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Unconventional Completions
Introduction
In unconventional plays, such as shale, margins tend to be Halliburton offers innovative unconventional completion
razor thin. To assure long-term success, it is important solutions that reduce overall completion costs, remove
that operators make the best possible decisions to risks, and increase speed to production through
maximize the return on their investment. accelerated development of technologies.
Optimizing production in low-permeability unconventional From RapidSuite® multistage frac sleeve systems to
wells is pertinent to the bottom line and requires a variety Fas Drill® composite plugs to Illusion® dissolvable frac
of completion solutions due to the variation in geologies plugs, Halliburton offers many completion solutions
and reservoir properties — not only from one reservoir to designed to do just that — maximize profit in
another, but often within each reservoir. unconventional plays.
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Completion Solutions
RapidStage® Systems
RapidStage® systems optimize the completion of
multistage wellbores by enabling highly accurate
placement of stimulation treatments without
intervention. This helps ensure the stimulation treatment
covers the targeted areas in the wellbore and maximizes
the stimulated reservoir area. RapidStage systems can be
run into a wellbore using a casing string to surface or on
liner hanger systems to enable a reliable, trouble-free
cemented or openhole installation.
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Features Benefits
» Up to 72 individual stages » Enables continuous pumping of multistage stimulation
» Can be used with cement or openhole isolation treatments
» Positive locking engagement when sleeve is opened » Reduces completions OPEX
» 10,000 psi in 350°F rated standard service » Provides enhanced reservoir contact (ME sleeve)
» High-pressure/high-temperature (HP/HT) and sour » Decreases water and chemical use
service available (SE sleeve) » Minimizes overdisplacement
» Multiple sleeves per target stage (ME sleeve) » Requires no intervention if used with RapidBall™
» Up to 100-bbl/min fracturing rates dissolvable balls
» Customizable exit ports
» Anti-rotation feature allows milling of baffle without
opening sleeve for contingency planning
RapidStage® Sleeves
Casing Tool Tool Maximum Maximum
Size OD ID Temperature Pressure
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Features
» Interventionless completion compatibility
» Tubing/casing internal pressure activation
» Available up to 15,000-psi differential ratings or up to
20,000-psi absolute pressure
» Positive locking engagement when sleeve is opened
» Available in standard service and CO2 (S13Cr)
» Shiftable version that can be re-closed after the
initial opening
Benefits
» Allows for interventionless opening of cemented
completion string toe, eliminating coiled tubing
perforating
» Provides flow path to pump first frac stage and displace
first stage ball
» Shiftable version can be closed in case of water
breakthrough or if other wellbore interventions are
required
HAL24633
RapidStart®
Initiator Sleeve
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in. in. mm in. mm in. mm °F °C psi kPa psi kPa bbl/min m³/min
3 1/2 4.40 111.76 2.265 57.53 4.75 120.65 350 177 15,000 103.421 10,000 68.948 100 15.899
4 1/2 5.60 142.24 3.00 76.20 5.875 149.23 350 177 15,000 103.421 10,000 68.948 100 15.899
4 1/2
5.60 142.24 2.82 71.63 5.875 149.23 350 177 15,000 103.421 10,000 68.948 100 15.899
OC**
4 1/2
5.75 146.15 3.00 76.20 6.00 152.40 400 204 20,000 137.880 15,000 103.410 100 15.899
HP/HT
5 1/2 6.50 165.10 4.00 101.60 7.875 200.03 350 177 15,000 103.421 10,000 68.948 100 15.899
5 1/2
6.50 165.10 4.00 101.60 7.875 200.03 350 177 18,500 127.55 13,000 89.63 100 15.899
HP/HT
*Recommendation only, smaller openhole sizes should be reviewed per Halliburton HMS guidelines and CriticalWell Review process.
