MAERSK OIL QATAR

M~RSK

PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES FOR

SSSV INFLOW TESTING

Head of Well Services

Ole Sorensen ~ , .

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~ Drilling Manager

Svend Aa. Hansen

Revis ion no: 2

Date: 05-Aug-2008
 PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES FOR SSSV INFLOW TEST ING,

References
• Procedures and Guidelines for Wellhead Maintenance Work
Procedures and Guidelines for Offshore Well Services Reporting
Procedures and Guidelines for Well Services Operations in H2S Environment
Procedures and Guidelines for Gas Lift Valve inflow testing.

Procedures and Guidelines for reporting of personnel Incidents, Accident, Illness.

Operational Safety Procedures:
No. 007: Handling of Chemicals.
No. 005: Opening of Process Systems Work in Confined Spaces
No. 008: Permit to Work
API Recommended Practice 148, Latest Edition, Appendix G

Nomenclature
API: American Petroleum Institute
SSSV: Sub Surface Safety Valve
CITHP Closed-in Tubing Head Pressure
CI8HP: Closed-in Bottom Hole Pressure.
THP: Tubing Head Pressure
HMV: Hydraulic Master Valve.
HWV: Hydraulic Wing Valve
GLV: Gas Lift Valve
CIV: Chemical Injection Valve
MAX 8U: Maximum allowable pressure Build Up when inflow testing an SSSV
WHM Wellhead Maintenance

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INDEX
Page

References 2
Nomenclature 2
1 General 4
2 Objective 4
3 Test Interval 5
4 GLV inflow test 5
5 Control Line Integrity Test and Inflow Test Preparation - All Wells 5
6 Test Procedure - Wells with a CITHP greater than the maximum SSSV
build up pressure 6
7 Test Procedure - Wells with a CITHP less than the maximum allowed
SSSV build up pressure 7
8 Replacement of FSV filter element in conjunction with WHM 8
9 Reopen the SSSV 8
10 Reporting 9
11 Attachments 10

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1 General

These "Procedures and Guidelines for SSSV Inflow Testinq" are applicable for all
wells and replace previous guidelines issued on 06 June 2003.
All sections and paragraphs that are classified as procedures are highlighted as
shown below; the remaining sections and paragraphs are classified as guidelines .

PROCEDURE

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I Th is section is a procedure ...

Well Services procedures shall always be adhered to, as they are established to
provide for a safe working environment and to fulfil statutory requirements. Procedures
cannot be made to cover every situation and may therefore be of a more general
character.

However, situations may occur where a deviation from the rules makes sense or even
provides for a better and safer solution. Deviation from the procedures can only be
made subject to the written approval of the holder of the procedure (the approver) or
any superior position. The request for deviation and the approval shall be made in
writing.

Well Services guidelines are a framework for the preferred way of executing the
various tasks that form part of the Well Services operation. Guidelines are based on
knowledge and experience that have proven in general to provide a safe and efficient
operation and must, as a general rule, be adhered to.

However, circumstances may occur where a deviation from the guidelines makes
sense or provides for a better and safer solution. In these instances, the supervisor
may make such deviations on the spot, based on his sound judgement of the situation.

2 Objective

The objective of these procedures and guidelines is to ensure that the SSSV inflow
testing is carried out in a uniform and correct manner and that all rules and regula-
tions are adhered to. '7 ~ -

The API Recommended Practice 14B "Recommended Practice for 'Design /lnstalla-
tion and Operation of Subsurface Safety Valve Systems" is the basis for these pro-
cedures and guidelines. This API publication establishes the test criteria to be a
maximum permissible inflow of 900 scf/hr of gas or 400 cc/min. of liquid throug h a
closed safety valve.

In practice , this means that the inflow test procedure is different for wells that have
the fluid level above the SSSV, wells with fluid level below the SSSV and for wells
with a low "Initial CITHP".

SSSV information (type, size, depth, etc.) can be found in Navision in the Well Ser-
vices electro nic database under Basic data, / SSSV master,! General.

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3 Test Interval
PROCEDURE

All installed SSSV's shall be operated at least every six months allowing for early
detection of failures.

One test is normally performed in conjunction with the annual wellhead maintenance
campaign.
Certain operational conditions or the mechanical condition of a specific valve may
require more frequent testing.

4 Gaslift Valve (GLV) Inflow Test

PROCEDURE
All wells that have GLV's, DKV·s or CIV's installed shall have their C-section inflow
tested annually. This test is normally performed in conjunction with the annual well-
head maintenance campaign.

