Completions Applications Catalog

for Saudi Aramco

Connecting with Your Reservoir

INTRODUCTION

“Schlumberger has made a major impact in the Completions business since

acquiring Camco International in 1999”. This is exactly the case within Saudi
Aramco, which is one of the major contributors to the growth and success of the
Completions business within Schlumberger. All these successes are presented in
this catalog to demonstrate how Schlumberger is now one of the biggest players in
Saudi Aramco completions market.

This catalog will help bring many of Schlumbergers’ pioneering completion

products and systems and present them from an overall applications approach. It
includes from the simplest Packer Hook-ups to the most advanced Smart
Completion Systems and Multilateral wells deployed in Saudi Aramco. Moreover, it
comprises future completion solutions and applications that can help Aramco
maximize and optimize their production and recovery from their existing and new
reservoirs.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Application Catalog Introduction 1

Table of Contents 2

MRP Single Trip Completions Family 3-6

QHSB Big Bore Completions Family 7 - 12

MFIV Reservoir Protection Completions Family 13 - 20

Reservoir Monitoring and Control Intelligent Completions Family 21 - 25

Multilateral Completions Family 26 - 28

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Sand Management Completions Family 29 - 40

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MRP SINGLE TRIP COMPLETIONS FAMILY

The MRP packer configuration is

run as a single string completion. Its
simplicity lies in the fact that it is
both run and retrieved in a single
trip. The retrieval is achieved by
straight overpull of the tubing string.

The packer can be easily ordered to

suit different well environments by
changing the packing element from
HNBR for normal conditions to Aflas
for sour conditions. Moreover, it can
suit different casing ranges.

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This packer is ideal for saving rig
time in both completing and
decompleting the well.

For any further details regarding this

packer; please contact any of
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 7" * 3-½” HYDRAULIC SET SINGLE STRING COMPLETION

A quick and reliable system used

mainly in workover wells with 3-½”
tubing. A hydraulic packer is set by
means of temporarily plugging the
tubing string below the packer using a
seating nipple for use with a slickline
retrievable plug, or an autofill valve
with a ceramic disk for an
INTEGRAL POLISHED BORE
RECEPTACLE (PBR) WITH
interventionless completion. Pump
CIRCULATING PORTS pressure applied down the tubing
string provides actuation of the
packer’s setting mechanism.

An on/off connector with a landing

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profile is used above the packer to

allow for fluid displacement as well as
multiple connects and disconnects of
ON/OFF CONNECTOR
the tubing string for future workovers
without the need to unset the packer.
The profile can be used to place a
MRP HYDRAULIC blanking plug to control the well before
SET SINGLE
STRING PACKER
the tubing is removed. When the tubing
is run back into the well, the sand can
be washed away as the on/off
Washover Shoe is engaged.

An expansion joint is installed pre

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spaced out to compensate for tubing
movement contraction and expansion,
and to minimize the load transmitted to
SEATING NIPPLE
the shear screws of the packer.

This system is retrieved in a single trip

by straight overpull of the tubing string.

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9-5/8" * 4-½” HYDRAULIC SET SINGLE STRING COMPLETION

Another version of the previous

completion but for a different size
packer and completion string.

This system is both run and

retrieved in a single trip. The
retrieval is achieved by straight
overpull of the tubing string.
INTEGRAL POLISHED BORE
RECEPTACLE (PBR) WITH
CIRCULATING PORTS

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ON/OFF CONNECTOR

MRP HYDRAULIC
SET SINGLE
STRING PACKER

SEATING NIPPLE

AUTOFILL VALVE

CERAMIC DISK

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 The Modular Retrievable Packer Applications
(MRP) is a hydraulically set, Single-string
straight-pull shear-release completions
retrievable packer for use in Zonal isolation
vertical and deviated wellbores Vertical, deviated, or
or in applications in which single horizontal wellbores
or multiple packers are set after
the wellhead has been installed. Benefits
A modular shell and body design Simplified
for low- to medium-pressure operations reduce
differentials allows configuration rig costs.
as a single-string production Eliminates tubing
packer. Its compact, modular movement during
design makes the MRP an installation.
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economical choice for production Prevents debris

applications. buildup above slips.
Facilitates
The MRP is installed with the circulating out debris
completion tubing and is set by before retrieval.
applying pressure to the tubing. Positive casing grip
secures packer.
Retrieval of the MRP is
accomplished with a straight Features
upward pull on the tubing. Once Ability to pressure
the tension on the tubing string test the system at
exceeds the shear value of the the surface
release pins, the slips disengage Slips located below
the casing, and the element the sealing element
relaxes. Set at the factory to a Equalization system
standard value, the packer above the element
shear-release mechanism can Adjustable shear
be adjusted in the field just release
before installation. Straight-pull shear
release
This advanced packer is Field-proven sealing
designed and tested in element
accordance with ISO 14310 Bidirectional slips
grade V3. Minimized end effect
on shear-release
screws
ISO 14310 V3
qualified packer

