al Braiki; Obadah Al Sawadi; Mohamed Afzal; Nadir Odeh, Naeem Khan; Abdullah Al
Hosani; Ahmed Bani Malek, SPE, ZADCO and Anwar Yousef, SPE, Halliburton
SPE 162471
“Optimization of Inflow Control Device Placement and Mechanical Conformance Decisions Using a New Coupled WellIntervention Simulator,” Kim Thornton and Ricardo Jorquera, Halliburton; and M. Y. Soliman, SPE, Texas Tech University
SPE 159307
“Intelligent Well and Other Optimal Designs for Completions in Complex, Multi-stacked, Compartmentalized Oil-Rim
Reservoirs,” Rahim Masoudi, Mohamad B. Othman, Hooman Karkooti, and Keng Seng Chan, (PMU/PETH); Danny
Chong Heng Jiew (MD/PCSB); Doug Finley, Halliburton
SPE 160429
“Innovative Solution Successfully Recompletes Problematic Well in Malaysia,” Chris Elliott, Mohammad Mahzan, Mohd
Imran Feroze, Khairul Azmi Mahadi, and Abdil Adzeem Ahmad Mahdzan, Petronas Carigali Sdn, Bhd (PCSB); Khairil
Faiz Abdul Aziz, and Murray Forbes, Halliburton; and Nasri Dzul-Fikar, Welltec
SPE 160159
“Enhancing the Effectiveness of Long Horizontal Water Injection Wells with ICD/SSD Technology - Design, Simulation,
and Installation,” Marc Kuck, Eni Petroleum; Luke Holderman, Dan Brown, Kim Thornton, and Nicholas Kuo, Halliburton
SPE 160060
“First Intelligent Well Completion in the Troll Field Enables Feed-Through Zonal Isolation: A Case History,” Bjørn Olav
Dahle, Statoil, Peter E. Smith, Geir Gjelstad, and Kristian Solhaug, Halliburton
SPE 153700
“Second Generation Interval Control Valve (ICV) Improves Operational Efficiency and Inflow Performance in Intelligent
Completions,” Jameel Rahmman, SPE, Cliffford Allen, SPE, and Gireeesh Bhat, SPE, Halliburton
SPE 153702
“New Data Retrieval Application Significantly Improves Asset Management in Digital Oilfields with Intelligent
Completions,” Clifford Allen, SPE, and Robert Smith, SPE, Halliburton
1302-SCC2012
“Dynamics of a Completion String in a Fluid Filled Wellbore,” Allan Zhong, Frederic Felten Halliburton Company
OTC 23627
“New Packer and Safety Valve Concepts for Ultra High Pressure and Ultra High Temperature Test and Production Wells,”
Dan Taylor, Halliburton
SPE 154760
“Using a New Intelligent Well Technology Completions Strategy to Increase Thermal EOR Recoveries-SAGD Field Trial,”
Mark Bedry, Joel Shaw, Halliburton
SPE 155202
“Combination of Dual String Single Trip Multi-Zone Completion Systems and High Rate Formation Pack as a Proven
Completion Methodology for an Unconsolidated Reservoir: Case Study Tunu Field,” D. Laidlaw, TOTAL E&P, D. Agee,
M. Madyanova, Schlumberger and H. Hustache, Halliburton
SPE 150477
“SAGD Field Trial for a New Intelligent-Well Completions Strategy to Increase Thermal EOR Recoveries,” Joel Shaw and
Mark Bedry, Halliburton
IADC/SPE 163568
“Expandable Liner Hanger Milling: North Sea Case Histories,” Thomas Berge, Kim Daniel Mathisen and Olav Storebø,
Halliburton; Michael Muir, Maersk
SPE 150850
“Second-Generation Interval Control Valve (ICV) Improves Operational Efficiency and Inflow Performance in Intelligent
Completions,” Jameel Rahman, SPE, Clifford Allen, SPE, and Gireesh Bhat, SPE, Halliburton
SPE 150497
“Using a New Intelligent Completion Strategy to Increase Thermal EOR Recoveries-SAGD Field Trial,” Joel Shaw and
Mark Bedry, Halliburton
SPE 150493
“Method of Minimizing Liner Expansion Issues in Horizontal Thermal Applications,” Travis Cavender, Tim Hunter and
Robert Pipkin, Halliburton
CSUG/SPE 147547
