Problem and Challenges
- Leak detected at production packer leak at a depth of 2,000+ ft
- Leak rate of 13.5 scf/min based on diagnostic readings
- Operational constraint: Limited by a small pumping unit (Triplex Pump) due to crane restrictions
Solution
- Displaced Downhole Pressure Activated Sealant (PAS) into the annulus and squeezed it through the leak at the packer.
- Conducted extensive laboratory tests and a system integrity test prior to the job.
Results
- The packer has maintained pressure since the leak was sealed, with no further pressure increase in the A-annulus.
- The well, which had been shut in for over three years, has been successfully brought back online.
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