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QHSB BIG BORE COMPLETIONS FAMILY

The QHSB packer configuration is run

as a single string big bore completion.
It is the most widely used packer in
Saudi Aramco. This is due to the fact
that it maximizes the oil production
from the reservoirs because it is a big
bore packer.

The QHSB is run in a single trip and

currently it is retrieved in 2-½ trips.
However, several modifications are
taking place in the design of the
components to be able to retrieve it in
a single trip as well. The trial test of

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these modifications is expected to take
place by mid 2007.

Once this is achieved; Schlumberger

expects to save for Saudi Aramco a lot
of wasted rig time and delayed oil
production when workovering these
wells.

The packer can be easily ordered to

suit different well environments by
changing the packing element from
Nitrile for normal conditions to Aflas for
sour conditions. Moreover, it can suit
different casing ranges.

For any further details regarding this

packer; please contact any of
Schlumberger’s Completions team.

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 7" * 4-½” HYDRAULIC SET SINGLE STRING BIG BORE
RETRIEVABLE COMPLETION

This common configuration provides a

simple means of completing wells with
built -in versatility and flexibility. Large
seal bore packers allow full-bore for
maximum production through 4-½” tubing
without restricting the flow passage.
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A hydraulic packer is set by means of
temporarily plugging the tubing string
below the packer using a seating nipple
for use with a slickline retrievable plug, or
an autofill valve with a ceramic disk for an
interventionless completion. Pump
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POLISHED BORE
RECEPTACLE (PBR)
pressure applied down the tubing string
provides actuation of the packer’s setting
mechanism.
ANCHOR SEAL LATCH
An Anchor Seal Latch is used to seal
QHSB HYDRAULIC inside the Large Bore of the packer and
SET SINGLE
STRING PACKER
attach the tubing string to the packer. The
Anchor Latch is released by right-hand
rotation.

A Polished Bore Receptacle (PBR) is

SEATING NIPPLE
used to compensate for tubing movement
contraction and expansion, to minimize
the load transmitted to the packer, and for
displacing the well after the packer is set.
AUTOFILL VALVE

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HYDRAULIC SET SINGLE STRING BIG BORE RETRIEVABLE
COMPLETION WITH MONITORING SYSTEM

Monitoring well performance and

measuring the pressure and
temperature can be easily achieved
by using a similar hookup to the
GAUGE MANDREL
preceding one with the addition of a
gauge carrier. Another variation
could be to use two gauge carriers
in the same string to measure the GAUGE MANDREL
pressure drop and fluid gradient. By
doing so, water can be detected as
SEATING NIPPLE
early as possible and the necessary
actions can be taken to control it.

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This completion helps monitor
reservoirs in real time, and assists
in early planning for optimal
reservoir recovery. POLISHED BORE
RECEPTACLE (PBR)

ANCHOR SEAL LATCH

QHSB HYDRAULIC SET

SINGLE STRING PACKER

SEATING NIPPLE

SEATING NIPPLE

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 SINGLE TRIP SINGLE STRING SELECTIVE COMPLETION

This selective completion allows for a

single trip flanged up completion
utilizing QMP feed through packer and
QHSB Hydraulic Set packers along
with sliding sleeves. The completion
allows for commingling of zones or
separate production, isolation, testing,
SEATING NIPPLE or stimulation of individual zones.
Selectivity is accomplished by opening
CSX-3U SLIDING SLEEVE
and closing sliding sleeves between
QMP FEED THROUGH the packers.
HYDRAULIC SET SINGLE
STRING PACKER
The top sliding sleeve is used both for
displacing the annulus after the QMP
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CSX-3U SLIDING SLEEVE

packer is set and killing the well before
POOH.