For further reference, see Procedures and Guidelines for GLV inflow testing.

5 Control Line Integrity Test and Inflow Test Preparation - All Wells

5.1 Close in the well and test the control line integrity as follows:

5.1.1 Bean back well to minimum choke. Read SSSV control line pressure and report in
SSSV test results under remarks.
PROCEDURE

5.1.2 The inflow test is to be performed on the initial closure of the SCSSV - without first
exercising the SCSSV. Also do not slam the flapper unnecessarily as repeated
slamming could cause damage to the flapper in the long term.

5.1.3 Isolate control line pressure via the needle valve at the fire safety valve kit located
at the wellhead and observe downstream control line pressure for ten minutes for
possible decrease in pressure. Report result in SSSV test results.
5.1.4 Push the SSSV button on the wellhead control panel and check that the closing
sequence for the valves is as follows: HWV, HMV, SSSV. Report botttlrrthe job
log and in the well handover form if the closing sequence is other than listed
above. ~ ..

5.1.5 To close the SSSV, open the needle valve and bleed down control line pressure to
zero psi. Close the needle valve again in order to inflow test the control line for ten
minutes.

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5.2 Prepare for bleed-down of the tubing and inflow test of the SSSV .

Note: When bleeding down tubing pressure and when equalising pressure
across the SSSV, it is required to override the wellhead panel valve se-
quence system in order for the hydraulic master valve to remain open
while the SSSV is closed. Therefore, one of the following methods can be
used:
a) Use the wireline override panel.
b) Close the needle valve on fire safety valve kit and apply pressure to the
SSSV on the wellhead panel. This will not open the SSSV because the
needle valve is closed and pressure will not be transmitted to SSSV.
Now the HWV and HMV can be opened.

5.3 Record/report "Initial CITHP" and, for wells with Permanent Downhole Gauges in-
stalled, the initial CIBHP.

5.4 Continue with the applicable test procedure in accordance with section 6 or 7.

6 Test Procedure - Wells with a CITHP greater than the maximum al-
lowable SSSV inflow test build-up pressure

6.1 This section is applicable for oil/gas producing wells and gas re-injection wells.

6.1 .1 Bleed down the "Initial CITHP" to the "Initial Test Pressure".
PROCEDURE

6.1.2 Record/report "Initial Test Pressure" and observe pressure increase and. Report in-
crease in pressure psi/hr.

PROCEDURE
6.1.3
The maximum allowed pressure increase rate is as per API 14B - inflow of 900
scf/hr.
Based on this, the maximum allowed pressure increase rate is given below for
Maersk Oil Qatar's various SSSV applications:

Maximum Allowed Pressure Increase Rate (psi/hr)

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Tubing Size
Set Depth 3112 11 4112 11 5112 11 7 11 7 11 X 4112 11 concentric
2,000 ft 140 80 60 30 ---
3,000 ft --- --- 40 20 25
4,000 ft --- --- --- 15 20
5,000 ft --- --- --- --- 15
In specific wells on the AI Shaheen field the SSSV may have a different setting depth
than the above indicated - in which case a simple proportional calculation can give
the precise number for allowed build up pressure.

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6.2 This section is applicable for Water Injectors.

PROCEDURE

6.2.1 Close the SSSV and bleed down to zero psi, report both the "Initial CITHP" if possi-
ble CIBHP and "Initial Test Pressure" and observe/report any increase in pressure . If
the pressure build-up is below the maximum allowed pressure increase as specified
in section 6.1.3, then the inflow test is accepted. If the pressure build up exceeds the
values in section 0.1.3, continue to section 6.2.2.

6.2.2 Measure and record the liquid rate that flows from the tubing ! The maximum allowed
leak rate is 24 Iitres per hour, which is based on the testing requirements specified
in API 14B.

PROCEDURE
6.2.3 If the SSSV fails inflow test, perform a retest. If the SSSV fails the second test, fur-
ther investigation/re..testing shall be carried out or corrective action taken. A pro-
gramme will be issued if corrective action is required.

7 Test Procedure - Wells with a CITHP less than the maximum al-
lowable SSSV inflow test build-up pressure

This section is applicable for wells with a CITHP less than the maximum allowable
SSSV inflow test build-up pressure, i.e. water injectors on vacuum when closed in,
oil producers and observation wells filled with fluid.