**OC is the open/close or shiftable version.
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Completion Solutions
Features
» Casing pressure test functionality
» Ability to stop and resume casing test
» Positive locking engagement when sleeve is opened
» 20,000-psi absolute pressure and 17,000-psi differential
pressure rating
» More than 25,000 lb of opening force available
Benefits
» Ability to validate casing integrity before stimulation
» Unique opening process allows second opportunity to
obtain casing pressure integrity test
» Interventionless means of creating a flow path at the
toe of the wellbore
» Eliminates need for a coiled tubing run with tubing-
conveyed or wireline perforating
» Enables fracturing of the first stage and/or
displacement of the second stage frac ball or pumping
of perforating guns and frac between composite frac
plug to depth
HAL123606
RapidStart® Initiator
CT Sleeve
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Features
» Enhanced seal design
» Ball-drop actuated/mechanically actuated
» Various metallurgy options
» B-type shift profile and Halliburton specific shift profile
» Slimbore/low-profile design
Benefits
» Underbalanced/overbalanced shifting capability
» Flexibility of options for actuating sleeves
» Standard and H2S compatible tools
» Flexibility of shift profile options
HAL123607
HAL123608
RapidShift® System
Casing Tool Tool Maximum Maximum
Size OD ID Temperature Pressure
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Features
» Bi-directional keys
» Auto-release mechanism
» Low activation pressure
» Common connections
» Sandy environment designs available
Benefits
» Simple and reliable deployment and operation
» Positive indication of full sleeve shift (open or closed)
» Selective testing, stimulation, production, and water
shutoff with the RapidShift sleeve system
HAL38538
RapidShift®
Shifting Tool
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in. mm in. mm in. mm °F °C psi MPa psi MPa psi MPa lbf
1.75 44.45 3.60 91.44 2.67 67.82 350 177 500 3.45 2,000 13.79 5,000 34.47 15,000
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Features
» Straddle packer BHA operated design
» Unlimited number of stages
» Can be used with a variety of isolation methods
» 4 1/2-in. and 5 1/2-in. sizes available
Benefits
» Unlimited number of sleeves can be run in a wellbore
» Maximizes stimulation of the reservoir
» No ID restrictions
» Cost-effective design
» Helps reduce completion costs and time
HAL39568
RapidForce® FS Sleeves
Minimum Overall Maximum Maximum
Casing Tool Nominal
Openhole Tool Temperature Pressure Number of
Size OD Tool ID
Size Length Rating Rating Stages Available
in. in. in. in. in. °F psi
4 1/2 5.85 4 6.125 39.90 250 8,000 Unlimited
5 1/2 7.30 4.443 7.875 35.58 250 10,000 Unlimited
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RapidForce® HS Sleeve
Minimum Overall Maximum Maximum
Casing Sleeve Sleeve
HAL40787
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Features
» Proven simplistic design
» Erodes to a diameter of 0.75-in. for maximum
treatment area
» Flush mount design does not increase tool OD
Benefits
» Provides predictable fracture locations at the sleeve
» Eliminates near-wellbore fracture tortuosity by
preventing axial to transverse fracture transition
» Provides a more pronounced surface pressure
response when the ball lands and sleeve shifts
HAL37051
StimJet™ Frac
Port Inserts
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Completion Solutions
Features
» Compatible with RapidBall self-removing frac ball
technology
» Multiple tools can be run in a single wellbore
» Integral part of completion casing string
» Cemented or openhole completions
Benefits
» Interventionless means of providing isolation
» Enables a pressure seal from above
» Helps reduce completion costs and saves time
RapidBall™
Landing Collar
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HAL12040
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Completion Solutions
Casing Alignment
The Halliburton casing alignment tool has been used to
successfully realign and permanently stabilize many
parted casing strings. The casing alignment tool is made
up by connecting threads at the lower end of the EZ Drill®
(poppet valve) squeeze packer. The EZ Drill SVB squeeze
packer can be used in conjunction with a poppet-type
valve adapter kit. When lowered into the well, the tapered
nose of the alignment tool guides the main body into the
shifted lower casing (Figure 1).