“Comparison of Downhole Control System Technologies for Intelligent Completions,” Joel Shaw, Halliburton
CSUG/SPE 147543
“Using a New Intelligent Well Technology Completions Strategy to Increase Thermal EOR Recoveries-SAGD Field Trial,”
Joel Shaw, Mark Bedry, Halliburton
SPE 147546
“Benefits and Application of a Surface-Controlled Sliding Sleeve for Fracturing Operations,” Joel Shaw, Halliburton
“Successful Auto Gaslift Using intelligent Completion Boosted Oil Production - A Case History from Petroleum
SPE/IADC SPE-148159-PP Development Oman,” By Chandran Peringod, Sharifa Al-Ruheili and Zeljko Kerecin, Petroleum Development Oman,
Kartik Sonti, Shell India Markets Pvt. Ltd and Tor Sukkestad, Halliburton
SPE/IADC 148584
“Effects of Rapid Gas Decompression on Swellable Rubber and Common Oilfield Rubber Compounds,” Dustin Young,
Alf K. Sevre, Peter E. Smith, Mohammed al-Madlouh, Geir Gjelstad, Halliburton
SPE 147877
“The Bulkhead Principle - Delaying Water Cut and Improving Horizontal Well Productivity through Compartmentalization
Using Short Swellable Packers,” Peter E. Smith, SPE, Dustin Young, SPE, Noman Shahreyar, Halliburton; J. Eric
Lauritzen, and M. Zaki Awang, Saudi Aramco
SPE 143814
“Large-Bore Expandable Liner Hangers Significantly Improve Operational Cost in a Deepwater Gulf of Mexico Well,”
Michael (Rick) Johnson and Kevin Ardoin, Halliburton; Bill Bullard, ENI
SPE 144217
“Development of Small Field in Malaysia Using Cost-Effective Open Hole Sandface Completion Technologies - A Case
Study,” N. Safiin, A.A. Ahmad Mahdzan, N.Z.S. Nik Khansani, N.M. Ghazali, O. Zainal Abidin, A.A. Aly Zeidan, C. Elliot,
M. Zaidan Khalid, Petronas Carigali; R. Regulacion, P. Domia, P.S. Lim, M.F. Abdul Rahim, P. Jackson, Halliburton
SPE SAS-1270
“Effects of Rapid Gas Decompression on Swellable Rubber and Common Oilfield Rubber Compounds,” Dustin Young, Alf
K. Sevre, Peter E. Smith, Mohammed al-Madlouh, Halliburton; M. Zaki Awang, Saudi Aramco
OTC 21925
1-22
“Large-Bore Expandable Liner Hangers Significantly Improve Operational Cost in a Deepwater Gulf-of-Mexico Well,”
Michael (Rick) Johnson, Kevin Ardoin, Halliburton; and Bill Bullard, ENI
Introduction
Recent Technical Papers on Completion Technology
Number
Description
OTC 21910
“Selection Methodology for Passive, Active, and Hybrid Inflow Control Completions,” Eric J. Lauritzen, Saudi Aramco;
Noman Shahreyar, Suresh Jacob, Halliburton
OTC 21907
“Qualification and Use of a Self-Equalizing Subsurface Safety Valve in Large-Bore, High-Rate, Gas-Well Applications in
the Middle East,” Tom Swan and Scott Cooper, Halliburton
WHOC11-582
“Using a New Intelligent Well Technology Completions Strategy to Increase Thermal EOR Recoveries-SAGD Field Trial,”
Joel Shaw, Mark Bedry, Halliburton
IADC/SPE 140010
“Passive Inflow Control Devices and Swellable Packers Control Water Production in Fractured Carbonate Reservoir: A
Comparison with Slotted Liner Completions,” Kim Sam Youl, SPE, Harkomoyo, SPE, Widayat Suhana, SPE, KODECO;
Rhandy Regulacion, SPE, Thomas Jorgensen, SPE, Halliburton
WHOC 2009-386
IADC/SPE 136300
“Method of Minimizing Liner Expansion Issues in Horizontal Thermal Applications,” Travis Cavender, Halliburton
“Ensuring Success on an Extended-Reach Well with Expandable Liner Hangers and Advanced Software Modeling,”
Ajmal Wardak, James Williford, and Angus Walker, Halliburton; and Faisal Nughaimish, Aramco
SPE 136341
