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Alaska Drilling and Wells

RP: Coiled Tubing Operations - Extended Length Perforating
NSU ADW Well NSU ADW Wells

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Issue Date: January 22, 2002 Issuing Dept:
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Revision Date: February 12, 2008 Control Tier: Tier 4
Next Review Date: February 12, 2011
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1.0 Purpose/Scope
This section provides a discussion of techniques used to perforate an interval of a well using multiple
perforating guns on coiled tubing. It offers recommendations for planning and supervising these
operations by the Wells Production Engineers of the North Slope.
2.0 Definitions
CTU – Coiled Tubing Unit
PE – Wells Production Engineer
3.0 General Requirements

This section provides recommended procedures for planning and conducting extended length perforating
operations using coiled tubing on the North Slope.
4.0 Key Responsibilities

Well Operations Supervisor is:
 To designate the person to update manual as necessary to incorporate new policies or procedures
Wells Production Engineers are:

 Responsible for identifying and submitting changes to the procedures and methodology based on new
technology and new and better ways of performing work
 Update the manual based on changes as a result of Root Cause Investigations
5.0 Procedure
With the advent of horizontal well bores and long perforated intervals, extended length coiled tubing
conveyed perforating (TCP) operations are becoming more common. Extended length refers to TCP gun
strings greater than 25 feet (a single gun) and which are deployed open hole (or without a lubricator
covering the guns and BHA). Prior to open hole deployment, multiple gun runs were required to complete
a perforating operation that covered in excess of 25 ft. Multiple gun runs may be impractical, add cost,
and increase risk. Therefore, extended length perforating is preferred under some circumstances.
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Extended length perforating is a safe and efficient operation when compliant policies are followed. These
policies include Operational Integrity Assurance Systems (OIAS), coiled tubing service safety standards,
and other related procedures. Following these procedures requires coordination by the PE for a successful
and safe operation.
Coordination of equipment and personnel is the responsibility of the PE assigned to the well. The
supervising PE shall have a valid MMS Well Control Certificate (check with Well Operations Supervisor
if unsure of training status).
5.1 Preparation
1. Review the well history and current production parameters thoroughly. Be certain that the objectives
of the program are clear. Review the program and discuss any potential problems or questions with
the Well Operations Supervisor and pad engineer. If the base log for perforation depths is not
referenced in the well program, verify with the pad engineer.
2. Determine what method will be used for depth correlation - tubing end locator (TEL) or memory GR-
CCL. In either case, a separate run will be made for depth correlation prior to picking up the guns.
If correlation is to be done with a TEL, make sure there is a jewelry log that is on depth with a GR log
over the interval to be shot. Also a copy of the directional survey should be available for reference. If
depth tie-in is to be done with memory logs, discuss the job with the appropriate service company.
Contact Schlumberger well in advance of the job. Discuss gun size, charges and shots per foot.
Find out the overall length and dimensions of the gun assembly and the weight. Check the
maximum OD of the perforating guns after firing (swell) to be sure that they will pass the
minimum restriction in the wellbore.
It is also a good idea to discuss the parameters that will determine at what pressure to pin the firing
head. Items that will determine this will be the TVD of the firing head, well bore fluids, and the type
of fluid in the coil when ball is on seat. Make sure they will furnish the cross-over from their firing
head to either a 1-1/2” MT connection or to the coil BHA. Discuss timing with the Schlumberger
TCP personnel so that you are aware of any potential scheduling conflicts.
3. A full BOP test is required prior to deploying the guns. Provide 24 hours notice to AOGCC
representative (659-3607) at GPB prior to the BOP test. The notice is required by law so that the
AOGCC can witness these operations. If the AOGCC waives their option to witness the operation,
either verbally or does not appear, fax the BOP test results to the AOGCC representative.
4. If possible, have wireline drift the tubing to as deep as they can get prior to the job.
5. Make sure the coil has been flushed well if it has been used to lay or reverse out Carbolite on the prior
job. Consider if the coiled tubing should be pigged prior to beginning the perforating job.
6. Provide Dowell with an electronic copy of the deviation survey (if available) and the anticipated
perforation string weight and dimensions so that a Coil Cade simulation can be run to ensure guns
can be picked up off bottom. Calculate total lifting load on mast while deploying perforating guns.
7. Determine the BOPE configuration needed and the size of the ram inserts and notify the coiled tubing
service company of the requirements in advance. This will allow time for the inspection and testing
process needed to be done at the shop before the BOPE is dispatched to location.
8. Determine if the support equipment to be used for the job will be the work platform (Klondike). The
work platform is recommended. The work platform setup permits the guns to be run and pulled
faster. It also limits the exposure of personnel to the weather when running/pulling guns. Verify that
the coiled tubing unit scheduled for the job can be used with the work platform. The CTU must be
able to be backed into the platform and it must be possible to fully extend the the outriggers on the
CTU for a unit to be used SAFELY.
If the platform is to be used, notify Well Support as soon as possible. There is a significant amount of
preparation that is required to prepare a location and to rig up the platform. Movement of the
platform requires Peak trucks. If there are other rig moves ongoing or planned, the platform has the
lowest priority. 48 hours notice is a minimum notice for Well Support.

