Section 6, Well Test Planning
Section 6, Well Test Planning
Section 6, Well Test Planning
Section 6
Table of Contents
Introduction……………………………………………………………………… 6 - 2
Objectives………………………………………………………………………… 6 - 2
Introduction to Well Test Planning............................................................... 6 - 3
Test Objectives ………………………………………………………………… 6 - 4
P&ID and Layout……………………………………………………………… 6 - 8
Equipment Mobilization………...……………………………………………… 6 - 9
Document Changes…………………………………………………………… 6 - 10
External Site Inspection………………………………………………………. 6 – 11
The following documents should be downloaded from the portal to ensure the most
up to date version is used.
Appendices
Client Questionnaire WT AD 010 – Rev 11
Rig Survey Report WT AD 011 – Rev 6
Boom Survey WT AD 025 – Rev 7
Shipping List UK AD 1501C – Rev 36
Job Planning Checklist WT AD 016 – Rev 4
Document Change Request WT AD 007 – Rev 3
External Worksite Inspection HSE/UK/FRM/008.1-1 Rev 4
Well Test Manual 1
Introduction
The section contains information on the onshore processes required to ensure a
Objectives
After completing this section, you should be able to
INTRODUCTION
Preparation is the key to a safe and successful well test. Since it is a long and
complex process, involving the consideration of many small details, planning may
take longer than anticipated. Therefore, planning should commence well in advance,
especially for a complex critical test involving high pressures and temperatures, or
where stimulation operations are to be an integral part of the test.
The planning of such a test might be started a year in advance to allow for the lead
time on special test equipment and rig modifications, if required. However, for a
routine well test, planning should commence approximately 3 months before
finalising the test program which should be issued some 6 weeks before the potential
reservoir section is drilled to allow time for comment by partners of other interested
parties.
TEST OBJECTIVES
Client Questionnaire
This form is sent to the Client and planning will commence on receipt of this
document.
Well testing is an expensive and potentially risky operation and should therefore only
be conducted for data, which is essential. The ground rules for well testing should
be as follows:
Well testing is an expensive and potentially risky operation and should therefore only
be conducted for data, which is essential. The ground rules for well testing should
be as follows:
A rig visit by a Senior Operator should be carried out prior to the equipment leaving
for location. Here is some of the information required to be noted on the Rig Visit
Form.
• Deck spacing
• Deck loading
• Crane usage
• Positioning of equipment
• Connections/Crossovers required
• Pipe tally (enough pipe to connect up the equipment + 20%
• Electrical connections and load
• Air supply rig and compressors
• Communication
• Names and phone numbers of relevant persons (OIM, Tool Pusher, Radio
Operator, Electrician, Company Man’s Office etc).
After the rig survey has been carried out then a drawing of the rig-up is produced
and a detailed list of equipment required to carry out the job.
P&ID
Equipment Mobilization
At this point, all the equipment is identified and checked for maintenance and
certification. Once this has been established then a shipping list has to be prepared.