“Process Optimization Guidelines in the Design and Operation of Intelligent Water Injection Wells,” Clifford Allen, SPE,
Halliburton WellDynamics, Arash Ajayi, SPE, Model Energy
SPE 137857
“Enhancements to Remotely Operated Downhole Fluid-Loss Isolation Barrier Valves Enable Reliable Operation in DebrisLaden Conditions,” Graham Robb, SPE, Ewan Robb, SPE, and Peter Inglis, Halliburton
SPE 130540
“An Innovative Back-up System for a 9-7/8-in. HP/HT Permanent Packer Provides a Solution for Damaged or Worn
Casing in the North Sea,” Thomas Robb, and Ernie Valentine, Halliburton
SPE 130062
“Valhall - Pushing the Limits for Openhole Zonal Isolation - Qualification and Field Trial of 10,000-psi Oil-Swelling
Packers,” Jeroen Nijhof, BP Norge; Tom Rune Koløy and Kristian Andersen, Halliburton
SPE 132685
“New Temperature-Activated Travel Joint Minimizes Expansion Issues in Horizontal Thermal Applications,” Roger Schultz
and Travis Cavender, Halliburton
OTC 21063
“Indonesian Operator's First Field-Wide Application of Intelligent-Well Technology – A Case History,” Kim Sam Youl, and
Harkomoyo / Kodeco Energy Company, Ltd.; and Doug Finley, Halliburton
OTC 21066/SPE 132176
“New 9-7/8-in. HPHT Permanent Packer with New Back-Up System Provides North Sea Operator with an Effective
Solution for Worn Casing,” Richard Innes and Michael Eddy, Total E&P UK Ltd; John Ligertwood, NRD, Limited; Thomas
Robb and Ernie Valentine, Halliburton
OTC 21057-MS
“Upper Completion Advanced Designs: Spacing-Out Production Tubing in Subsea Wells,” Marshall N. Smith, Troy
Bergeron, and Tom Roane, Halliburton
SPE 137857
“Enhancements to Remotely Operated Downhole Fluid Loss Isolation Barrier Valves Enable Operation in Debris-Laden
Conditions,” Graham Robb, Ewan Robb, Peter Inglis
TPRB 01-01156-AUC09
“Design of an Expandable Base Pipe Using a Genetic Algorithm-Based Multi-Objective Optimization Method,” A. Zhong,
J. Gano, D. Chen
SPE 125788
“Openhole ICD Completion with Fracture Isolation in a Horizontal Slimhole Well: Case Study,” Dustin Young, Mohammed
Al-Muraidhef, and Peter E. Smith, Halliburton, and Mohammad Zaki Awang, Saudi Aramco
SPE 124396
“New Liner-Hanger Technology Improves Safety and Reduces Non-Productive Time in Deviated High-Temperature Wells
in South Central Venezuela,” Cesar Jimenez, Simon Soto, and Andrehny Leon, Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA),
and Pedro Marval, and Martin Schoener-Scott, Halliburton
SPE 124394
“Swellable Packers Provide a Brownfield Water Management Solution in Open and Cased Hole – Case Histories
Including Straddles, Plugs, Slimhole Sidetracks and Testing In Corroded Casing,” Khaled M.M. Al Douseri, SPE, ADCO,
and Chris Barnes, SPE, Dustin Young, SPE, and Peter E. Smith, SPE, Halliburton
SPE 124391
“Expandable Liner Hanger Drill-in Capability Provides Reliable Solution for North Sea Case History,” Carlos Mario
Montañez and Søren Lundgren Jensen, Mærsk Olie og Gas AS (Maersk Oil), and Daniel De Clute-Melançon, Halliburton
SPE 124389
“Critical Data Needs for Design of Frac-Pack Completions in Today's Oilfield Environment,” Bernardo Moreno and Garner
Haydell, Halliburton, and Leigh Landry, Murphy Exploration and Production
SPE 124385
“Swellable Packers in Unique Horizontal Completions Solve Difficult Challenges in Offshore India Vasai East Field,”
Tejas Kalyani, Halliburton, and Ram Avtar, A.K. Srivastava, Ram Suresh Singh, and D.Z. Badwaik, Oil and Natural Gas
Corporation, Ltd.