9. Determine the static shut-in pressure or the best guess BHP prior to the job. This information will be
used to prepare a kill sheet for the job and to order proper kill weight fluid. Also, based on the OD of
the guns, calculate the maximum allowable WHP to keep the guns from blowing out of the hole.
Worksheets used for these calculations are on the Wells Group website.
10. Do not start the operation until an adequate supply of kill weight fluid is on location for killing the
well and pumping the ball to detonate the guns.
11. Make sure the well flow line is operable and has access to the low pressure system.
12. The assigned PE shall make an appropriate kill sheet and pump schedule for the well and develop a
safety checklist to go through during the pre-rig up and pre-job safety meeting.
5.2 Recommended Equipment

The following equipment is recommended for an extended length perforating job using coiled tubing.
1. Work platform
2. Double ram BOP (shear/seal and pipe/slip) dressed with rams for the coiled tubing
3. Annular BOP
4. Flow Cross with two lines (from pump and to choke manifold)
5. Flow back tanks with secondary containment
6. Upright or Tanko tank(s) with kill fluid (non-slick)
7. Vac truck with Flo-Pro (volume to cover current perforations plus new perfs)
8. BHA
 Connector
 Dual Check Valves
 Hydraulic Disconnect
 Tubing End Locator (if necessary)
 Locking swivel
9. Lifting subs for perforating guns (Schlumberger)
10. Safety joints (Schlumberger)
11. Slip bowl and hand slips (Baker Fishing Tools)
12. Appropriate size Dog Collar (Baker Fishing Tools)
13. C-plate (Schlumberger)
14. Elevators for the perforating guns (Schlumberger)
15. X-Over from Firing Head to BHA (Schlumberger)
16. Perforating Guns (Schlumberger)
17. 2-3/8” TIW valve and x-overs (Baker Thru Tubing) Note: there are three 2 1/8” TIW valves on the
Work platform with 1 ½” MT connections these can be used if they meet the requirements of the job.
18. Option A
 Reverse skid
 Filter
 Choke manifold
 40 bbl gauge tank(s)
19. Option B
 Squeeze skid
5.2.1 If the work platform is not being used:

1. Pump in sub with line to the ground
2. Double ram BOP (blind/shear and pipe/slip) dressed with rams for coiled tubing
3. Annular BOP
4. Flow back tanks with secondary containment
5. Upright or Tanko tank(s) with kill fluid (non-slick)
6. Vac truck with Flo-Pro (volume to cover current perforations plus new perfs)
7. BHA
 Connector
 Dual Check Valves

 Hydraulic Disconnect
 Tubing End Locator (if necessary)
 Locking swivel
8. Lifting subs for perforating guns (Schlumberger)
9. Safety joints (Schlumberger)
10. Slip bowl and hand slips (Baker Fishing Tools)
11. C-plate (Schlumberger)
12. Appropriate size Dog Collar (Baker Fishing Tools)
13. Elevators for perforating guns (Schlumberger)
14. X-Over from Firing Head to BHA (Schlumberger)
15. Perforating Guns (Schlumberger)
16. 2-3/8” TIW valve and x-overs (Baker Thru Tubing) Note: there are three 2 1/8” TIW valves on the
Work platform with 1 ½” MT connections these can be used if they meet the requirements of the job.
17. Crane (45 Ton w/80’ boom meets minimum requirements)
18. “Sevcik Building”
19. Option A
 Reverse skid
 Filter
 Choke manifold
 40 bbl gauge tank(s)
20. Option B
 Squeeze skid
If cold weather
 Methanol tanker
 Triplex pump
 Neat methanol trailer
 Heaters
Support personnel – minimum of two personnel familiar with equipment being used (three recommended)
5.3 Execution – Using Work Platform
5.3.1 Pre-Rig Up Safety Meeting

