Interwell's cutting-edge solutions enhance well integrity, efficiency

Advanced retrievable plugs and autonomous systems ensure safety, maximise uptime, and boost operational efficiency in complex, high-stakes well interventions

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ACROSS diverse, high-pressure environments, Interwell utilised advanced retrievable bridge plugs and autonomous SAP management systems to ensure robust well integrity, minimising operational downtime, and optimising production efficiency under stringent time and safety constraints.

A client in the North Sea required temporary isolation of gas lift mandrels across nine wells to facilitate the safe replacement of gas lift valves.

The operation needed to be executed within a tight schedule and in a single mobilisation, with zero tolerance for tool failure, well integrity risk, or operational delays.

Maintaining efficiency while ensuring plug integrity, pressure validation, and a smooth retrieval process was critical to project success.

Precision technology deployment: To meet the isolation requirements, Interwell utilised its Medium Expansion (ME) Retrievable Bridge Plug (RBP), selected for its proven field longevity and excellent operational track record across numerous deployments.

The system is known for its robust sealing performance and reliability in varying casing conditions.

The ME plug was deployed in each of the nine wells, providing secure and validated isolation across all targets.

Each ME RBP was pressure tested after setting to confirm wellbore isolation before valve change-out operations began.

The gas lift valves were then replaced safely and efficiently. Upon completion, all ME plugs were successfully retrieved without incident.

The ME plug’s simple and efficient design enabled fast deployment, effective sealing, and smooth retrieval; significantly reducing the risk of stuck tools or delays.

The operation was conducted within the planned timeframe, with zero mechanical failures or HSE incidents.