GAUGE MANDREL A Snap-in/Shear our Seal Assembly is

used on the bottom packer to allow
straight pull retrieval of the QMP and
tubing string when a workover is
GAUGE MANDREL
required.

This system is used mainly for

ANCHOR SEAL LATCH
observation wells as it enables real
QHSB HYDRAULIC SET time monitoring as well as testing of
SINGLE STRING PACKER
the different reservoirs in a new field.

SEATING NIPPLE

SEATING NIPPLE

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9-5/8" * 4-½” HYDRAULIC SET SINGLE STRING
RETRIEVABLE COMPLETION

Similar to all the previous completions

but with a 9-5/8" QHS packer.

SEATING NIPPLE

INTEGRAL POLISHED BORE

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RECEPTACLE (PBR) WITH
CIRCULATING PORTS

ANCHOR SEAL LATCH

QHSB HYDRAULIC SET

SINGLE STRING PACKER

SEATING NIPPLE

SEATING NIPPLE

TIE BACK SEAL ASSEMBLY

LINER HANGER

OPEN HOLE PACKER

ICD SCREENS

SWELL PACKER

ICD SCREENS

WASH DOWN SHOE

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 The QUANTUM HSB is a single- Applications
trip, gravel-pack, production Monobore completions
packer that features a dual-bore Production packer on
configuration. It provides a high-rate
sealbore with full tubing ID. The production wells
seal assembly combines with the
large bore of the packer to allow Benefits
full tubing ID. This packer is ideally Design is compatible
suited for multiple completion with
options or zones, including single- QUANTUM packer
selective and dual completions. system.
Single-completion configurations Design eliminates tubing
benefit from the packer’s large rotation.
internal diameter which is Bidirectional slips are
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essential for high-rate production located below

applications. the sealing element for
maximum
This retrievable packer is protection from debris
hydraulically set. No tubing fouling.
rotation is required to fully set the
packer. It has a onepiece, self- Features
energizing packing element and Large sealbore
features bidirectional slips below Hydraulic setting
the packing element for maximum
protection from debris fouling. This
location protects the slips from
being lost during retrieval or
milling.

The QUANTUM stepbore packer

is available in a variety of
configurations, including sealbore
lengths up to 20.0 ft [6.10 m]. It is
compatible with QUANTUM
packer accessories, including
gravelpack service tools, seal
assemblies, and QUANTUM
packer retrieving tools.

The QUANTUM HSB packer’s

flowwetted components are
manufactured from materials that
comply with NACE standard
MR0175 for sulfide stress cracking
resistant metallic materials.

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MFIV RESERVOIR PROTECTION COMPLETIONS FAMILY

The simplicity and farfetched reliability of

the Mechanical Formation Isolation Valve
(MFIV) has revolutionized the ESP
deployment in Saudi Aramco.

It fulfilled and responded to the needs of

the reservoir management department by
isolating the reservoir whenever a
workover is scheduled.

The FIV has many other applications that

can still be introduced in Saudi Aramco.

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For any further details regarding the FIV;
please contact any of Schlumberger’s
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 CONVENTIONAL ESP COMPLETION

This Conventional ESP is used mainly

in dead wells where the oil cannot
reach the surface. In such cases Saudi
Aramco uses a standalone ESP
without a packer above the pump.
SEATING NIPPLE
The screens provide filtration of the
produced oil from any sand to prolong
ESP PUMP the life of the pump.
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QUANTUM
PACKER

QUANTUM BLANK
HOUSING

MESHRITE SCREENS

POLISHED BORE
RECEPTACLE (PBR)

WASH DOWN SHOE

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TWO TRIP SINGLE STRING ESP FRIENDLY COMPLETION

The illustrated completion is set in two

trips. The tailpipe and packer are run
and set with a hydraulic setting tool on
Drill Pipe. A Mechanical Formation
Isolation Valve (MFIV) is run below the RELIANCE SERIES
TRSCSSSV
packer to isolate the reservoir while
RIH with the upper completion. By
doing so, there is no need to kill the
well before RIH with the upper
completion and no fluid loss is
encountered.

The sliding sleeve is used to displace CSX-3U SLIDING SLEEVE

the annulus with heavy fluid when a

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workover is required.

