6.

6 Rig Up E-line and Perforate Well

Note : Refer to Sclumberger IPS checklist “IPS-WIA-PFR-CL-002 Before Running in Hole WL
Perforating – Rigless CL”
6.6.1 Make up 7” shooting nipple and install in BOP stack as per Elnusa/Schlumberger procedures.
6.6.2 Rig up E-line PCE c/w dual pack-off as per Schlumberger procedures.
Note : Shooting nipple has a 7” BTC connection
Note : The well will be perforated with 9.0 ppg filtered inhibited KCl brine in place. There is a
possibility that seawater is inderbalanced to the reservoir therefore ensure that the option to
fill/bullhead the well to 9.8 ppg KCl is available. For this putpose KCl and CaCl2 salts will be
available.
6.6.3 Make up gun #1, 20ft of 4.5” HSD, 4505 PJ Charges.
6.6.4 RIH and correlate on depth.
Note : Ensure reference log is available from Star Energy and workover supervisor witnesses and
confirms correlation.
6.6.5 Confirm perforating interval with Star Energy.
6.6.6 Perforated well as per Schlumberger procedures and monitor well for loss rate or pressure increase.
The following preliminary intervals(to be confirmed) are to be perforated:
2,634 – 2,691 ft MD.KB
2,700 – 2,708 ft MD.KB
2,712 – 2,717 ft MD.KB
Note : After perforating the well monitor the fluid level.
6.6.7 POOH and confirm guns fired.
6.6.8 Repeat steps above to perforate across the remaining proposed intervals.
Note: If the well losses are severe then ensure a suitable volume of inhibited brine/seawater is
available to top up the well.
6.6.9 Rig down E-line and 7" shooting nipple.
6.7 Clean BOP and Wellhead
6.7.1 Make up a cleanout BHA with jetting sub and junk basket. Space out so that junk basket is one
joint below the BOPs.
6.7.2 Jet entire BOP stack and riser to the wellhead with filtered brine. Function the BOP rams to ensure
the cavity has been cleaned.
6.7.3 POOH and laydown the tools.
6.7.4 Pick up and RIH with the wear bushing re eval tool and retrieve the wear bushing to the rig floor
as per WEFIC procedures.
6.7.5 Pick up and RIH jetting sub with junk basket below it. Jet and clean the tubing spool behind the
bushing.
6.7.6 POOH with jetting sub BHA and laydown tools.
6.8 Upper Completion Preparation Steps
6.8.1 Ensure a suficient quantity of filtered inhibited brine is available at all times. Only this fluid will
be introduced into the well from this point in the programme.
6.8.2 The completion assemblies will be laid out, drifted and inspected.
6.8.3 An upper completion tally will be prepared by the Workover Supervisor and distributed to
relevant personnel. The Schlumberger Completion Engineer should check and confirm relevant
lengths. The upper completion tally will be sent into town for approval.
6.8.4 Schlumberger Completions to confirm the required number of able protectors and control line
lengths.
6.8.5 The primary and back up TRSSSV and control lines will be pressure tested during on preparation
to 5,000 psi. It is important that all fluids introduced into the control lines are of the correct type
NAS 6 (Oceanic HW525) for the safety valve line.
6.8.6 Fluid returns, from both primary and backup TRSSSVs, must be recorded at 5,000. The oper and
closing pressures of the TRSSSVs should also be re as per Schlumberger procedures.
6.8.7 Check all prime and back-up assemblies (lengths, ODs, IDs) against corresponding Sub
Assembly Record Sheets (see appendix for sub assembly schematics).
6.8.8 Record the part numbers and serial numbers of each item of downhole completion equipment.
6.8.9 The production packer should be checked for damage.
6.8.10 Control lines spoolers will be run with back tension, when running the completion tubing.
6.8.11 Ensure relevant well control subs are made up and available on the rig floor prior to running the
Completion.
6.8.12 All control lines should be checked after each assenmbly has been made up and control lines
secured. The control lines should be checked to ensure they are below the OD of the assembly to
prevent damage to the lines.
6.8.13 Ensure all slickline plugs and running/pulling tools are available and correctly dressed for RIH.
6.8.14 Inspect all threads, and check the ID of all tools on the deck for obstructions.
6.8.15 Any hand tools used close to or over the RT must be securely tied off. The hole-cover should also
be used when using hand tools over the hole.
6.8.16 All pressure tests shall be recorded on a chart recorder that has the correctly sized scale chart for
that pressure.
6.8.17 Confirm correct fittings are available to terminate TRSSSV control line through the hanger.
6.8.18 Ensure the well is kept full and monitored at all times during completion running and that
displacement figures are correct.
6.9 Run Upper Completion
6.9.1 Prepare for running the completion (ensure stabbing guides, well control crossovers and tubing
drifts are on the rig floor). Ensure the correct slips and elevators are available for the tubing being
run.
6.9.2 Rig-up the running and handling equipment. Ensure all handling equipment for running the
completion is available and has been checked. Refer to table below:

Tubular Singular Joint Elevator Elevator

Type SWL Type SWL
3-1/2” 9.2# L80 Tenaris MS 3-1/2” SJPU 5 ton 3-1/2” Side Door 100 ton

6.9.3 Pick up Assembly #1, the redressed/inspected Uni-Packer Seal assembly (seals ren
Note : The completion string will be teminated with seal assembly stabbed into the existing 7 on
Uni-packer (any seals removed).
Note : Prior to making up the tubing hanger the completion will be spaced out by stabbing into
the Uni-packer and recording the depths
Note : Refer to Schlumberger IPS checklist "IPS-WIA-cOM-CL-005 Before Running Seal to
Engage Packer Vero
6.9.4 Run in hole on 3-1/2" 9.2 L80 Tenaris MS tubing as per tally.

Make Up Torque (ft-lb) Minimum Optimum Maximum

3-1/2” 9.2# L80 Tenaris MS 2,780 3,000 3,230

Note : Take care to run the completion string smoothly with no abrupt stops or accelerations
which may risk pre-setting any packers or jarring sliding sleeves open.
Note : Refer to tubing connection data sheets in appendix.
Note : Should it be required, the torque values for 3-1/2" 9.2# L80 Tenaris Blue is as follows
Make Up Torque (ft-lb) Minimum Optimum Maximum
3-1/2” 9.2# L80 Tenaris MS 3,400 3,780 4,160