SPE 122765
“World's First Reverse-Port Uphill Openhole Gravel Pack with Swellable Packers,” Rene Jansen, Bengi Koksaloglu, Philip
Holweg, and Riehdwan Hamedi, Brunei Shell Petroleum Co. Sdn. Bhd., and Mark Dawson, Bryan Chay, David Mok, and
Razien Ali, Halliburton
SPE 121741
“Case History: Unique Method Using Hydraulic Work Over Unit for Snubbing Operations Successfully Deploys
Expandable Liner Hangers into Gas Storage Wells,” Nicolas Gregoire, Fluxys; Yves Ricaud, Geostock; and Wim
Bossewinkel, Dan De Clute-Melancon, Bert De Vries, and Marc Van Wonderen, Halliburton
PROD.01-02
“Overcoming Viscosity Dependency in Inflow Control,” Noman Shahreyar, Luke Holderman – Halliburton
OTC 20157
“Design Methodology for Swellable Elastomer Packers in Fracturing Operations,” Rutger Evers, Dustin Young, Greg
Vargus, and Kristian Solhaug, Halliburton
OTC 20156
“Case Study in Malaysia - The Disappearing Plug Improves Cost Efficiency in Horizontal Completions,” Li Yit Wong and
Kim King, Halliburton
Introduction
1-23
Recent Technical Papers on Completion Technology
Number
Description
NACE 09080
“Case-History Of Environmental Cracking Failures With Alloy K-500 For Downhole Completion Tools,” Karthik Krishnan,
Joshua Rooker, Greg B.Chitwood, Halliburton
IPTC 13624
“Qualification and Use of a Self-Equalizing Subsurface Safety Valve in Large-Bore, High-Rate Gas Well Applications,”
Tom Swan and Scott Cooper, Halliburton
SPE 124120
“Cemented, Ball-Activated Sliding Sleeves Improve Well Economics and Efficiency,” Timothy Bozeman, SPE, Halliburton,
and Dennis Degner, SPE, Encana
SPE 125365
“Continuous Multistage Fracture-Stimulation Completion Process in a Cemented Wellbore,” Neil Stegent and Matt Howell,
Halliburton
SPE 119475
“New Alternative to Selectively Fracture Stimulate Extended-Reach, Horizontal Wells,” Jim B. Surjaatmadja and Leopoldo
Sierra, Halliburton
SPE 118387
“Case Histories – Implementation of New Liner Hanger Technology in South Central Venezuela Significantly Improves
Operations in Complex Wells,” Cesar Jimenez, Simon Soto, and Andrehny Leon, Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA),
Marcelo Batocchio, Pedro Marval, and Martin Schoener-Scott, Halliburton
SPE 117765
“Cooperative Optimization-Based Dimensionality Reduction for Advanced Data Mining and Visualization,” D. Chen, S.
Hamid, M. Dix, J.A. Quirein, L.A. Jacobson, M.T. Hollingsworth, Halliburton
SPE 117049
“Expandable Liner Hanger System Enhances Liner Installations By Providing Viable Solutions That Overcome
Deployment And Installation Issues In Low-Pressure Reservoirs,” Ajmal Wardak, James Williford, and Mohammed AlMadlouh, Halliburton
SPE 117043
“Ensuring Success on an Extended Reach Well: Expandable Liner Hangers and the Use of Advanced Software
Modeling,” Ajmal Wardak, James Williford, Angus Walker, Halliburton; and Faisal Nughaimish, Ogacheko Atanu, and
Hatem Al-Saggaf, Saudi Aramco
SPE 116913
“A Case Study in the Successful Design and Implementation of Frac-Pack Treatments in a Challenging Workover
Environment in Malaysia,” M. Mohamad Bakri and S. Shamsuddin, ExxonMobil E&P Malaysia Inc.; I. Pathamanthan, J.