A blanking plug should be set in the

the seating nipple above the packer to SEATING NIPPLE

eliminate any kill fluid from reaching

the reservoir.
NO-GO LOCATOR
The seal assembly is spaced-out in SEAL ASSEMBLY
such a way that even after closing the QUANTUM PACKER
MFIV it is still stung in the packer bore;
again to eliminate any kill fluid from MILLOUT EXTENSION
reaching the reservoir.
SEAL BORE EXTENSION
Both the flexibility and versatility of this
completion allows several compatible
completions to be run without risking FLUSH JOINTS
damaging the reservoir each time a
workover is scheduled. MECHANICAL
FORMATION ISOLATION
VALVE (MFIV)

PERFORATED PUP JOINT

MECHANICAL FORMATION
ISOLATION VALVE (MFIV)

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 TWO TRIP ESP COMPLETION WITH RESERVOIR
PROTECTION

Another version of the previous

completion with the addition of an ESP
pump above the mechanical set
packer.
TRMAXX SERIES
TRSCSSSV
The ESP packer is used to isolate the
casing above the pump.
CSX-3U SLIDING SLEEVE

The sliding sleeve above the ESP

ESP PACKER packer is used to circulate kill fluid
before a workover is conducted. This
acts as a secondary barrier with the
SEATING NIPPLE
MFIV as the primary.
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ESP PUMP The seating nipple below the ESP

packer is used to set the ESP packer.

The advantage of this setup is that it

eliminates formation damage every
PERFORATED PUP JOINT time a pump failure is experienced and
NO-GO LOCATOR the well has to be workovered. It is a
SEAL ASSEMBLY simple, reliable, cost effective, and
QUANTUM PACKER time saving solution.

MILLOUT EXTENSION

SEAL BORE EXTENSION

FLUSH JOINTS

MECHANICAL
FORMATION ISOLATION
VALVE (MFIV)

PERFORATED PUP JOINT

MECHANICAL FORMATION
ISOLATION VALVE (MFIV)

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9-5/8" TWO TRIP ESP COMPLETION WITH Y-TOOL FOR
RESERVOIR ACCESSIBILITY

This completion is similar to the

previous with the addition of a Y-Tool
to hang the pump on. The added
advantage is that it allows for reservoir
RELIANCE SERIES
accessibility for stimulation and logging TRSCSSSV
purposes. The limitation however is
that it can only be achieved in 9-5/8"
CSX-3U SLIDING SLEEVE
size casings and larger.

ESP PACKER

SEATING NIPPLE

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Y-Tool

ESP PUMP
FLUSH JOINTS

PERFORATED PUP JOINT

NO-GO LOCATOR
SEAL ASSEMBLY
QUANTUM PACKER

MILLOUT EXTENSION

SEAL BORE EXTENSION

FLUSH JOINTS

MECHANICAL
FORMATION ISOLATION
VALVE (MFIV)

PERFORATED PUP JOINT

MECHANICAL FORMATION
ISOLATION VALVE (MFIV)

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 9-5/8" TWO TRIP DUAL POD ESP COMPLETION

This revolutionary design and

PHOENIX POD ASSEMBLY application prolongs the oil production
from a well before a workover is
needed. It allows for adjusting the rig
schedule while maintaining the oil
production by activating the backup
pump when the primary pump fails.

PHOENIX POD ASSEMBLY

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NO-GO LOCATOR
SEAL ASSEMBLY
QUANTUM PACKER

MILLOUT EXTENSION

SEAL BORE EXTENSION

FLUSH JOINTS

MECHANICAL
FORMATION ISOLATION
VALVE (MFIV)

PERFORATED PUP JOINT

MECHANICAL FORMATION
ISOLATION VALVE (MFIV)

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ESP BOTTOM DISCHARGE

This innovative design is used to inject

water produced from an upper zone
into an oil reservoir in a lower zone.
TRMAXX SERIES
This in turn facilitates the lifting of the TRSCSSSV
oil to surface from another well.