Arrange for a pre-rig up safety meeting with all the involved contractors and personnel at least a day prior
to the job. Schedule a conference room to handle all the people and facilitate discussion. This meeting
will be in addition to the normal pre-job safety meeting and the safety meetings before each major
operation after rig up. In addition to the normal items covered in a pre-job safety meeting, specifically
cover the following items:
 Ensure that all PPE requirements are being satisfied, including fall protection.
 Set primary and secondary safe areas, and thoroughly discuss potential hazards and worst case
situations.
 Discuss control of BOP’s and who may operate the controls
 Discuss the danger of closing blind/shear rams on perforating guns. Make sure lockout/tagout of
blind/shear rams procedure is in place when deploying or retrieving the perforating guns.
 Discuss escape route of personnel working on the work platform floor.
 Discuss the physical location and duties of each crew member while picking up the guns.
 Review “Roles and Responsibilities” given in Appendix 1 of this section. Assign job roles and
responsibilities of personnel on location in case of an unexpected flow from well.
 Note the H2S content of well.
 Make sure one person is constantly in contact with the crane operator. Only one person is to give
instructions to the operator. This team member should be in visual contact with the crane operator.
Visual communication signs will be used as a backup for the crane operator.

 Ensure that there will be at least six radios with backup batteries on the job.
5.3.2 Work Platform Rig Up

Well Support will move and rig up the work platform. Discuss the rig up with with Well Support so that
the following is included in their rig up:
 Rig up a flow cross in the BOP stack as detailed in the Global Drilling and Well Operations policy.
 Rig up a choke line from one side of the flow cross to the choke manifold and the flowback tanks.
Have a valve on the ground so that the line from the flow cross can be isolated if the choke manifold
has to be changed out. Rig up a kill line from the reverse skid (or squeeze skid) to the other side of
the flow cross.
 Verify that the BOP’s have the proper size pipe/slip rams for the coiled tubing being used on the job.
 Install a riser/spool (if necessary) to have the connection to the CTU lubricator about 18” above the
work platform floor.
 Be sure that there is spill containment below the racking board for the perforating guns.
5.3.3 Coiled Tubing Rig Up

1. Back the CTU into the work platform. Rig up lines to CTU pump and complete all operational
checks per normal rig up procedure.
 Rig up BOP hydraulic control lines to BOP’s so that the BOP’s can be controlled from the CTU
operator’s console and the work platform floor or have the electronic control box for the work
platform BOP’s run to coiled tubing operations cab.
 Cycle BOPs to verify correct hose hookup. Check controls at both the CTU operator’s console
and the BOP panel on the work platform floor. If using the hydraulic The controls in the CTU
operations cab, for the top blind/shear rams at the CTU operator’s console will be used to operate
the annular BOP.
 The operational blind/shear rams shall be locked out and tagged out (at both BOP control
stations) whenever there are live guns across the BOPs
 Measure and record the distance:
- From the top of the annular preventor to the pipe rams
- From the top of the annular preventor to the master valve
- From the top of the riser at the work floor to the top of the annular preventor
- From the coil zero point to the top of the annular preventor
 Bleed IA pressure to low pressure system pressure and double block the flow line
2. Complete a full BOP/annular BOP test. This includes a pressure test of all components as well as a
function test. Fax a copy of the BOP test to the AOGCC representative at GPB if AOGCC does not
witness the test.
3. RIH for depth tie-in run and flag coil (see Memory Logging section of manual for details on logging).
Circulate well until dead with the proper weight kill fluid or if well has existing perforations, kill well
by pumping kill weight fluid down the coiled tubing by tubing annulus. Spot Flo-Pro in casing/liner
and kill weight fluid above the Flo-Pro while POOH. Have a 5-10 bbl spacer of 2% KCl (or seawater)
between the Flo-Pro and any methanol. Freeze protect the coil as weather conditions dictate.
However, do not contaminate the Flo-Pro with MeOH. A methanol plus Flo-Pro mixture results in a
non-pumpable viscous plug.
4. Ensure all fluids required for the job are in place prior to commencing perforating operations.
5.3.4 Perforating Gun Deployment

1. Upon arrival on location, the TCP supervisor shall verify TCP configuration agrees with the
requirements from the perforating procedure with the PE.
2. The TCP supervisor shall conduct a safety meeting with all personnel - identifying proper handling
procedures and other pertinent safety considerations prior to lifting the guns.
3. The TCP supervisor will verify blind/shear ram control is locked out at both the CTU operator’s
console and on the work platform floor. TCP supervisor will place his tag on the control, only to be
removed with his authority.