7.1 Water Injectors

7.1.1 If the water injecting well is on vacuum, or the CITHP is less than the maximum al-
lowed SSSV inflow test build-up pressure, inject gas into the tubing until a CITHP
equal to 1,000 psi is reached. Close the SSSV and bleed down to zero psi. Re-
cord/report both the "Initial CITHP", if possible CIBHP and "Initial Test Pressure" and
observe/report any increase in pressure.
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Note: In this case, it is especially important to report the equalizlnq THP after the
SSSV has been opened (equalizing pressure) since if the THP pressure -;before and
after the SSSV opening are equal the inflow test was invalid.

7.2 Oil Producers

7.2.1 If the oil producing well's CITHP is less than the maximum allowed SSSV inflow test
build-up pressure, gas can be injected into the tubing until a CITHP equal to 1,000
psi is reached.
Close the SSSV and bleed down to zero psi. Report both the "Initial CITHP" and "Ini-
tial Test Pressure" and report any increase in pressure.
PROCEDURE

7.3 If the SSSV fails the inflow test, equalise the valve, open and retest. If the SSSV
fails the second test, further investigation/re-testing shall be carried out or corrective
action taken. Contact Well Services in town to discus way forward.

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8 Replacement of FSV Filter Element in Conju nctio n with WHM

8.1 (Ref. attachment No.1). Replace the filter element in the fire safety valve kit and
flush the hydraulic line from the wellhead panel to the kit recovering approximately
one litre of hydraulic oil. After reconnecting the hydraulic line, ensure that the hy-
draulic line is filled with hydraulic fluid and pressure tested.

Note: Replacement of the filter is only required once a year and is performed
during the annual wellhead maintenance campaign.

Note: The FSV filter shall only be replaced if the control line can be fully
depressurised .

9 Reopen the SSSV

PROCEDURE

9.1 Equalise pressure across the SSSV by applying hydraulic pressure to the control
line; when the pressure is equalised across the SSSV, the valve will open. Report
equalising pressure (EO THP) , and Control line pressures (Gil EQ1 and Gil EQ2).

9.2 Ensure that the control line needle valve on the fire safety valve kit is left open
unless otherwise stated in Navision UWelJ Status".
If used, ensure that the wireline override panel and the sequence override key are
returned to normal mode.

9.3 The Well Services Job Report for all wells must include a statement concerning the
current SSSV control line operating pressure.

9.4 Hand the well back to Production . Include any abnormalities in the job log and in the
well handover form.

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10 Reporting
Report in the electronic "SSSV Test Results " the following data for each well:

Input Form Header Explanation Refer Section

Cl Drop Control line pressure drop after a 10- Refer to section 5.1
minutes test period (psi).
Init CITHP Initial closed-in tubing head pressure Refer to section 5.3
prior to start of test (psig).
Init. CISHP Initial closed-in bottom hole pressure Refer to section 6.2.1 &7.1.1
(if possible).
Init Pres. Initial test pressure (psig) - the well's Refer to sections 6.1.1, 6.2.1,
THP after bleed -down. 7.1.1 and 7.2.1
S.U Pres. The recorded pressure increase dur- Refer to sections 6.1.2 , 6.1.3,
ing the one-hour test period (psi/hr.). 6.2.1,7.1.1 and 7.2 .1
Ltr. Infl. Flow of liquid during a 30-minute test Refer to section 6.2.2
period . Applicable only for fluid filled
wells ( U30 min).
Equ. Pres. The THP at which the SSSV is re- Refer to section 9.1
opened (psig) .

C/l EQ1 In order to equalize and open the Refer to section 9.1
SSSV pressure is applied to the con-
C/l EQ2 trol line from the control panel. As
soon as the control line is fully pres-
surized, the needle valve on the con-
trol line fire safety kit is closed. This
pressure is recorded as 'C/l EQ1'.
Then once the SSSV starts opening,
the closed in control line pressure will
reduce and finally stabilize when the
SSSV is fully open. This pressure is
recorded as 'C/l EQ2'. (CITHP
should be increasing between the
time of C/l EQ1 and C/l EQ2) .. , - -
Contr. Line Depressurize control line and change Refer to section 8.1
Filter filter. ..
change out
Remarks - Valve functionloperation N/A
- Time required for the SSSV to
close, which is obtained by moni-
toring control line pressure
- If a non-surface controlled SSSV is
tested (K-valve, injection valve,
etc.)
- Control line pressure, recorded
while the well is in flowing condi-
tions.

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11 Attachments
No.1 Arrangement Drawing of FSV kit.

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