R&D in Completion Design
Completion design in the oil and gas industry focuses on preparing a well for production after drilling. Here are some key services:
Wellbore Cleaning: Ensuring the wellbore is free of debris and prepared for completion.
Casing and Cementation: Installing and cementing casing strings to provide structural integrity and isolate different formation zones.
Perforation: Creating channels between the wellbore and reservoir to allow hydrocarbons to flow into the well.
Artificial Lift Systems: Installing systems like electric submersible pumps (ESP) or gas lift to enhance production from wells with insufficient natural pressure.
Sand Control: Implementing techniques to prevent sand production which can damage equipment and reduce efficiency.
Digital and Remote Solutions: Using advanced technologies for remote monitoring and control of well completions.
Completion Design Services for Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS)
In Enhanced Geothermal Systems, completion design aims to maximize the efficiency and sustainability of geothermal energy extraction. Key services include:
Zonal Isolation: Using completion techniques like packers and liner hangers to isolate specific zones within the well. This helps in controlling the flow and maximizing heat extraction2.
Hydraulic Stimulation: Implementing hydraulic fracturing to enhance the permeability of the geothermal reservoir, allowing for increased fluid flow.
Well Logging and Testing: Collecting and interpreting data to assess the integrity and performance of the geothermal well.
Recompletion and Conversion: Converting existing wells into injectors or producers as needed.
Temperature and Pressure Management: Ensuring the design can handle extreme temperatures and pressures typical in geothermal environments.