6.9.5 Pre install the PX plug on deck and then pick up Assembly #2, the lower 3-1/2" x 2.813" OSX
Selective Nipple assembly and make up.
6.9.6 Run in hole on 3-1/2" 9.2# L80 Tenaris MS tubing as per tally filling the tubing string with
inhibited brine every 20 joints.
6.9.7 After every 40 joints have been run pressure test the string against the PX plug to 500/1,500 psi
for 5/10 minutes.
6.9.8 Pick up and make up the 15ft Blast Joints to posiltion across the perforating interval as per tally.
6.9.9 Continue to run in hole on 3-1/2" 9.2# L80 Tenaris MS tubing as per tally.
6.9.10 Pick up Assembly #3, the lower 3-1/2" x 2.813" OS(X)-3D sliding sleeve and make up.
Note : Ensure the SSD is run in the closed position.
6.9.11 Continue to run in hole on 3-1/2" 9.2# L80 Tenaris MS tubing as per tally.
6.9.12 Prior to picking up the 7 packer assembly, pressure test the completion to 500/1,500 psi for 5/10
mins
6.9.13 Pick up Assembly #4 the 7” (23-29#) x 3-1/2' Bluepack RH Production Packer and make up.
Note: The packer planned setting depth is approx. 2,555 ft MD.KB
6.9.14 Continue to run in hole 3-1/2' 9.2# L80 Tenaris MS tubing as per tally.
5.9.15 Pre-install the PX plug on deck and then pick up Assembly #5 the upper 3 1/2 x 2.813" OS(X)-
3D sliding sleeve and make up.
Note : Ensure the SSD is run in the closed position.
6.9.16 Continue to run in hole on 3-1/2" 9.2# L80 Tenaris MS tubing as per tally filling up the string
with brine every 20 joints.
6.9.17 After every 40 joints have been run pressure test the string against the PX plug to 500/1,500 psi
for 5/10 minutes.
6.9.18 Pick up Assembly #6 the 3-1/2" Gas Lift Mandrel #1 c/w BKO-3 orifice valve installed and make
up.
Note : GLM's to be clearly marked up onshore to ensure easy identification.
6.9.19 Pick up Assembly #7 the 3-1/2" Gas Lift Mandrel #2 c/w IPO valve installed and make up.
6.9.20 Pick up Assembly #8 the upper 3-1/2" x 2.813" OSX Selective Nipple assembly and make up.
6.9.21 Continue to run in hole on 3-1/2" 9.2# L80 Tenaris MS tubing as per tally filling up the string
with brine every 20 joints.
6.9.22 After every 40 joints have been run pressure test the string against the PX plug to 500/1,500 psi
for 5/10 minutes.
6.9.23 Pick up Assembly #9 the 3-1/2 Reliance-5E, 2.812" X-Type TRSSSV and make up. The final
landing depth of the TRSSSV should be approx. 700 ft MD.KB to the nearest full joint.
6.9.24 Pick up and make up one joint of 3-12" 9.2# tubing. Pull back to allow installation of the control
line to the TRSSSV. Pressure test the TRSSSV control line to 500/5min then 10,000psi/10min.
Record the volumetric returns at 5,000 and 10,000psi.
Note : Ensure the TRSSSV control line port is suitably sealed to prevent ingress of wellbore
fluids to the hydraulic chamber.
6.9.25 Run the TRSSSV through the rotary table ensuring no tension is pulled on the TRSSSV line and
ensuring that it does not get trapped in the slips. The lines must be attended to at all times.
 Note : Maintain 5,000 psi on TRSSSV control line during RIH.
6.9.26 Continue to run in hole on 3-1/2" 9.2 L80 Tenaris MS tubing as per tally installing 3-1/2" cross
coupling clamps on the remaining joints and filling up the tubing string with brine every 20
joints.
Note : Carry out a deck count of remaining 3-1/2" tubing joints, once all planned joints have been
run. nilarly cross check the clamps remaining on deck against tally of those run.
6.9.27 Continue to run in hole until 1 joint above the existing 7" Guiberson Uni-packer for space out
operations.
6.9.28 Continue in hole and land out the seal assembly inside the Guiberson packer with 5-10 klbs. Mark
pipe.
6.9.29 Space out the completion string with the relevant pup joints to fully land out the completion as
per mark made on land-out
69.30 Pick up Assembly #8 the Tubing Hanger assembly cw runing tool and 3-1/2 handling joint.
Note : pre-make up running tool to hanger with left hand stub acme thread approximately 4-3/4
turns counterclockwise.
6.9.31 Bleed the pressure in the TRSSSV control ine to O psi then cut and remove sufficient
encapsulation from the TRSSSV control line and feed through the hanger body and make up
connection at the top and bottom of hanger.
Note : Fittings are to be supplied by WEPIC (1/4" NPT x 1/4" OD Tube Swedglock)
6.9.32 Re-connect control line to control line reel.
6.9.33 Pressure test the TRSSSV control line to 500/5,000psi for 5/10 minutes. Upon completion of the
test bleed down the control line to 0 psi, record and report returns. Re-apply 5000psi to control
line.
6.9.34 RIH the completion on the 3-1/2" landing string.
6.9.35 RIH the completion until the hanger is 10ft above the well head. Take final pick up and slackoff
weights.
6.9.36 RIH on landing string to fully land off the tubing. Landing of the hanger to be directed by the
Wellhead Engineer (WEPIC).
Note : Accurately strap the tubing hanger assembly into the well to confirm that the tubing hanger
has correctly landed off.
6.9.37 Pressure test tubing hanger 'S' seals as per WEPIC procedures to 3,000 psi.
6.9.38 Rotate the running tool counter clockwise (4-1/4 turns) until positive stop to expand lock ring as
per WEFIC procedures.
6.9.39 Take a 10 klbs overpull above tubing weight to confirm expansion of lock ring as per WEFIC
procedures.
6.9.40 Rig up slickline for open hole operations.
6.9.41 Make up toolstring #1, the prong pulling toolstring.
6.9.42 RIH and recover the prong from the PX plug set above the 7 packer in the SSD.
Note : Deviation at the planned SSD depth is approx. 59 deg.
6.9.43 POOH and lay out prong.
6.9.44 Make up toolstring #2, the plug pulling toolstring.
6.9.45 RIH and recover the plug body from the SSD set above the 7 packer.
6.9.46 POOH.
6.9.47 Rig up surface lines.
6.9.48 Pressure up string against the lower PX plug in the tailpipe nipple slowly in 500 psi increments to
3000 psi and set the 7 production packer.
Note : Packer will start to set at approx. 1,000 psi.
69.49 Pressure test the completion string to 3,000 psi for 10 minutes.
Note : Monitor 'A' annulus during pressure test.
6.9.50 On successful test, bleed off pressure in TRSSSV to 1,600 psi and close TRSSSV.
6.9.51 Bleed off pressure above TRSSSV to 100 psi and inflow test the TRSSSV for 10 minutes.
6.9.52 On successful test, re-apply 1,600 psi above flapper and re-apply control line pressure to open
TRSSSV.
6.9.53 Line up to 'A' annulus and pressure test to 500/1,500 psi for 5/10 minutes.
Note : Monitor tubing during test ensuring 1,500 psi is maintained on the tubing side to prevent
the gas lift valves opening.
6.9.54 On successful test bleed off pressures to zero.
6.9.55 Rig down slickline.
69.56 WEFIC to rig up BPV setting tool and install BPV in tubing hanger as per WEFIC procedures
Note : the new hanger required a 3Type 'H' BPV
Note : the BPV wil be supplied to WEFIC from Star Energy and will be function tested and fitted
to the new hanger onshore to confirm fit for purpose
6.9.57 Retrieve tubing hanger running tool by rotating clockwise (approx. 9 turns) until the threads are
fully disengaged as per WEFIC procedures.
6.9.58 Recover landing string and lay out.

