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Well noise leakage detection

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1 What Leaks in a Well?

Of all leaks are 75%: casing wall and connections, tubing wall and connections

2 Turbulent flow generates ultrasound energy

The point system

3 Point specifications

4 Case study

Run history

  • Over 600 LeakPoint operations globally    
  • Over 1100 leaks successfully located      
  • Operating efficiency > 90%          

 

Client list

Aramco, BP, Chevron, CNR, ConocoPhillips, Dubai Petroleum, ExxonMobil, Gaz de France, Maersk, Marathon, Nexen, Nippon, Oxy, PDO, RasGas, Shell, Statoil, Talisman, Total, Zadco…

Case 1

Diagnosis

  • Leak rate ≈ 2.30 liters/min
  • 58 leaks confirmed in one run
  • All leaks at casing connections
  • >16 hours for operation

Value

  • Reduced NPT vs conventional technologies
  • Information enabled optimal choice of remedial action
  •  Procedures changed for construction of subsequent wells           

Case 2

Diagnosis

  • Leak rate ≈ 3.00 liters/min
  • Single leak confirmed at tubing connection
  • >4 hours for operation

Value

  • Reduced NPT vs conventional technologies
  • Accurate information enabled deployment of liquid sealant
  • Production restored >14 hours

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