4. Verify seat size in disconnect to ensure the ball required for firing head will pass through it. Caliper
the firing ball and the disconnect ball. Physically pass the firing ball through the connector, checks
and disconnect. Perform the same verification with the disconnect ball. Make up coiled tubing
connector, dual flapper check valves and hydraulic disconnect. Pull test connector and pressure test
BHA to 3500 psi.
5. One person, called the Pit Watch, shall be assigned to monitor the well for flow. During the times
that the well is open his duties shall be limited to monitoring well for flow. The Pit Watch will be
manned continuously during the deployment and retrieval of the perforating guns.
Open well to a gauge tank (40 bbl open top gauge tank) and check for flow.
Note: Well must be completely dead before deployment of perforating guns can begin. If indications
of flow exist, the well will be killed prior to picking up guns. If necessary to kill the well, the well
will be observed for flow after killing the well for 30 minutes prior to PU the guns.
6. Use the crane on the work platform to position the guns on the racking board. The safety joint will be
positioned so that it is accessible and not behind perforating guns.
7. Set the slip bowl on top of the annular preventor or riser.
8. Make up the lifting sub to the safety joint.
Note: The safety joint is to be approximately 20 ft long (must be long enough to be deployed across
the annular preventor and double rams) and have the same OD as the coiled tubing. The safety joint
should have a minimum ID of ¾”. The safety joint should be set up for the guns on one end and the
TIW crossover or lifting sub on the other end. There will be a dummy firing head with circulating
ports on the bottom of the safety joint. A TIW valve and lifting sub (with a hole in the lifting sub)
will be on the top of the safety joint. TIW valve to be open and the closing wrench readily accessible
on the platform floor.
9. Using the crane and the safety joint, pick up and lower the first gun into the wellbore. Attach dog
collar to the perforating gun and allow the gun to rest on C-plate.
10. PU and MU the second gun section to the first section and lower into the well bore. Install dog collar
and C-plate. Set slips and set C-plate on top of slips.
Returns will be seen at the gauge tank as the guns are lowered in the hole due to displacement of
guns. Check for flow after each gun has been lowered into well.
Note: The PE shall calculate the gun assembly displacement volume and monitor the return volume to
verify it is gun displacement volume and not the well flowing during deployment of tools.
If flow is encountered, secure well and employ the appropriate kill technique prior to continuation of
deployment of perforating guns using the following steps:
 Once flow is observed immediately close the annular BOP.
 Close the choke on the return line holding only that pressure that will not allow guns to be blown
out of hole (pressure to be provided by PE)
 Verify TIW valve is open. Make up safety joint to the top gun connection.
 Remove dog collar on gun in the slips. Pick up and remove slips. Lower safety joint - stripping
through annular BOP until safety joint is across the blind/shear and pipe/slip rams. Set pipe
rams.
 Close TIW valve. Back lifting sub out of top of safety joint. Make up swivel on top of safety
joint.
 Pick up injector head. Make up coil BHA to the safety joint. Open the TIW valve. Lower the
lubricator onto annular BOP.
 Pressure test annular BOP/lubricator connection.
 Equalize pressure across pipe rams and open pipe rams
 Proceed to kill well by pumping through kill line or flow cross
 If there is uncertainty about well control, the blind/shears can now be closed without guns across
them; thereby, dropping the guns downhole.

11. Repeat steps 9 and 10 until desired length of guns have been deployed.
12. Make up firing head to top of perforating string. TCP supervisor shall supervise this operation and
ensure that everyone adheres to the safety procedures.
13. Make up coil crossover to firing head.
14. Using T-bar, raise the injector head and attached perforating string high enough to facilitate removal
of the slip bowl. Watch T-bar weight indicator to insure there is no over-pull on mast.
15. Lower injector and make up lubricator connection. Care should be taken to prevent damage to O-ring
on bottom of lubricator. RIH to 200 ft. Pressure test the lubricator connection by closing the pipe
rams and pressure testing the lubricator via the kill line to 2000 psi.
16. After the pressure test and after the guns are at least 200 feet below the surface, TCP supervisor will
remove his tag from blind/shear ram control.
5.3.5 Run In Hole and Locate

