Coiled Tubing Emergency Procedures

Coiled Tubing
Emergency Procedures
Mahmoud Farag Radwan

Subsurface & Integrity Op. Dept. Head
Presenter Name:
Mahmoud Farag Radwan
Mahmoud Radwan is a Subsurface & Integrity Operations Dept. Head at AMAL

Petroleum Company (AMAPETCO) with more than 13 years of experience in oil
& gas industry. Mahmoud worked in Well Engineering, Intervention, Integrity &
Short Work-over at several companies, including Badr El-Din Pet. Co. (BAPETCO),
Biography Qarun Pet. Co. (QPC) and Wadi El-Sahel Petroleum Co. (WASPETCO).
Also, a freelance instructor at upstream Oil & Gas in Egypt & UAE since 2008.
Mahmoud received a BSc degree in Petroleum Engineering from Al-Azhar
University in 2007.
o Evaluating Sustainable Annulus Pressure (SAP) in Sour Wells and the Possible
Causes to Avoid Recurrence to the Well Integrity Annual Middle East
Conference in Abu Dhabi; UAE in Apr 2015
o Implementing NDT methods for maintenance and inspection to the Asset
Integrity Management North Africa Conference in Cairo; Egypt in Nov 2015
o Feasibility Evaluation of Using Downhole Gas-water Separation Technology in
gas Reservoirs with Bottom Water; paper number: SPE-183739-MS to the 20th
Middle East Oil & Gas Show and Conference in Mar 2017
Publications http://dx.doi.org/10.2118/183739-MS
o Managing the Operational Challenges in Corroded Wells through Well Integrity
Management System to the Improving Brownfield Performance Technical
Convention, in Cairo; Egypt in Dec 2019
o Safe and Economic Attractive Rigless Operations Using a Digital Slickline in
Unmanned Platform with Low Structure Loads and Spacing; paper number:
SPE-202857-MS to the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition &
Conference (ADIPEC) in Nov 2020 http://dx.doi.org/10.2118/183739-MS
COILED TUBING
• Coiled Tubing provides a broad spectrum of well interventions

services that substantially reduce costs for many work over,
remedial & specialized drilling operations formerly requiring a rig.
• Common size range from 1” - 1¾” due to current economical

changes & CT advance technology larger size range from 2” - 3½”.
• It can be easily transported, rigged – up & unrigged in a shortest

period of time. (Offshore - 3 hours & Onshore - 1½ hours)
• Currently max working depth 25K ft @ 250 ft/min.

• CT is cheaper & quicker alternative to perform downhole works
compare to conventional methods.
Coiled Tubing Emergency Procedures

/ Mahmoud F. Radwan
COILED TUBING

/ Mahmoud F. Radwan
Coiled Tubing
APPLICATION: LIMITATIONS:
• Casing Cutting, Sand Washing
• Life Limits – primarily
• Well Unloading bending stresses.
• Washing Perforations
• Through Tubing Operations • Pressure & Tension Limits –
Monitor & record tension &
• Tubing De-scaling
compression at various
• Cementing. Logging, Fishing
pressures.
• Nitrogen Lifting, Perforating
• Drilling or Milling • Diameter & Overall Limits –
• Slim-well 2” - 4¾” CT Completion Record usage, physical
conditions & dimensions.
• Mono-bore Completion Services
• Helicoidal Buckling affect
horizontal well.

/ Mahmoud F. Radwan
Coiled Tubing EQUIPMENT
6
CT components are modular, lightweight, skid mounted design for ease
of lifting & positioning. Basic skid units that make a standard CT
Package: 4
1
• Control Cabin
• CT Reel 7
• Power Pack 2 3
• Injector Head
5
• BOP system
The additional equipment list required for CT operations are:

6. Goose Neck
5
7. Strippers
8. Bottom Hole Assembly (BHA)

/ Mahmoud F. Radwan
3 Golden Roles in Emergency
Cases of Well Interventions
1) Identify and calculate the risk or associated
2) Know how to use the available Pressure Control Equip. (PCE)
3) Time
Main Targets:
 People
 Securing the well

/ Mahmoud F. Radwan
Shearing The Coiled Tubing (Quad/Combi BOP)
 Stop any movement of the coiled tubing string.
 Close the slip rams and pipe rams.
 Stop all pumping operations.
 Close the shear rams.
 Pull the coiled tubing string stop above the blind rams.
 Close the blind rams.
 Manually lock all rams .
 Prepare to circulate through the coiled tubing string hanging
from the slip rams.
/ Mahmoud F. Radwan
Shearing Coiled Tubing (Quad/Combi BOP)

