Case Study: a leading operating company shifts 10 ICDs in horizontal wells within 6 hours with SLB's ACTive TC tool

Operator uses downhole readings for confident sliding of sleeves in well with multiple pay zones

SLB worked with a leading operating company that needed to access inflow control devices (ICDs) in horizontal wells and confirm sliding sleeve status with reliable downhole feedback. The operator faced the challenge of opening sleeves in a well with multiple pay zones and obtaining real-time indication that actuation had been completed.

SLB used the ACTive TC live CT tension and compression tool to correlate depth, monitor dog collar status, and confirm sleeve shifting with real-time load readings. The operation shifted 10 ICDs in 6 hours and then completed a distributed temperature sensing survey in the same run to verify the opened sleeves, giving the operator clear measurable confirmation of success.