CSX-3U SLIDING SLEEVE

ESP PACKER

SEATING NIPPLE

INVERTED ESP PUMP

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MZ PACKER

NO-GO LOCATOR
SEAL ASSEMBLY
QUANTUM PACKER

MILLOUT EXTENSION

SEAL BORE EXTENSION

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 Schlumberger FIV* Formation Applications
Isolation Valve technology protects Fluid-loss control
formations from damage resulting Underbalanced perforating
from fluid loss during completions and drilling
and workover operations. The Two-way, well-control
mechanical formation isolation barrier valve
valve (MFIV) is the base version of Deepset lubricator valve
the FIV tool series; it can only be Multiple-zone completions
actuated mechanically. Suitable for Intelligent completions
high-pressure, high-temperature High-pressure, high-
environments, the MFIV tool temperature environments
serves as a barrier to isolate Well suspension and
reservoir fluids within the lower temporary abandonment
completion. Isolating the formation operations
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from damaging fluids, the MFIV Workover operations

enhances production and
simplifies completion operations. Benefits
By isolating the formation from the Improves well productivity
wellbore, it provides increased by protecting the formation
wellbore safety. The fit-for-purpose from fluid-loss damage
tool has developed a remarkable Isolates formations
record for robust construction and Allows placement of fluids
reliable service and has become a to start production
key component in well Reduces intervention costs
completions. Eliminates fluid losses
Reduces rig time
This versatile system, with its Increases efficiency by
award-winning technology for enabling batch drilling and
offshore safety innovation, offers a completion operations
high level of confidence in Improves safety in
formation protection, and it can lubricating long perforating
serve as a downhole lubricator assemblies
valve for safe removal of long Allows multiple perforating
perforating strings. Other runs without killing the well
applications include suspension of Acts as barrier valve
well production, temporary
abandonment of a well, and fluid- Features
loss prevention in high-differential Design based on field-
pressure applications. The proven drill-stem-test
reliability of FIV technology has technology
extended its use to remedial Unlimited mechanical
workover operations, in which the openings and closings
tool is used to isolate the formation Pressure held from above
during removal and reinstallation or below the valve
of an electrical submersible pump Debris-tolerant ball valve
or production tubing.
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RESERVOIR MONITORING AND CONTROL
INTELLIGENT COMPLETIONS FAMILY

In today’s world it is all about taking

control and responding in real time to
maintain a sustainable and optimum oil
production throughout the life of the
reservoir.

Saudi Aramco as a leader in the oil

and gas industry has been
implementing and testing every
possible new technology to achieve
that goal.

Schlumberger as a leader in providing

this type of technology has been

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working hand in hand with Saudi
Aramco to reach the optimum
completion design to help accomplish
that goal.

With the use of Hydraulic Flow Control

Devices, feed through packers, and
many other technologies that will be
introduced to the market in the near
future; Schlumberger is certain that it
can meet all the requirements of Saudi
Aramco.

For any further details regarding

intelligent completions; please contact
any of Schlumberger’s Completions
team.

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 LEVEL 1 INTELLIGENT 5 LATERAL CONTROL

This smart completion is designed to

control production from 5 open hole
laterals by means of Feed through
Isolation packers as well as Tubing
GAUGE MANDREL Retrievable Flow Control (TRFC)
Valves between each lateral and the
next.
CSX-3U SLIDING SLEEVE
The packers are set simultaneously by
SEATING NIPPLE
closing all valves and pressuring up
QMP FEED THROUGH inside the tubing. Then each valve is
HYDRAULIC SET SINGLE
STRING PACKER set to its optimum position to control
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the flow. Controlling the flow is
TRFC achieved by positioning the valves at
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the appropriate opening to optimize oil

production as well as maintain
sustainable production from the
QMP FEED THROUGH
reservoir throughout the life of the well.
HYDRAULIC SET SINGLE
STRING PACKER Each valve is controlled from surface
SEATING NIPPLE
through a single control line. Each
TRFC
valve has 10 positions to choke the
flow from fully open to fully closed in
QMP FEED THROUGH case the lateral starts producing water.
HYDRAULIC SET SINGLE
STRING PACKER
SEATING NIPPLE
TRFC

QMP FEED THROUGH

HYDRAULIC SET SINGLE
STRING PACKER
SEATING NIPPLE
TRFC

BULL PLUG

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LEVEL 2 INTELLIGENT 2 LATERAL CONTROL

This smart completion is designed

to control production from 2 open
hole laterals.
GAUGE MANDREL

Open hole packers and equalizer

screens are used in each lateral to
GAUGE MANDREL
minimize water coning. The flow
from the main bore is controlled by
a shrouded Tubing Retrievable Flow SEATING NIPPLE
Control (TRFC) whereas the flow
from the side lateral is controlled by CSX-3U SLIDING SLEEVE
a non-shrouded TRFC. Gauge
mandrels are installed to monitor QMP FEED THROUGH
HYDRAULIC SET SINGLE
the well performance, measure the

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STRING PACKER
pressure and temperature, pressure
drop, and fluid gradient. The TRFC

TRFC’s can be manipulated to allow

separate measurements for each
lateral.