/ Mahmoud F. Radwan
Shearing the Coiled Tubing String (Shear/Seal) BOP
Shearing the coiled tubing string with shear/seal equipment is generally
undertaken as last resort under emergency conditions to enable the
wellbore to be isolated by subsequent closure of the master valve.
If the CT is Stuck in the Hole

 Stop the coiled tubing string
 Stop pumping operations
 Pull the CT to stretch the string as max as possible
 Close the shear/seal rams
 Close the swab valve
 Close the wellhead master valve
If the CT is Free, But has to Cut for Emergency Situation as Sever Surface Leak
 Stop the coiled tubing string
 Stop pumping operations
 Pull the CT to a depth allows enough room for dropped CT to close MV & SV
 Close the shear/seal rams
 Close the swab valve
 Close the wellhead master valve
/ Mahmoud F. Radwan
Shearing Coiled Tubing (Shear/Seal BOP)

/ Mahmoud F. Radwan
Pin hole Leak
In case of a pin hole leak, normal coiled tubing operations should be
suspended and the following actions must be taken to secure the well
and recover the coiled tubing string safely:
 Stop movement of the coiled tubing string and quickly assess

conditions.
 Run in hole to place leak point between the stripper and pipe
rams. If the leak is placed below the pipe rams, the check valve
efficiency cannot be confirmed.
 Reduce pumping rate, stop pumps or switch to safe fluid (if acid).
 The well will be temporarily secured enabling options to be

considered for further action.

/ Mahmoud F. Radwan
Pin Hole Leak

/ Mahmoud F. Radwan
Minor Leaks
The structural integrity of the coiled tubing will quickly deteriorate

with further bending cycles. Consequently, the coiled tubing string
should be recovered without unduly reciprocating the string while
minimizing the forces that may affect the string integrity, e.g., internal
pressure, reel back-tension.
If the well site and wellbore conditions allows tolerance of a minor fluid
leak during the string recovery, the string then can be safely recovered if
the following precautions are observed:
 Advise well site personnel of likely hazards and clear the area
surrounding the coiled tubing string.
 The coiled tubing string should be flushed with water or similar
neutral fluid in preparation of the string recovery.
 Reduce the pumping rate for slow circulation at a rate that minimizes
stress on the coiled tubing string while maintaining the fluids flow
down the coiled tubing string, i.e., in the event of check valve
leakage, wellbore fluids cannot enter the coiled tubing and reach
surface. / Mahmoud F. Radwan
Major Leaks
In case of a major pin hole leak, actions for string recovery should be
taken only after confirming the efficiency of the check valve and
reviewing options to isolate or reduce the wellhead pressure.
• With the leak point located between the stripper and the pipe rams,
close the slip rams and pipe rams.
• Check the wellhead pressure and assess the risk of collapse before
testing the check valves.
• Flush treatment fluid from the string with water or similar neutral
fluid.
• Bleed the coiled tubing internal pressure and observe that the check
valves are effective.
• If the check valves are effective, recovery of the coiled tubing string
from live well may be considered without killing the well.
• If the check valves are not effective or if wellbore and well site
conditions prevent recovery of the string from a live wellbore, the well
should be killed to enable safe recovery of the coiled tubing string.
/ Mahmoud F. Radwan
Fractured Coiled Tubing string
Fractures in the coiled tubing are:

 Fracture across the injector head chains or
 Fracture and distortion above the injector head
If Fracture within the injector head chains

 Stop movement of the coiled tubing string and quickly assess conditions.
 RIH and place the leak point between the stripper and pipe rams (if the leak is
placed below the coiled tubing pipe rams, the check valve efficiency cannot be
confirmed).
 Reduce/stop pumping dependent the fluid type and operation status.
 Confirm check valve operation by bleeding the coiled tubing internal pressure
and observe the check valves effectiveness.
 Secure the well temporarily pending further action
If Fracture and Distortion above the Injector Head
• Where a fracture and distortion of the coiled tubing string is detected between
the injector head and the coiled tubing reel, there is a risk that the coiled
tubing string could part if it is run back into the wellbore.
• Secure the well quickly as follows:
 Stop movement of the coiled tubing string.
 Stop pumps and alert personnel to hazards.
 Observe the leak rateCoiled
to assess check valves
Tubing Emergency operation.
Procedures
/ Mahmoud F. Radwan
Fractured Coiled Tubing Across IH
Fractured & Distorted Coiled Tubing Above IH