Casing Stabilization
The EZ Drill (or adapted EZ Drill SVB) squeeze packer is
set by tubing or drillpipe to pack off within the upper
string. The packer forms an upper seal for placement of
permanent stabilizing cement behind the realigned casing
and holds the alignment tool in place across the parted
section of the casing. Cement slurry is then pumped
through the squeeze packer and the alignment tool filling
the casing and the formation annular space, surrounding
the casing alignment tool (Figure 2). After the cement
sets, the squeeze packer, alignment tool, and cement are
drilled out using a conventional rock bit, leaving a uniform
HAL15580
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Equipment
After the problem well is evaluated, the proper alignment
tool is built. Casing alignment tools are custom
manufactured for specific jobs because of the variety of
diameter/length combinations possible. Alignment tool
ODs vary according to individual casing weights to
minimize clearance between the alignment tool and the
casing ID. This helps establish minimum alignment
variation between upper and lower realigned casing
sections. Alignment tool lengths vary because casing
separation lengths vary as do the lengths of damaged
casing. Experience proves that 10 ft of alignment tool
should extend into good pipe on both sides of the
damaged or parted casing.
HAL16003
HAL16004
HAL16002
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Completion Solutions
HAL12041
HAL12051
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Operation
The drag blocks/springs contact the well casing to restrict
the rotation of the outer components while the right-hand
rotation of the workstring causes the outer components
to move down and begin the setting motion.
HAL12058
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Completion Solutions
Design Features
BP hydraulic setting tools can be run on drillpipe, tubing,
or coiled tubing. Two versions of the BP hydraulic setting
tool are available: fill and non-fill.
» Fill-type BP hydraulic setting tools have a hydrostatically
operated fill valve that allows the workstring to fill
during the trip into the hole. This fill valve has shear
pins that are preset at the surface to a predetermined
hydrostatic pressure. Once the fill valve reaches the
preset hydrostatic pressure, the pins shear and the fill
valve closes and locks. The fill valve cannot be opened
after it closes.
» Non-fill BP hydraulic setting tools have no means for
filling the workstring on the trip in, so an auxiliary fill
valve (RTTS® bypass, etc.) or filling from the surface is
necessary. The differential pressure between the
wellbore fluid and dry workstring does not adversely
load the setting mechanism during the trip in.
BP Hydraulic BP Hydraulic
Setting Tool Setting Tool
(Fill) (Non-Fill)
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Completion Solutions
3.81-in. HCT
Setting Tool
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1.315-in.
OD 1 11/16-in.
1.81 46.0 93.66a 2379.0 10.0 254.0 4.062 2620.6 19,497b 8774 10,000 68.95 17,500 7875
2.25-lb GO
OECO A
2 3/8-in. Baker
2.75 69.9 60.99 1549.1 7.00 177.8 7.394 4770.3 40,186 18 228 13,000 89.60 51,000 23 133
PAC Box No. 10
2 3/8-in. EU Baker
3.64 92.5 33.80 858.5 6.68 169.7 9.91 6393.5 40,135c 18 061 11,000 75.84 78,000 35 100
8 Rd Box No. 10
2 7/8-in. EU Baker
3.81 96.8 41.98 1066.3 12.0 304.8 10.82 6980.6 55,000d 24 948 8,400 57.92 73,000 32 850
8 Rd No. 20
a
This is the maximum length of the tool with four cylinders.
b
This calculation is based on a shear pin rating of 4,800 psi.
c
This calculation is based on a shear pin rating of 4,050 psi.
dThis calculation is based on a shear pin rating of 4,500 psi.
eThisis the pressure/tensile rating after the tool is fully stroked.
Standard service rating
These ratings are guidelines only. For more information, contact your local Halliburton representative.
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HAL12042
Fas Drill®
Frac Plug
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Completion Solutions
HAL24233
HAL24232
Obsidian® Obsidian®
Frac Plug Bridge Plug
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Illusion®
Frac Plug
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