This way Aramco has real-time data

that can help in taking on the spot
actions just by re-adjusting the
TRFC’s.
SHROUDED
TRFC
TIE BACK SEAL
ASSEMBLY
LINER HANGER

RESFLOW EQUALIZER SCREENS WITH ICD

OPENHOLE ZONAL ISOLATION (OZI)

PACKER

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 ESP ON REDA COIL

This innovative design

REDA COIL
allows rigless installation
and future replacement
of the ESP pump when
it fails. This will save a
lot of rig time, lost
production, and money.
ESP PUMP
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DEEP SET
TRSCSSSV

QMP FEED THROUGH

HYDRAULIC SET SINGLE
STRING PACKER

TRFC

SHROUDED TRFC

OPENHOLE ZONAL RESFLOW

ISOLATION (OZI) EQUALIZER
PACKER SCREEN WITH ICD

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OPEN HOLE LEVEL 1 INTELLIGENT 2 LATERAL CONTROL

This smart completion is designed to

be run in the open hole to control
production from 2 open hole laterals.

Open hole packers and Tubing

Retrievable Flow Control (TRFC) are
used to control each lateral. Gauge
mandrels are installed to monitor the
well performance, measure the
pressure and temperature, pressure
drop, and fluid gradient. The TRFC’s
GAUGE MANDREL
can be manipulated to allow separate
measurements for each lateral.
GAUGE MANDREL

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This way Aramco has real-time data
that can help in taking on the spot
actions just by re-adjusting the CSX-3U SLIDING SLEEVE
TRFC’s.

QMP FEED THROUGH

HYDRAULIC SET SINGLE
STRING PACKER

SWELL PACKER

CENTRALIZER
TRFC

SWELL PACKER

CENTRALIZER
TRFC

CENTRALIZER

BULL PLUG

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 MULTI LATERAL COMPLETIONS FAMILY

Multilateral wells range in complexity and

are currently categorized by the
Technology Advancement of Multilateral
(TAML). As the level increases so does
the design complexity of the system.
TAML is based on the amount of support
provided at the junction.

Schlumberger has deployed several

multilateral wells in Saudi Aramco that are
producing efficiently.

There will be new applications introduced

in Saudi Aramco that will allow easy,
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simple, and low risk deployment. These

new applications will be cost effective for
Saudi Aramco.

For any further details regarding

multilateral completions; please contact
any of Schlumberger’s Completions team.

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LEVEL 3 MULTI LATERAL COMPLETION

This level 3 multilateral system has a

junction with a supported lateral and
selective access into both wellbores.

POLISHED BORE
RECEPTACLE (PBR)

ANCHOR LATCH

QUANTUM X
PACKER

QUANTUM BLANK
HOUSING
FORMATION
ISOLATION VALVE

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SEATING NIPPLE
LOCATOR SEAL
ASSEMBLY

WASH PBR SLOTTED LBFV EXTERNAL QUICK

DOWN LINER CASING DISCONNECT
SHOE PACKER (ECP)

QUANTUM X
PACKER

QUANTUM BLANK
HOUSING
FORMATION
ISOLATION VALVE

WASH
DOWN SLOTTED SLOTTED
SHOE PBR LINER LINER

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 LEVEL 3 MULTI LATERAL COMPLETION

This level 3 multilateral system has a

junction with a supported lateral and
selective access into both wellbores.

FLOW COUPLING

SEATING NIPPLE
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FLOW COUPLING

POLISHED BORE
RECEPTACLE (PBR)

RAPID
CONNECT
EXTENDER PRODUCTION
HONED SELECTIVE
SEATING NIPPLE RELEASE BORE LANDING
RAPID SUB PBR TOOL (PSLT)
FORMATION SEATING CONNECT
ISOLATION VALVE NIPPLE CONNECTOR

ANCHOR
LATCH QUANTUM
BLANK TEMPLATE RAPID
QUANTUM X HOUSING SEAL PBR CONNECT SEAL
PACKER LOCATOR TEMPLATE ASSEMBLY

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SAND MANAGEMENT COMPLETIONS FAMILY

Saudi Aramco has been actively

applying Frac & Pack in most gas
wells. This helps improve the flowing
rates by opening up the tight
formations at the profound depths
where the production takes place.

