Case Study: a leading heavy oil field company achieves 124% gravel-pack efficiency and prevents screen plugging with SLB AquaPac and MeshSlot screens

Plugged Sand Screens Averted in Horizontal Well Through 124% Gravel-Pack Efficiency at –51 degF

SLB worked with a leading heavy oil field company operating the Russkoe heavy oil field in northern Russia to address severe sand-control problems in openhole horizontal wells. The unconsolidated reservoir was prone to sand production, screen plugging, and rapid production decline, with some open holes collapsing in as little as eight hours.

SLB deployed the AquaPac integrated water-packing system with MeshSlot premium sintered mesh screens, and added the QUANTUM gravel-pack packer antiswab service tool to maintain pressure and protect the formation during placement. The result was a complete gravel-pack success with 124% gravel-pack efficiency, zero NPT, and zero injuries despite temperatures as low as –51 degF.