DESCRIPTION:

FEATURES:

Packing element with a high expansion ratio

Can be set on wireline, slickline, or tubing

Bi-directional slips

Simplicity of design ensures its reliability

Ideal of abandonment applications

Casing size plugs with OD to match PCE limitations

SPECIFICATIONS:

More details

usage example

P&A of Salt Wells Using Extra Reach Cast-Iron Bridge Plug

Location

Salt mining field, Vauvert, France

Objective

To perform plug and abandonment (P&A) of a salt well by installing a bridge plug at the designated target depth. The operation required overcoming wellbore restrictions and setting the plug in a larger internal diameter section while ensuring safe isolation under existing wellhead pressure conditions.

Solution

The extra reach cast-iron bridge plug (ERCI) was selected to address wellbore restrictions and enable accurate placement at depth. The system was deployed using a hydraulic setting tool (HST) with the necessary crossovers. Controlled pressure application via coiled tubing allowed for successful setting of the plug despite challenging downhole conditions, including pre-existing well pressure and potential obstructions.

Work Process

The HST with ERCI plug was assembled with the required crossovers and connected to the coiled tubing. The assembly was run in hole to the target depth of 1,870 m at a controlled speed.

The plug was set using a three-step pressure sequence via coiled tubing. Successful setting was confirmed by pressure drop and release from the HST.

The plug was tagged at 1,870 m with 2,000 lbf and verified through inflow testing, holding up to 50 bar as expected.

The operation concluded with successful placement, enabling continuation of cementing operations.

This product is usually taken with:

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