1. RIH monitoring returns. If the coil is full of methanol, slowly displace the methanol from the coil.
Time the rate and volume so Flo-Pro in liner does not become contaminated with MeOH.
Circulating pressure not to exceed 1500 psi.
2. Make weight checks at the usual depths. As the hole angle builds, consideration should be given for
more frequent checks. At every weight check, monitor 5 minutes for flow.
3. Continue to RIH to the flag depth. Correct electronic depth counter at flag on coiled tubing to the
calculated depth of top shot. The PE in charge, TCP reprehensive and the coil supervisor should all
agree to the corrected depth at flag before proceeding to perforating depth. Record correction in well
report.
4. Continue in-hole to perforating depth plus 15 feet (if possible). Pull up hole to perforating depth.
5. Using calipers, again verify the diameter of the ball to be injected to activate firing head.
Isolate ball launcher tee by closing inner reel valve and bleeding off pressure through needle valve.
Ensure pipe movement has stopped and that the injector and reel brakes are set prior to entering the
reel house to drop ball.
Insert ball into coiled tubing through ball launcher tee.
Pressure up against inside reel valve to 500 psi. Open inside reel valve and begin circulation at 1.5
bpm. Do not exceed the pressure setting of the firing head during circulation until ball is on seat.
Personnel inserting the ball shall verify that ball is moving through reel before leaving the reel house.
Note: All fluids should be filtered and the rock catcher placed on the suction manifold of the pump.
6. Maintain pump rate and monitor tubing displacement. Seven barrels (7 bbl) prior to coiled tubing
displacement, pump rate should be reduced to 1 bpm until ball goes on seat. Difficulty can arise in
getting balls through check valves, especially in inverted horizontals. If ball does not seat, try surging
the pumps.
7. Once ball is on seat, record the WHP, CTP and IA. Increase the pressure to activate firing head.
When the firing head is activated, there will be a sudden drop in the coiled tubing pressure. Record
the WHP, CTP and IA after the guns have fired.
8. Once the gun has fired, pump a few barrels of fluid through the circulation ports to help prevent
perforating debris from plugging the ports. Perforating debris and formation fines could cause the
gun string to stick if it is allowed to remain on bottom too long. Stop pumping before moving pipe.
Do not pump methanol and contaminate the Flo-Pro in the casing during this step.
9. Pull 200 feet above perfs and monitor well. If well is drinking it may be necessary to pump Flo-Pro to
re-establish stability across perfs.
5.3.6 Pull Out of Hole and Lay Down Tools:

1. Monitor well head pressure and check for flow. If well head pressure rises or flow is noted, kill well
prior to pulling out of hole. Recalculate BHP and make new kill sheet.
2. POOH pumping across the top of the well at nominal rate through the pump-in sub and taking returns
from the pump-in sub return line to keep hole full. Make periodic stops and monitor to determine if
well is drinking. During winter operations it will be necessary to pump MeOH to freeze protect the
coil, kill and return lines.
3. At 200 feet from surface, shut down pumping and monitor well for 20 minutes before pulling guns to
surface. Hold a safety meeting and discuss appropriate handling procedures for removal of guns from
the well. Review well control procedures. Proceed as if live guns are in the hole.
4. At 200 feet, after it has been determined that the well is not flowing, the TCP supervisor will verify
blind/shear ram control is locked out. The TCP supervisor will place his tag on both controls, only to
be removed with his authority.
5. Pull guns to surface. Break lubricator connection at BOP and raise injector head and attached bottom
hole assembly. Install slip bowl on top of annular preventor/riser.
6. Monitor well for flow. Again this is the sole job of the Pit Watch.
7. The TCP supervisor shall verify the firing head status, and then supervise laying down TCP guns. If
guns did not fire, a safety meeting shall be held and appropriate handling procedures reviewed prior
to removal from well bore. Do not assume all guns have fired. Proceed as if live guns are in the hole.
8. Install TIW valve on top of safety joint - between safety joint and the lifting sub. TIW to be open.
TCP supervisor will verify valve is open and will have the Allen wrench for the TIW valve.
9. Install C-plate and attach dog collar to top perforating gun. Set slips. Break connection below
swivel. Move injector back and out of the way.
10. Break out firing head and crossover and lay down.
11. Attach safety joint and lifting sub to perforating guns. Pull the top gun section out of well bore.
Install C-plate and dog collar below connection to second gun section. Set slips. Break out first gun
section.
12. Stand first gun section back on the racking board. Monitor well for flow. Keep well full of kill
weight fluid by circulating through kill line and across the top of the well. Allow the guns to drain
into the spill dike.
If flow is encountered, secure well and employ the appropriate kill technique prior to continuation of
retrieval of perforating guns using the following steps:
 Once flow is observed immediately close the annular BOP. If spent guns are across the BOP’s,
deploy safety joint and then close the annular bag.
 Close the choke on the return line holding only that pressure that will not allow guns to be blown
out of hole (pressure to be provided by PE)
 Make up safety joint with TIW valve to top of gun string.
 Remove dog collar on gun in the slips. Pick up and remove slips. Lower safety joint - stripping
through annular BOP until safety joint is across the blind/shear and pipe/slip rams. Set pipe
rams.
 Close the TIW valve. Back lifting sub out of top of safety joint.
 Pick up injector head. Make up coil BHA to the safety joint. Open the TIW valve. Lower the
lubricator and make up to the riser.
 Pressure test annular BOP/lubricator connection.
 Equalize pressure across pipe rams and open pipe rams
 Proceed to kill well
 If there is uncertainty about well control, the blind/shears can now be closed without guns across
them; thereby, dropping the guns downhole.
13. Repeat steps 11 and 12 until all perforating guns are removed.
14. Secure the well.
15. PU the guns from the racking board on the work platform and lay down on the gun trailer.