/ Mahmoud F. Radwan
If the check valves are operating efficiently, the string may be recovered safely if
the following precautions are observed:
• Personnel are to be kept clear from the danger area until the damaged section
of string is safely on the coiled tubing reel.
• Any force or stress should be kept to a minimum until the damaged section is
recovered to the coiled tubing reel.
• If the coiled tubing string damage is severe, temporary splice may be
necessary to enable the string to be safely spooled.
If the check valves are not operating efficiently and the damage or distortion to
the coiled tubing string is not severe:
• Slowly run into the wellbore to position the leak point between the stripper
and the pipe rams.
• Close the slip rams and pipe rams
• Start well killing procedure using the coiled tubing string as a circulation
string.
• With the well killed, pull the coiled tubing string out of hole and repair as
necessary to enable spooling.
/ Mahmoud F. Radwan
If the check valves do not appear to be operating
efficiently and it is not feasible to run the leak point into
the wellbore:
 Stop all pumping operations

 Close the slip rams and pipe rams.
 Pull the coiled tubing string above the blind rams.
 Open the shear rams.
 Manually lock the pipe rams and slip rams.
 Secure the well and observe pressure.

/ Mahmoud F. Radwan
Parted Coiled Tubing
Initial responses should be taken to control the situation as follows:

• Stop the injector head
• Stop the fluid pumping
• Stop the reel and apply the reel brake
• Close the slip rams
• Observe fluid flow from the coiled tubing tip to assess check valve
efficiency.
• If the check valves are operating effectively, prepare to splice and
recover the coiled tubing string.
• If the check valves are not operating effectively, prepare to shear the
coiled string and secure the well.
 Close the shear rams
 Pull the coiled tubing string above the blind rams
 Close the blind rams
 Open the shear rams
 Manually lock the pipe rams and slip rams
 Secure the well and observe pressures
/ Mahmoud F. Radwan
Parted Coiled Tubing

/ Mahmoud F. Radwan
Coiled Tubing Parted Downhole
• Stop CT.
• Establish the depth and fishing neck position of parted CT
utilizing slickline unit & LIB.
• RIH with CT equipped with suitable BHA ended with an
overshot at the bottom and latch the tip of the fish.
• POH the parted CT slowly to surface while pumping water at
min rate.
• As soon as the parted tip is at surface, close the pipe and slip
rams and carefully bleed-off the pressure above the slip rams
to zero.
• Disconnect the connection between the Stripper & BOP,
splice the parted CT reconnect the stripper and POH CT.
• Close X-mas Tree SW slowly & cautiously (count No. of turns).
• Once CT is aboveCoiled
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Tree UMV & LMV.
/ Mahmoud F. Radwan
Coiled Tubing Parted Downhole

/ Mahmoud F. Radwan
Coiled Tubing String Collapse
Principal hazards associated with coiled tubing string collapse include:

 Potential release of wellbore fluids through stripper
 Jeopardizes the efficiency of the pressure control equipment
 Loss of injector head traction.
 Inability to recover the coiled tubing string through the stripper
bushings.
The following Signs indicate collapse of the coiled tubing string:

 Increase in pump pressure caused by the restricted internal area
 Increase in tension caused by the deformed tubing jamming in the
stripper bushing
 Injector head chain slippage
 Leak at the stripper
If coiled tubing string collapse is suspected, the following actions should

be taken to secure the well and safely recover the coiled tubing string:
 If the coiled is distorted affecting the efficiency of the pressure
control equipment, lower coiled tubing string until a seal can be made
across the stripper andCoiled
pipe rams
Tubing area.Procedures
Emergency
/ Mahmoud F. Radwan
 Maintain adequate circulating pressure to prevent propagation of the
collapsed section.
 Close & lock the slip rams and pipe rams
 Test the slip rams by carefully performing a pull test
 Kill the well and prepare to recover the coiled tubing string

