Featured Project

Slickline downhole camera significantly reduces NPT
A major operator reduced non-production time by running an EV downhole camera to identify a fish. This featured application was a planned inspection in a 3.5" tubing in which the client knew there was a cutter bar attached to a BHA from a previous wireline intervention. The only available hoisting method was slickline, so it was an ideal candidate for EV's industry leading downhole memory camera

EV's memory camera provides true downhole video – up to 5 hours of colour video at 30 frames per second giving significantly more downhole video information than alternatives available in the industry. The video shows the slow run-in-hole to the point of interest, clearly showing casing detail and the fish surrounded by a column of sand. We have included a picture of the LIB impression of the same fish, which shows an inconclusive image and how it is lying in the wellbore. By comparison, the video shows the position of the fish relative to the tubing, the surrounding sand and what portion of the fish is protruding from its surroundings. In addition, the video log shows the general condition of the tubing in that zone.

Good wellbore preparation is key to gaining successful images. The client fully understood this e requirement and was proactive in assisting EV in developing the operational programme which led to the successful run.

From the information that the downhole inspection gave to the client, a subsequent programme of coil tubing work was established and an intervention operation allowed a successful recovery of the fish.

EV is an independent company enjoying a four-fold growth in the last year. Fast becoming the first choice for downhole video and remote video technology with an unrivalled suite of wellbore inspection services from rotary table or lubricator to reservoir, and from facility to seabed. For more information on the featured application above or to discuss how EV can benefit you please, contact us.