Risk Analysis
The following tables list the risks that would be typically encountered on an Extended Length Perforating
job using coiled tubing. The hazards shown in the following tables are in addition to those shown in the
tables in Chapter 20 which address the hazards common to all GPB coiled tubing jobs. The risk analysis
should be reviewed prior to starting a Extended Length Perforating job. Because of different well
configurations, there may be additional risks for a specific job. Any additional risks should be identified,
the impact should be assessed and remedies/mitigating measures should be discussed and documented.
Each hazard identifies the potential impact to personnel, the environment and economics. The probability
of an incident happening and the frequency of an incident happening is rated as very low, low, medium,
high or very high. For example, for the hazard of exposure to cold, the potential for personnel contracting
frostbite is low and the impact to an individual if they were frostbitten is low.

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Risk Assessment Table
Potential for Injury / Probability of Risk Occurring /

Description of Risk / Hazard Environmental Harm / Impact of Hazard (Very Low to Remedy / Mitigation
Economic Loss Very High)
Exposure to cold – additional exposure to Personnel Injury – hypothermia; Low Occurrence – Low impact 1. Discuss at safety meeting
personnel if using 40 bbl gauge tank frostbite 2. Minimize number of
personnel involved in
operation.
3. Minimize time of exposure
between breaks
4. Utilize proper PPE
5. Have heater on 40 bbl gauge
tank
6. Use buddy system
7. Notify Well Support that at
least 2 additional personnel
will be required to gauge 40
bbl tank
Loss of well control – increased potential for Personnel – injury, potentially Very Low Occurrence – High 1. Discuss roles and
loss of control during open hole deployment and fatal impact responsibility in safety
retrieval of perforating guns meeting
Environmental – major spill; Very Low Occurrence – High 2. Use proper BOP
release of toxic gas; impact 3. Run a full BOP test before
contamination of land and water starting job. Test all lines and
BOP before starting job per BP
Economic – loss of production; standards.
loss of a well; damage to Very Low Occurrence – High 4. Kill well before operation
facilities impact 5. Monitor well for flow before
beginning to deploy or retrieve
perforating guns
6. Monitor well for flow while
running and pulling guns
7. Spot Flo-Pro across perforated
interval before perforating
8. Prepared Kill sheet and
maximum wellhead pressure

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9. Current Emergency Response
Plan
10. BOP drills
11. In the pre-job safety meeting –
discuss the limited options
that are available to control
the well.
Premature detonation of perforating guns or Personnel – injury, potentially Very low occurrence – high impact 1. If using CTE, use SAFE
detonation at incorrect depth fatal system to minimize potential
Very low occurrence – medium of unplanned detonation
Environmental – major spill; impact 2. Use filtered fluids
release of toxic gas; 3. Rock catcher installed in
contamination of land and water pump lines
if at surface and loss of well 4. Pig coiled tubing if potential
control for debris in coiled tubing
5. Minimize number of
Environmental – contamination Very low occurrence – medium personnel near wellhead when
of fresh water if fresh water impact deploying/retrieving guns
interval perforated in error 6. Handling of firing head
limited to TCP supervisor and
Economic – additional workover assistant
cost; loss of production; loss of 7. Flag depth check by PE and
a well; damage to facilities Very low occurrence – medium TCP supervisor
impact
Hazardous materials on location – explosives Personnel – injury; exposure; Very low occurrence – high impact 1. Discuss in safety meeting
possible fatality 2. Limit personnel that are
exposed to perforating guns
Environmental – spill Very low occurrence – low impact 3. Utilize safe handling practices
4. Do not pump while moving
Very low occurrence – medium guns
Economic - loss of production; impact 5. Park trailer with guns in area
loss of a well; damage to away from facilities and
facilities personnel– if possible
Wind speeds > 20 mph – stop operation if using Personnel – injury Very Low Occurrence – Medium 1. Discuss at safety meeting
Sevcik Building or work platform crane impact 2. DO NOT rig up or rig down in