/ Mahmoud F. Radwan
Pressure Control Equipment Leaks
Stripper Leak
In the event that a persistent leak develops:
• Increase the pressure in the active stripper system (Do not exceed maximum
allowable stripper pressure).
• If leaks persist after increasing the system pressure, prepare to replace
stripper inserts or active tandem stripper system.
• Stripper inserts may be safely replaced under live well conditions if the
following precautions are observed:
 Close and lock the pipe rams and slip rams.
 Maintain slow circulation as may be required by wellbore conditions.
 Release the pressure above the pipe rams by slowly retracting the stripper.
 Replace the stripper inserts
 Energize the stripper system.
 Equalize the pressure across the pipe rams.
 Check injector head traction pressures.
 Retract manual locks on the pipe rams and slip rams.
 Hydraulically open the pipe rams and slip rams and prepare to resume
normal operations. Coiled Tubing Emergency Procedures
/ Mahmoud F. Radwan
Stripper Leak

/ Mahmoud F. Radwan
Leak Between the Stripper and BOP
• Leak points between the stripper and BOP can be temporarily

stopped by operating the BOP pipe rams or blind rams to isolate the
wellbore.
• In the event of a leak in the pressure control equipment stack, the
following actions are recommended:
 Stop movement of the coiled tubing string.
 Close the pipe rams.
 Depending upon the wellbore conditions and the operation status,
reduce pumping rate to slow circulation.
• If the leak point is repairable under rig-up conditions, the following
precautions should be observed:
 Two pressure barriers are typically required to be maintained
against wellbore fluids/pressure.
 Flanged connections should not be flogged-up under pressure.
 The repair should be tested by slowly equalizing pressure across
the BOP rams.
• If the leak point is not repairable under rig-up conditions, the
operation should be suspended and preparation made for recovery of
the coiled tubing string. / Mahmoud F. Radwan
Leak Between Stripper and BOP

/ Mahmoud F. Radwan
• If the leak is minor and the wellbore and well site conditions allow,
the coiled tubing string may be recovered as per the following
recommendations:
 Evacuate non-essential personnel from the area.
 Pump water, into the coiled tubing / tubing annulus or BOP kill
valve to flush the coiled tubing.
 Alternatively, any safe means of reducing wellhead pressure such
as opening the well to production facilities or pumping kill fluid
should be considered.
 The leak and wellbore conditions should be closely monitored to
enable rapid response for any deteriorating conditions.
• If the leak is severe and wellbore or well site conditions do not allow
the release of wellbore fluids, the well should be killed to enable
recovery of the coiled tubing string at zero wellhead pressure.

/ Mahmoud F. Radwan
Leak Between BOP & Wellhead
• Leaks below the coiled tubing pressure control equipment can only be
controlled by killing the well or reducing wellhead pressure by flowing
the well to production facilities.
• If the leak is minor and the wellbore and well site conditions allow, the
coiled tubing string should be recovered as per the following
procedures:
 POH the coiled tubing string at maximum safe speed without causing
excessive vibration or forces to the leak point.
 Maintain fluid circulation at a minimum rate that equal the
displacement of the coiled tubing string.
 When the coiled tubing approach the BOP stack close the wellhead
master valve.
 Evacuate non-essential personnel from the area.
 A kill fluid or water can be pumped into the coiled tubing/tubing
annulus or BOP kill valve to flush the coiled tubing.
 Alternatively, any safe means of reducing wellhead pressure such as
opening the well to production facilities or spotting kill fluid should be
considered.
 The leak and wellbore conditions
Coiled should
Tubing Emergency be closely monitored to enable
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rapid response to any deteriorating conditions.
/ Mahmoud F. Radwan
Leak Between BOP & Wellhead

/ Mahmoud F. Radwan
If the leak is severe and wellbore or well site conditions
cannot tolerate the release of wellbore fluids, the coiled
tubing string should be cut to enable the wellbore to be
isolated by closing the wellhead valves.
 In preparation for cutting the coiled tubing string, ensure

sufficient interval for the cut coiled tubing to drop below
the master valves after cutting.
 Allow the coiled tubing to fall and close the wellhead
master valve.
 Withdraw the coiled tubing string to clear the blind rams.

/ Mahmoud F. Radwan
Injector Head Traction Fault
The principal hazard associated with loss of injector head traction

include:
• Uncontrolled movement of the coiled tubing string, either in or out of
the wellbore.
 Jeopardizes the efficiency of pressure control equipment
 Mechanical damage to surface equipment, facilities and personnel
within area where coiled tubing ejected from the wellbore.
 Mechanical damage to surface coiled tubing equipment and hazard to
personnel as the coiled tubing reel over speeds into the wellbore.
Note
Pressure control equipment should not be operated in case of string
runaway or ejection, i.e., do not close the pipe rams or slip rams. The
resulting forces could easily cause catastrophic damage to the BOP which
is an essential pressure barrier that may ultimately provide the only
means of securing the well.

