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Microsoft Word - Downhole Track Record

Microsoft Word - Downhole Track Record

Product catalog summary
Introduction
HCL's downhole cable protection system has been effectively utilized in Colombia for ESP (Electric Submersible Pump) wells since 2014. The system addresses several challenges faced by clients, including cable damage, cost, and corrosion.

Reasons for Choosing HCL Product
  • Metal Bands: Issues with cable damage and complications in fishing stainless steel products were reported by EcoPetrol at Apiay.
  • Cost: HCL's solution was more cost-effective compared to metallic cross-coupling protectors, as noted in Caño Limon.
  • Corrosion: In mature fields with water injection, corrosion is a significant issue, particularly in La Cira-Infantas.
  • Previous Success: Successful installations in Caño Limon influenced further installations in La Cira-Infantas.

Installation Details
LocationClientInstallation DateNumber of InstallationsCasingTubing DiameterDepthDeviation of WellCablePumpNotes
ApiayEcopetrolOctober 201417”3½”7500ft<25#2 Flat + ¼ “ CapillaryBoretsPumps running successfully 39 months post-installation
Caño LimonConfidentialAugust 2015157” & 9 5/8”3½” & 4½”7000ft<25#2 Flat + ¼ “ Capillary / #2 RoundBaker HughesPumps running successfully 30 months post-installation
La Cira-InfantasConfidentialAugust 2017207” & 5 ½ ”3½” & 2 7/8”4000ft<45#4 Flat #6 Flat + ¼ “ CapillaryBaker Hughes, Schlumberger, Borets, Alkhorayef2 wells pulled due to sand binding damage; all protectors recovered and reused

HCL's 3000 Air Tool
Manufactured in the UK, the 3000 Air Tool is recognized for its consistency in pneumatic strap installation. It offers ease of use, high retention, and short installation times, making it ideal for oil-rig operations. The tool's offcut hold feature ensures debris is safely disposed of, preventing contamination of the well.
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Downhole Track Record Case Study Location: Colombia Application: ESP HCL’s downhole Cable protection system has been successfully installed in Colombia on ESP Wells since 2014. Clients cited various reasons for Trialling HCL product 1. Metal Bands – Problems caused by Failure & damage to Cables along with complications in fishing Stainless Steel Product (Apiay – EcoPetrol) 2. Cost – Cost of alternative metallic cross coupling protectors was higher than the HCL solution –( Caño Limon) 3. Corrosion - In the mature fields with water injection corrosion is a major problem (La Cira-Infantas ) 4. Successful previous installation – Clients successful installation in Caño Limon influenced the decision to install on La CiraInfantas Apiay Ecopetrol October 2014 1 7” 3½” 7500ft <25 #2 Flat + ¼ “ Capillary Borets Caño Limon Confidential August 2015 15 7” & 9 5/8” 3½” & 4½” 7000ft <25 #2 Flat + ¼ “ Capillary / #2 Round Baker Hughes Quantity Notes: 835 Pumps continue to run successfully 39 months after installation 500 per well Pumps continue to run successfully 30 months after installation. Client: Installation Date: Number of Installations: Casing: Tubing Dia: Depth: Deviation of Well: Cable: Pump: Designed and manufactured by HCL at their UK Facility the 3000 Air Tool is widely regarded as the most consistent pneumatic strap installers available in the Market. Combining ease of use with high retention and short installation times makes the 3000 Tool the perfect method of installation on the Oil-Rig. Furthermore HCLs Offcut hold feature allows the operator to dispense the offcut into a bin away from the Well avoiding and debris falling into the opening. La Cira-Infantas Confidential August 2017 20 7” & 5 ½ ” 3½” & 2 7/8” 4000ft <45 #4 Flat #6 Flat + ¼ “ Capillary Baker Hughes, Schlumberger, Borets, Alkhorayef 500 per well 2 wells have been pulled due to sand binding damage to pumps. All pro

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