Permanent reservoir monitoring in Subsea Wells Attains new level

Abstract

Digital measurements of sandface parameters have been made by means of inductive coupling to provide power and data communication from the upper to lower completion during cleanup of a subsea well. Data were transmitted in real time during the well cleanup. The system demonstrated its compatibility with standard equipment from multiple vendors, including sand screens, gravel-pack tools, packers, surface-controlled subsurface safety valve, and subsea trees. With minimal complexity, the system will result in an increase of reservoir information for the operator and an overall mitigation of risks inherent to subsea production. © 2009 Halliburton. All rights reserved.