/ Mahmoud F. Radwan
Injector Head Traction Fault

/ Mahmoud F. Radwan
Uncontrolled Descent
In the event that the coiled tubing string starts uncontrolled

descent, the following actions are recommended:
 Alert personnel & clear the danger area.

 Increase the traction system pressure while maintaining
RIH injector head direction.
 If the increased pressure does not enable regaining control,
operate the “Emergency Traction” control pressure valve
while maintaining a RIH injector head direction and
attempting to match the string speed.
 If the coiled tubing is still not controlled increase the
hydraulic pressure to the maximum setting in the stripper
system.
 As the control is regained, slowly reduce the injector head
speed to stop the coiled tubing
Coiled Tubing string.
Emergency Procedures
/ Mahmoud F. Radwan
 If the control of the coiled tubing string is not regained, descent is
likely continue until the bottom of the well is reach. Injector head
chain traction and speed should be reduced to prevent compressing
the coiled tubing into the wellbore when the tubing approach the
PBTD.
 Evacuate the Control Cabin and the wellhead area.
 When the coiled tubing string stops, prepare to operate secondary BOP
functions as necessary to maintain control on the well.
 Before attempting to retrieve the coiled tubing string, the injector
head chain and traction system must be thoroughly inspected.
 The coiled tubing string should be retrieved and inspected before it is
used for subsequent operations.
Note
All actions to regain control of the descending string must be made
through the injector head traction and drive systems. Attempts to use the
coiled tubing reel or pressure control equipment of control of a runaway
coiled tubing string can result in severe damage to equipment, including
wellhead equipment, and may jeopardize pressure control functions that
are later relied upon to secure the well.
/ Mahmoud F. Radwan
Uncontrolled Ejection from the Wellbore
In the event that a coiled tubing string starts an uncontrolled ejection from the
wellbore, the following actions are recommended:
 Alert personnel to the hazard and clear the danger area.

 Increase the chain traction pressure while maintaining out-of-hole injector
head direction. Advise all personnel to evacuate to a safe area.
 If this action does not regain control of the coiled tubing string, apply the
“Emergency Traction” control pressure valve while maintaining out-of-hole
injector head direction and attempting to match the string speed.
 As the control is regained, slowly reduce the injector head speed to stop the
coiled tubing string.
 If this does not control the coiled tubing, increase the hydraulic system
pressure to the maximum allowable setting.
 f the control of the coiled tubing string is still not regained, ejection is likely
until the BHA is reached. (Injector head chain traction and speed should be
reduced to prevent damaging the coiled tubing when the tubing comes to
rest).
 If the control of the coiled tubing string is not regained, all personnel,
including the coiled tubing unit operator should evacuate to safe area.
 When the coiled tubing string stops, prepare to operate secondary BOP
functions as necessary. Coiled Tubing Emergency Procedures
/ Mahmoud F. Radwan
Gooseneck Failure
The principal hazards associated with failure of the gooseneck relate to

jeopardizing the coiled tubing string integrity.
In the event of is a gooseneck failure, the following actions are

recommended :
 Stop movement of the coiled tubing string.
- Reduce the pumping rate to slow circulation rate (dependent of the
wellbore conditions and operational status).
- Quickly assess condition of coiled tubing string.
 If the coiled tubing string has sustained damage, proceed as per
recommended guidelines for fractured coiled tubing string.
 If the coiled tubing string did not sustain significant damage:
- Close and lock the pipe rams and slip rams.
- Release the tension on the coiled tubing reel & apply the reel brake.
- Secure the coiled tubing string with a clamp on the level wind.
- Determine the damage to the gooseneck & the coiled tubing string.
/ Mahmoud F. Radwan
Gooseneck Failure

