Customer challenges
An operator in the Gulf of Mexico wanted to perform a deep-set negative test to confirm well integrity and set a suspension barrier while the tubing head spool was installed in a single trip.
Expro Excellence
- Blackhawk mobilized its 10-3/4″ BRUTE® 2 HD Storm System including the BRUTE® 2 Storm Valve and BRUTE® Bumper Sub
- The storm system was first deep set and negative tested to 6,400 psi with 205,000 lbs. of tailpipe
- During the same trip, the storm system was repositioned up the well, reset, and successfully negative tested to 1440 psi prior to disconnecting and displacing above the storm system
- After the tubing head spool was installed, the 10-3/4″ BRUTE® 2 HD Storm System was retrieved with minimal overpull and returned to surface with no issue
Value to client
- The tensile and pressure rating of the BRUTE® 2 HD Storm System allowed the operator to reduce trip times by allowing more tailpipe to be run below the system
- System capabilities enabled the operator to perform both tests and temporary abandonment in a single trip, eliminating 1.5 days of rig time and resulting in a savings of approximately $1,000,000 USD