unsafe conditions. Wind
Environment – spills Very Low Occurrence – low speed > 20 mph
impact 3. Variance required for VMS
crane operations
Economic – equipment damage Very Low Occurrence – Low 4. Personnel exposed to wind
impact chill when on well house
5. Use work platform if possible
Lose fish in well – biggest potential would be in Personnel – injury Low Occurrence – Low Impact 1. Monitor flow to prevent well
a well control situation and cut safety joint; control incident
other possibility would be if guns are stuck Low Occurrence – Low Impact 2. Pump several barrels of fluid
Environmental – spill after shooting guns to flush
Low Occurrence – Medium Impact debris
3. Do not stay on bottom after
Economic – loss of well; lost shooting guns
production; additional workover 4. Do not contaminate Flo-Pro
cost with methanol
5. Use proper size perforating
guns. Consider maximum gun
swell and wellbore restrictions

Appendix 1: Additional Information: Roles and Responsibilities

1. Assigned PE
 Responsible for overall job execution and safety.
 Full compliance with all BP’s environmental and OIAS policies.
 Assuring the well is safely killed and that it remains safe to run guns.
 Responsible for making contingency decisions.
 Communicate to all personnel when there is a well control problem.
 Assign all personnel planned positions for execution of well control.
2. Coil Tubing Supervisor
 Insure safe operation of coil equipment and coil crew.
 Responsible for first response in event well conditions change.
 Communicate to all personnel when there is a well control problem.
 Undertake planned position for execution of well control.
 In the event of an emergency assist the PE as directed.
3. TCP Supervisor
 Responsible for the perforating safety of the operations.
 In charge of proper handling and make up of the guns.
4. Well Support Pit Watch
 Monitor the flowback tank and determine if well is drinking or flowing.
5. Well Support – Choke Operator
 Assist Pit Watcher
 Responsible for choke operations during any circulation operations.
 Ensuring surface lines do not freeze during winter operations.
 Responsible for hourly location inspection of surface equipment.
 Undertake pre-planned position for execution of well control.

Appendix 2 – Work Platform Rig up and Operation
Description of the Work Platform

The work platform is a portable structure used with coil tubing service units to perform work on wells that
is beyond the normal safe operational techniques used for standard well work. This typically involves
deploying guns, cutting windows, or running liner on wells with long BHA's, and usually with an open
hole wellbore for deployment.
This unit is essentially a substructure for a coiled tubing unit with support equipment. It contains a large
heated rig floor with a crane. There is an onboard generator, and a hydraulic accumulator to run a BOP
stack. The platform also has an air compressor which has not been hooked up and tested at this time.
Well Preparation
1. Pull the wellhouse
2. Level the location (as necessary). Spread location with sand or nutplug to prevent slipping and trips
3. Set a back pressure valve (BPV) and nipple down the tree to the master valve
4. Move the Work Platform over the well. RU platform ~6” to left of the center of the tree. This allows
the injector to be shifted over and guns deployed without having to set the injector on the back deck of
the CTU. This is a time saver plus could make a big difference in a well control situation.
5. Remove the back pressure valve.
6. Rig up the flow cross and BOP stack.
7. Rig up heater and start warming the tree and work platform base
8. Rig up surface lines and support equipment
Support Equipment
On the Rig
Lubricator plate. Sits on top of the lubricator to support the bowl and slips.
TIW valve with 1 1/2" MT connections, used for on top of the safety joint when deploying guns.
Other equipment that is not required for extended length perforating but is supposed to be on the work
platform:
2 3/8" FL4S pups in 10', 5', 4' lengths. These are used to make up the rig safety joint.
X-Over 2 3/8" box by 6 pitch pin. This crosses over to the SWS firing head.
X-Over 2 3/8" pin by 1 1/2" MT. This crosses over to the TIW valve
2 3/8" FL4S lifting nubbins. For running 2 3/8" liner.
3 1/2" FL4S lifting nubbins. For running 3 1/2" liner.
From Baker Fishing

Bowl, hand slips, slip inserts. Needed for whatever size your guns or liner is.
Dog Collar. Needed for both the guns/liner and for the 2 3/8" deployment joint.
2” slip inserts
Elevators. Used if SWS does not have them.
From Baker Thru Tubing (from BP stock maintained at Baker Thru Tubing)
2-3/8” TIW valve with 1” MT connections
2-7/8” TIW valve with 1-1/2” MT connections
X-Over from 1” MT to 1-1/2” MT
X-Over from 1-1/2” MT to DS thread
From Schlumberger
Guns, as per the procedure.
C-plate