/ Mahmoud F. Radwan
Stuck Coiled Tubing String
• The principal hazards associated with stuck coiled tubing string relate
to possible damage to the coiled tubing string that may effect
subsequent limitations or performance and the potential inability to
circulate fluids in the wellbore due to bridging or plugging at a
restriction.
• The coiled tubing string may get stuck in the wellbore as a result of
several operational or wellbore conditions. In some cases, it may only
be possible to move the string in one direction, or movement may be
possible only with the application of force greater than anticipated.
Note
Care must be taken to ensure that the maximum tensile load placed on
the coiled tubing string precautions identified below should be
implemented when one or more of the following conditions exist:
 Mechanical hang-up.
 BHA or tool malfunction.
 Fluid density and buoyancy changes.
 Flash set treatment fluid.
 Settling of solid particles in circulation fluid.
/ Mahmoud F. Radwan
 Formation of hydrates.
 Distorted coiled tubing string hanging on pressure
control equipment.
• Investigate possible actions to counteract or overcome the

sticking mechanism and recover the entire tool string.
 Improve fluid circulation, change rate or fluid type
and increase production rate as applicable.
 Change buoyancy reduce the fluid density in the coiled
tubing string to enable greater force at stuck point.
 Circulation of chemicals to dissolve or weaken hang-
point.
• Investigate contingency actions to enable the coiled
tubing string to be released and recovered.
• Release and retrieve the coiled tubing string.
/ Mahmoud F. Radwan
Stuck Coiled Tubing String

/ Mahmoud F. Radwan
Treatment Line Or Surface Equipment Leak
• In the event that a leak is detected in the treatment lines or

equipment at surface, the following actions are recommended:
 Quickly assess severity of leak and if operational status permits,
reduce the pumping rate.
 Consider the operational status and the possibility for safe
isolation or repair of the leak.
• If the leak is tolerable to enable completion of the operation or allow

the operation to be suspended at an appropriate point:
 Reduce pumping pressure to the minimum.
 Clear the danger area and alert well site personnel to the hazard.
 Stop coiled tubing string movement and stop circulation.
 Isolate the coiled tubing string to maintain adequate internal
pressure.
 Flush the lines to water.
 Bleed-off any residual pressure and attempt to repair or replace the
faulty component.
/ Mahmoud F. Radwan
Before resuming normal operations, pressure test the lines/equipment
and equalize the pressure across the coiled tubing string isolation valve
before attempting to resuming circulation.
• Ifthe leak is severe or poses immediate and unacceptable hazard:

 Stop pumping.
 Stop the injector head and isolate the coiled tubing string.
 Close the BOP slip and pipe rams.
 Bleed-off any residual surface pressure & flush treatment lines to
water.
 Repair or replace the faulty component.
 Monitor the coiled tubing string and wellhead pressure.
 Before resuming normal operations, pressure test the lines/
equipment and equalize pressure across the coiled tubing string
isolation valve before attempting to resume circulation.

/ Mahmoud F. Radwan
Power Pack Failure
The principal hazards associated with power pack failure relate loss of
power to the injector head and the requirement to safely secure the
coiled tubing string against uncontrolled forces and movement.
Responses to power pack failure should be directed to safe securing of the

coiled tubing string while maintaining adequate control of the well.
 Stop the injector head and apply the injector head brake.
 Apply the reel brake.
 Close the slip rams.
 Depending on operational requirements, reduce pump rate and
maintain slow circulation.
 Prepare to repair or replace the power unit.
 Before resuming operations, all hydraulic systems should be monitored
and checked.

/ Mahmoud F. Radwan
/ Mahmoud F. Radwan
Crane Or Load Bearing Equipment Failure
The principal hazards associated with the failure of load bearing surface
equipment include:
 Injury to personnel in the immediate area.
 Damage to the wellhead and pressure containing equipment resulting in a
release of wellbore fluid or high-pressure treatment fluid.
 Loss of contingency / emergency pressure control functions.
Any actions or response to the failure of load bearing equipment should be made
with consideration of the following:
 The priority should be to secure the well without exposing well site personnel
to further risk or danger.
 With the well secured, options to resolve any problem should be carefully
reviewed with consideration given to the existing wellbore conditions, and the
current capability of surface equipment.
 If the coiled tubing string is in the wellbore at the time of the incident, the
string should be recovered to enable the integrity and function of surface
equipment to be confirmed.
 Any damage to wellhead or surface production equipment should be assessed
before continuing normal operations.
 Following repair or resolution of the problem, normal operations should not
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/ Mahmoud F. Radwan
/ Mahmoud F. Radwan
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Coiled Tubing

Mahmoud Farag Radwan

Mahmoud Radwan is a Subsurface & Integrity Operations Dept. Head at AMAL

• Coiled Tubing provides a broad spectrum of well interventions

• Common size range from 1” - 1¾” due to current economical

• It can be easily transported, rigged – up & unrigged in a shortest

• Currently max working depth 25K ft @ 250 ft/min.