Schlumberger has been providing

Saudi Aramco with the latest
technology and field proven
applications to achieve that goal. There
will be more new technology coming to
the market soon that will appeal to
Saudi Aramco and help decrease the

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risk of such a complicated job.

For any further details regarding frac &

pack completions; please contact any
of Schlumberger’s Completions team.

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 SINGLE ZONE FRAC & PACK COMPLETIONS

This application is used when one

zone will be fraced & packed.

Schlumberger is a leader in this type of

application when it comes to the
design and implementation of the frac
job because of all the software
POLISHED BORE simulations that are prepared before
RECEPTACLE (PBR) the job actually takes place.

SEATING NIPPLE
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ANCHOR LATCH

QUANTUM MAX PACKER

FULL BORE SET DOWN (FBSD)

WITH CLOSING SLEEVE

LARGE BORE FLAPPER VALVE (LBFV)

LONG STROKE SAFETY SHEAR SUB

PREMIUM SCREENS

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STACKED FRAC & PACK COMPLETIONS

The application shown is for a two

stage Frac & Pack. The lower zone
is fraced using the All Frac screens
POLISHED BORE
which improves the Frac job and RECEPTACLE (PBR)
minimizes the chance of screen out.
SEATING NIPPLE

ANCHOR LATCH

QUANTUM MAX PACKER

FULL BORE SET DOWN (FBSD)

WITH CLOSING SLEEVE

LARGE BORE FLAPPER VALVE (LBFV)

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LONG STROKE SAFETY SHEAR SUB

PREMIUM SCREENS

ANCHOR LATCH

QUANTUM MAX PACKER

FULL BORE SET DOWN (FBSD)

WITH CLOSING SLEEVE

LARGE BORE FLAPPER VALVE (LBFV)

LONG STROKE SAFETY SHEAR SUB

RESERVOIR ISOLATION VALVE

ALTERNATE PATH (ALL FRAC) SCREENS

RESERVOIR ISOLATION VALVE

RESERVOIR ISOLATION VALVE

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MULTI SEAL ASSEMBLY
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 QUANTUM SINGLE-ZONE COMPLETION SYSTEM

Applications The QUANTUM* completion Running the assembly

Open or cased system for gravel-pack The QUANTUM gravel-pack
holes applications uses fieldproven assembly is made up on the
Floating-rig, Schlumberger products and surface and run in the well at
deepwater, and services to enhance reservoir rates to 100 ft/min [30m/min].
horizontal wells productivity. The single-zone,
Ultrahigh flow gravel-packing system promotes When the assembly is at the
rates and wellbore reliability through proper depth, the packer is set
pressures rugged, simple design and and tested.
operation. The high-performance
Benefits QUANTUM gravel-pack system Circulating gravel
Enhanced provides clean workstring and Using innovative Schlumberger
reservoir gravelpacking fluids, high flow technology,
productivity rates and pressure treatments, the gravel pack can be
through versatile multiple treating fluids, and performed in the squeeze or the
and reliable nonrotation operations. In circulating positions, while
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operations addition, the modular design of monitoring annulus pressure,

Reservoir the and with or without taking fluid
protection from system provides maximum returns.
fluid loss flexibility through multiple
configuration options. Excess gravel
Features Any remaining gravel slurry is
Tool-positioning The QUANTUM gravel pack reversed out and measured.
systems that system is designed for operations When reversing out fluids, the
support floating-rig on floating rigs, in deep water, in formation is protected from fluid
and deepwater horizontal wells, and at ultrahigh loss. The service tool and wash
applications flow rates and pressures. This set pipe are retrieved from the well,
System that of equipment is a complete and the production tubing is
supports the use production gravel-packing installed. The formation is also
of clean-fluid hardware system designed to protected from fluid loss during
technology work this process.
Pressure data with Alternate Path technology in
gathering difficult and challenging Production
capabilities environments. The QUANTUM packer is a
One-trip retrievable production packer.
retrievable The single completion system Once the production tubing is
QUANTUM includes a hydraulic-set packer, a run and sealed in the packer,
packer QUANTUM packer with the well is placed on production.
Full compatibility extensions, and a multiposition If a workover is necessary
with multiple QUANTUM service tool, and is during the life of the well, the
Schlumberger fully compatible with the packer can be retrieved in one
completion pressure-operated isolation tool trip with a QUANTUM packer
modules (POIT), the nonpressure-sensitive retrieving tool. Shear release of
Design that works tool (NPS), the fullbore set-down the QUANTUM packer provides
with Alternate tool (FBSD), the MudSOLV* ease of packer retrieval and
Path technology filtercake removal ballseat, and subsequent retrieval of the
the horizontal washdown (HWD) gravel-pack screens.
modules.
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Quantum Service Tool