6.10 Rig Down HWU and Nipple up Xmas Tree

The following barriers are in place.
 Operation Tubing Side Annulus Side
Rig Down HWU Barrier #1 : Barrier #1 :
2.81” Plug set in lower nipple 7” Packer tested to 1,500 psi from
and tested to 3,000 psi above

Barrier #2 : Barrier #2 :
BPV set in tubing hanger Tubing Hanger selas and side outlet
valves tested to 1,500 psi

6.10.1 Rig down HWU as per Elnusa procedures to allow nippling up of Xmas Tre.
Note : Refer to Schlumberger IPS checklist"IPS-WIA-WO-CL-O004 Before Rigging down BOP
Ver1.0"
6.10.2 Remove the metal seal protector from the hanger neck and install metal seal as per WEFIC
procedures.
6.10.3 Install ubing head adapter and terminate control line through the control line exit plug as per
WEFIC/Schlumberger procedures.
6.10.4 Pressure test tubing hanger cavity and 'S' seals to 3,000 psi as per WEFIC procedures.
6.10.5 lnstall metal seal and new Xmas Tree as per WEFIC procedures.
6.10.6 Test Xmas Tree to 3,000 psi as per WEFIC procedures.
6.10.7 Commence re-installing the production fiow line for the purposes of flowing the well back to the
production facilities. Pressure test production flowline as per production department instructions.