Lim and V. Selvi, Halliburton Energy Services
SPE 116261
“Development of an Expandable Liner Hanger with Increased Annular Flow Area,” Tance Jackson, Brock Watson,
Halliburton; Larry Moran, Conoco Phillips Company
SPE 116256
“Design Methodology for Swellable Elastomer Packers in Fracturing Operations,” Rutger Evers, Dustin Young, Greg
Vargus, and Kristian Solhaug, Halliburton
SPE 116245
“Evolution of Single-Trip Multiple-Zone Completion Technology: How State-of-the-Art New Developments Can Meet
Today's Ultra Deepwater Needs,” Brad Clarkson, Tommy Grigsby, Colby Ross, Emile Sevadjian, and Bruce Techentien,
Halliburton
SPE 116221
“Extended-Stroke Downhole Power Unit Successfully Pulls Subsea Wellhead Plugs in the Gulf of Mexico,” Dennis
McDaniel, SPE, and John Cromb, SPE, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation; Jim Walton, HTK Consultants, Inc.; and Jack
Clemens, Darrell Moore, and Jeff Huggins, Halliburton
SPE 116210
“Corroded Casing: Testing of Sealing Capability and Retrievability of a Swellable Elastomer Packer,” Emmanuel Pradie,
SPE, Total E&P Qatar; M. Rushdan Jaafar, Qatar Petroleum; and Chris Barnes, SPE, Geir Gjelstad, and Peter E. Smith,
SPE, Halliburton
SPE 115270
“Unique Solution for Fracture Isolation Resolves Water/Gas Breakthrough Challenges in a Horizontal SlimHole Well,”
Adib A. Al-Mumen, Mohammed I. Al-Umran and Pradeep Agrawal, SPE, Saudi Aramco; Thomas Jorgensen and Peter E.
Smith, SPE, Halliburton
SPE 114789
“Lessons Learned from Highly Deviated Openhole Completions in Two HP/HT Retrograde Gas-Condensate Fields Using
Expandable Liner Hangers, External-Sleeve Inflatable Packer Collars, and Swellable Packers for Zonal Isolation,”
Seung Kook Lee, Yong Seok Kim, Ou Kwang Kwon, and Basker Murugappan, Korean National Oil Corporation; James
Williford, Tance Jackson, Irwan Nizam, and Derek Lim, Halliburton
SPE 114475
“Unique Solution for Fracture Isolation Resolves Breakthrough Challenges in Horizontal Slim Hole Well,” Adib A. AlMumen, Mohammed I. Al-Umran and Pradeep Agrawal, SPE, Saudi Aramco; Thomas Jorgensen and Peter E. Smith,
SPE, Halliburton Energy Services
SPE 113806
“Case History: Extended-Stroke Downhole Power Unit Successfully Pulls Subsea Wellhead Plugs,” Dennis McDaniel,
SPE, and John Cromb, SPE, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation; Jim Walton, HTK Consultants, Inc.; and Jack Clemens,
Darrell Moore, and Jeff Huggins, Halliburton
SPE 112959
“Well-Test Planning for Deepwater Wells in High-Pressure, High-Temperature Environments: The Brazil Experience,”
Alejandro Salguero, Edgar Almanza, and Harold Nivens, Halliburton
SPE 112859
“First Application of New Expandable Liner Hanger Technology in Deepwater HP/HT Well of Egypt,” Melvin Moore, and
Jesse Lopez, BP-Egypt; Edgar Chacon, Ron Nida, and Arshad Waheed, Halliburton
SPE 112423
“Concentric Annular Packing System Successfully Frac Packs Longest, Highly Deviated Intervals at Highest Record
Treatment Rate Attempted Worldwide: Angola Case History,” Fabien Lemesnager and Jean Gavalda, TOTAL, Alain
Chassagne, TOTAL E&P Angola, and Alexandre Cortier and Jean-Michel Ranjeva, Halliburton
SPE 112116
“Intelligent Well Completions System Integration Test Mitigates Risk,” Earl Coludrovich, Shawn Pace, Sam Brady,
Chevron; and Craig Campo, Halliburton
SPE 111465
“Capillary-Tube Technology in Downhole Pressure Acquisition and its Application in Campos Basin, Brazil,” Pier Giovanni
Cassarà, Petrobràs, and Juan Carlos Burgoa, Edgar Almanza, and Paul Ringgenberg, Halliburton
1-24
Introduction
Recent Technical Papers on Completion Technology
Number
Description
OTC 19632
“Lessons Learned From Highly Deviated Openhole Completions in Two HP/HT Retrograde Gas Condensate Fields Using
Expandable Liner Hangers, External-Sleeve Inflatable Packer Collars and Swellable Packers for Zonal Isolation,” Yong
Sook Kim, Kwon Ou Kwang, and Basker Murugappan, Korean National Oil Company (KNOC); James Williford, Tance
Jackson, Irwan Nizam and Derek Lim, Halliburton
OTC 19626
“Performance Qualification of Seal Systems for Deepwater Completions,” Buc Slay and Kent Ferrell, Halliburton
OTC 19622
“Case History: Two GOM Multi-Zone, Frac-Packed, Intelligent Deepwater Completions - How Success was Achieved and
the Associated Lessons Learned,” Stephen Jeu and Wayne Cunningham, Thunderbyrd Energy Services; Jacques Braile
Salies, Petrobras America, Inc.; Richard Jannise, Brad Beridon, and Brennan Oubre, Halliburton; George Arnold and
Colton Puckett, WellDynamics, Inc.