Elevators. They have a small set that works great for guns, rated to 10,000#.
Lifting Nubbins. They have them for the guns, as well as the one for the 1 1/2" MT safety joint.
1-3/4” safety joints
Operational Procedures
When deploying with open hole, establish that the well is dead and, not taking any fluid. The best way to
do this is to open to the well, and check for zero WHP. If the well exhibits zero pressure, open to a tiger
tank, and check for flow at atmospheric pressure. If no flow, pump into the well through the kill line
across the top taking returns from the choke line until flow is observed at the open top tank. Use a low
flow rate to do this as high flow rates may move fluid to the tanks without the well being full. After the
well is fluid packed, shut in the choke and observe WHP for 20 –30 minutes. At the end of the waiting
period, again check for flow. If no flow, pump across the well again with the kill line taking returns with
the choke. Record how many barrels it takes to fill the well. This is an indication if the well is taking
fluid. If Flo-Pro is properly spotted across any open perforations, this volume should be very low. If the
well is dead, proceed to deployment/retrieval of the guns.
Before deploying, ensure that the safety joint is prepared and stood in the stabbing rack. It should be
easily available, and should not be buried behind a rack of liner or guns. It will be necessary if the well
kicks, so it should have the necessary crossover on it to be installed on the guns or liner being deployed.
The TIW valve should be installed with a lifting nubbin with a hole in it, and the TIW valve should be
stored in the open position. The TIW valve should be pressure tested during the PT of the MHA. It has a
connection that is typically used by Baker MHA's, and can be easily attached to the MHA for the test. See
below for the safety joint tool string diagram:

Safety Joint
Lifting Nubbin
TIW Valve
Crossover
2 3/8” FL4S Pups
Crossover
1 1/2" MT x GS fishing neck lifting nubbin

TIW valve with 1 1/2" MT connections
Xover 1 1/2" MT box by 2 3/8 FL4S pin
2 3/8" FL4S pups
Xover 2 3/8" FL4S box by 6 pitch pin
SWS firing head, or xover to liner or BHA

Memory Logging BHA
Coil connector
Checks
Disconnect
Ported crossover
Memory Logging Tool
CTC
CHKS
DISC
Xover to 3/4" sucker rod, ported to allow circulation
SWS or PDS memory logging tool

Perforating BHA
Coil connector
Checks
Disconnect
Swivel
Crossover to FL4S
2 3/8” FL4S Deployment sub
Crossover to 6 pitch
Firing head
Guns
CTC
CHKS
DISC
SWIVEL
Xover 1 1/2" MT box by 2 3/8 FL4S pin
2 3/8" FL4S pups
Xover 2 3/8" FL4S box by 6 pitch pin
SWS firing head, or xover to liner or BHA
GUNS

6.0 Key Documents/Tools/References
BP Alaska PE Manual
ARCO Alaska Wells Group Policies, Guidelines and Resources Manual
Arco Alaska Well Support General Guidelines Manual
Revision Log
Revision Date Approving Authority Custodian/ Revision Details
Author
Steve Rossberg Andrew Original Issue
January 22, 2002 Pfaff
December 30, 2004 Doug Cismoski Judy Updated document to reflect

Golding current practices and policy
March 8, 2006 Jerry L. Bixby Wells Revised Approving Authority and
Operation Custodian. Revised next review
Supervisor date.
February 12, 2008 Doug Cismoski Kevin Reviewed document for
Yeager/Jerry technical accuracy: add step 7 to
Murphy pg 2, step 12, 17 to pg 3, and
step 12 to pg 4. Mod step 16 pg
4, sec 5.3.2, 5.3.3, 5.3.5 and
Append. 2 Operational
Procedures.
August 3, 2010 Andy Kirk Chris Add BP Confidentiality
Tzvetcoff Statement
October 15, 2010 Dan Kara Aras Document reviewed during
Worthington "SOP in conformance with
ADWOP project Oct 2010".
Change document classification
to RP from SOP due to content.
(or, see attached e-mail )

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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE

3.0 General Requirements

4.0 Key Responsibilities

Wells Production Engineers are:

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5.2 Recommended Equipment

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5.3 Execution – Using Work Platform

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5.3.2 Work Platform Rig Up

5.3.3 Coiled Tubing Rig Up

5.3.4 Perforating Gun Deployment

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5.3.5 Run In Hole and Locate

Insert ball into coiled tubing through ball launcher tee.

5.3.6 Pull Out of Hole and Lay Down Tools:

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Appendix 1: Additional Information: Roles and Responsibilities

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Appendix 2 – Work Platform Rig up and Operation

Description of the Work Platform

From Baker Fishing

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2 3/8” FL4S Pups

1 1/2" MT x GS fishing neck lifting nubbin

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Memory Logging BHA

Memory Logging Tool

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2 3/8” FL4S Deployment sub

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