6.11 Displace Well to Nitrogen and Hand Well to Production

6.11.1 WEFIC to recover BPV as per WEFIC procedures.
6.11.2 Rig up slickline PCE as per Schlumberger procedures.
Note : the new KF-7 Xmas Tree cap connection is 3-1/8” API 5K RX-35 flange connection.
6.11.3 Concurrently and off-line if possible, commence rigging up N2 lines to the 'A' annulus side outlet
valve as per the N2 lifting P&ID.
6.11.4 Make up toolstring #1, the SSD shifting tool toolstring.
6.11.5 Pressure test PCE to 500/3,000 psi for 5/10 mins.
6.11.6 Open well, RIH and open the SSD below the 7" packer.
6.11.7 POOH and close in well.
6.11.8 Make up toolstring #2, the 2.813" prong pulling toolstring.
6.11.9 Pressure test PCE to 500/3,000 psi for 5/10 mins.
6.11.10 Open well, RIH and latch 2.813" prong from lower nipple profile. Jar free.
6.11.11 POOH, close in well and break out toolstring.
6.11.12 Make up toolstring #3, the 2.813" plug body pulling toolstring.
6.11.13 Pressure test In-Situ test sub to 1,500 psi.
6.11.14 Open well, RIH and latch 2.813" plug body. Jar free.
6.11.15 POOH and close in well.
6.11.16 Rig down/isolate slickline to allow for flowing of well.
6.11.17 Complete rigging up surface lines and N2 package as per the P&ID in the appendix.
6.11.18 Pressure test surface N2 lines to 500/1,500 psi for 5/10 minutes.
6.11.19 Line up to pump N2 via the 'A' annulus outlet spool to unload the tubing to Nitrogen via the gas
lift valves taking returns to the production facilities.
Note : Ensure good communication is maintained between production and the workover
supervisor for signs of the well offloading and sustaining natural flow.
6.11.20 Commence pumping N2 as per the gas lift design parameters and gas lift schedule according to
Schlumberger artificial lift instructions.
6.11.21 Once confirmation received from production that the well sustains natural flow, isolate N2
package and close in well.
6.11.22 Make up toolstring #4, the kick-over tool to change out the GLV’s to dummy valves.
6.11.23 Pressure test PCE to 500/3,000 psi for 5/10 mins.
6.11.24 Open well, RIH and locate the upper GLM. Run through, pick up and orientate kick-over tool.
6.11.25 Recover upper IPO valve.
Note : Check the tubing and annulus pressures and ensure that the differential pressure across the
valve allows for recovery without any risk of being blown up the well.
6.11.26 POOH, close in well and break out toolstring. Confirm valve recovered.
6.11.27 Make up toolstring #5, the redressed kick-over tool.
6.11.28 Pressure test In-Situ test sub to 1,500 psi.
6.11.29 RIH and locate the lower GLM. Run through, pick up and orientate kick-over tool.
6.11.30 Recover orifice valve from the lower GLM.
Note : Check the tubing and annulus pressures and ensure that the differential pressure across the
alve allows for recovery without any risk of being blown up the well.
6.11.31 POOH, close in well and break out toolstring. Confirm valve recovered.
6.11.32 Make up toolstring #6, the kick-over tool cw dummy valve.
6.11.33 Pressure test In-Situ test sub to 1,500 psi
6.11.34 Open well, RIH and locate the upper GLM. Run through, pick up and orientate kick-over tool.
6.11.35 Set dummy valve.
6.11.36 POOH, close in well and break out toolstring. Confirm valve set.
6.11.37 Make up toolstring #7, the kick-over tool c/w dummy valve.
6.11.38 Pressure test In-Situ test sub to 1,500 psi.
6.11.39 RIH and locate the lower GLM. Run through, pick up and orientate kick-over tool.
6.11.40 Set dummy valve.
6.11.41 POOH, close in well and break out toolstring. Confirm valve set.
6.11.42 Top up annulus with inhibited brine if required.
6.41.43 Rig down N2 lines and hand well back to production.