OTC 19621
“Development of a High-Temperature Rechargeable Battery for Downhole Use in the Petroleum Industry,” Michael Fripp,
Don Kyle, Syed Hamid, and Darrell Moore, Halliburton, Josip Caja and T. Don Dunstan, Electrochemical Systems, Inc.
OTC 19620
“Case History: New Design in Surface-Controlled Subsurface Safety Valves Resolves Valve Problems in Subsea
Completions in the Gulf of Mexico,” Gerald LeBoeuf and Shane Adams, Halliburton; Adam Pittman, Shell; and Paul Dodd,
S&S Technologists
OTC 19612
“Swellable Packer Technology Resolves Water Production Problem - Case History in Campos Basin, Brazil,” Eduardo
Midulfo Ueta, José Augusto da Silva Neto, Max Samuel Nunes, Petrobrás; and Oscar Barrios, André Luiz Rodriques
Tocchetto, Edison Barretto, Halliburton
SPE 116469
“The Successful Application of a Compartmental Completion Technique Used To Isolate Multiple Hydraulic-Fracture
Treatments in Horizontal Bakken Shale Wells in North Dakota,” Brent Miller, SPE, and John Paneitz, SPE, Whiting
Petroleum, and Mike Mullen, SPE, Raymund Meijs, SPE, Mike Tunstall, SPE, and Mariano Garcia, SPE, Halliburton
SPE 115476
“Completion System Allows for Interventionless Stimulation Treatments in Horizontal Wells with Multiple Shale Pay
Zones,” Greg Vargus, Matt Howell, Ron Hinkie, James Williford, and Tim Bozeman, SPE, Halliburton
OTC 19228
“Development of a High-Fatigue-Life Spoolable Connector for Offshore Applications,” Asif Ehtesham, Joseph Hriscu, and
Allan Zhong, Halliburton
OTC 19302
“Downhole Tool Design Challenges for Deepwater Highly Deviated Wells,” Matt Howell, Michael (Rick) Johnson, and
Grant Roscoe, Halliburton
SPE 113700
“Solving Excessive Water Production in a Prolific Long Horizontal Open Hole Drilled in a Naturally Fractured Carbonate
Reservoir,” Stephen Lightford, SPE, Halliburton, and Enzo Pitoni, Giovanni Burrafato, and Claudia Porretta Serapiglia,
Eni E&P
SPE 113722
“New Hydrajet Tool Demonstrates Improved Life for Perforating and Fracturing Applications,” Jim B. Surjaatmadja,
Halliburton; Jeff Bezanson, ARC Resources; and Sharlene Lindsay, Pedro Ventosilla, and Keith Rispler, Halliburton
SPE 113782
“Planning for Successful Rig Assist HPHT Cleanout Operations,” Alan Lamont and Paul Radcliffe, Shell UK Ltd., and Mark
Klinck, John Brumfield, and Gavin Bell, Halliburton
SPE 113326
“Application of a Novel Rigid Setting Material as an Annular Barrier to Re-establish Pressure Integrity of Tubing in an
Injection Well,” H. Setiadi and D. Bewick, BP Exploration Operating Company Limited, and J. Blair, R. Walger, and E.
Ridley, Halliburton
SPE 113037
“Development of a High-Fatigue-Life Mechanical Spoolable Connector,” Asif Ehtesham, Joseph Hriscu, and Allan Zhong,
Halliburton
SPE 112377
“Method to Pump Bridge/Frac Plugs at Reduced Fluid Rate,” Don Smith and Phillip Starr, Halliburton
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