Quantum Packer

Ported Housing

Seal Bore Housing

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Locating Collar

Check Valve

Safety Shear Sub

Screen

Perforations

Casing

Seal Assembly

Sunp Packer

Running In/Setting Circulating Gravel Reversing Out Producing

QUANTUM Packer Excess Gravel Oil and Gas

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 SINGLE SELECTIVE AND DUAL COMPLETIONS

Applications The Schlumberger gravel-packing systems are used to

Single selective or gravel pack single selective and dual completions.
multiple-zone
completions These high-performance gravelpack systems provide clean
Single and dual gravel workstring and gravel-packing fluids, high flow rates and
packs high-pressure treatments, multiple treating fluids, and
Floating rigs, deepwater, nonrotation operations. The modular design of the system
and horizontal well provides maximum flexibility through multiple configuration
operations options.
Ultrahigh-flow-rate and
highpressure Designed for operations on floating rigs, in deep water, in
completions horizontal wells, and at ultrahigh flow rates and pressures,
the Schlumberger gravel-pack service is a complete
Benefits production gravelpacking hardware system designed to
Enhanced field work with Alternate Path technology in difficult and
economics through challenging environments.
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versatile and reliable

operations QUANTUM gravel pack equipment is used with other
Reservoir protection from completion equipment and procedures that support
fluid loss multiple-zone completions in a single wellbore. In addition
Design that supports the to hydraulicset packers, the system includes a QUANTUM
use of clean-fluid packer with extensions and a multiposition QUANTUM
technology service tool, and is fully compatible with the pressure-
operated isolation tool (POIT), nonpressure-sensitive
Features module (NPS), fullbore set-down service tool (FBSD),
Pressure data gathering MudSOLV filtercake removal tool, and horizontal
capabilities washdown (HWD) modules.
Tool-positioning systems
that support floating rig These gravel-packing systems also feature a variety of
and deepwater Schlumberger fluid-loss prevention options, including the
applications flapper valve, the zonal isolation tool, and the FIV*
One-trip retrievable Formation Isolation Valve tool. These tools minimize fluid
QUANTUM packer loss to lower zones while the upper zone is being
Compatibility with completed. Other tools used in multizone sandcontrol
multiple Schlumberger completions include the QUANTUM BA packer plug and
completion modules retrieving tool, flow control equipment such as nipples and
Design that works with sliding sleeves, and dual packers.
Alternate Path
technology

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In most cases, multizone sandcontrol equipment can also be
used for single-zone well completions. In a multizone
completion, the lowest completed zone is isolated before the
zone immediately above it is packed; then that zone is isolated
and the one above it is packed, and so on until all the zones
have been packed. The gravelpack assembly is installed, and
the gravel slurry is pumped. Once the freshly treated zones
are isolated from fluid loss, the well can be completed either
with a single production string or with dual production strings.

Running the assembly

The upper zone is perforated, and the lower-zone packer plug
is retrieved. An upper QUANTUM gravel-pack assembly is
made up on the surface and run in the hole at speeds to 100
ft/min [30m/min]. The QUANTUM standard service tool is
mechanically interlocked to the packer for right-hand rotation

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to allow rotation of the tubing as required while running the
completion.

When the assembly is at the proper depth, the packer is set

and tested. Since the QUANTUM standard service tool
releases after the QUANTUM packer is set, no rotation is
required.

Circulating gravel
Using innovative Schlumberger technology, the gravel pack
can be performed in the squeeze or the
circulating positions, while monitoring annulus pressure, and
with or without taking fluid returns.

Excess gravel
Any remaining gravel slurry is reversed out and measured.
When reversing out fluids, the formation is protected from fluid
loss. The service tool and wash pipe are retrieved from the
well, and the production tubing is installed. The formation is
protected from fluid loss during this process as well.

Production
The QUANTUM packer is a retrievable production packer. If
the well is to be completed with a single production tubing
string, the well can be produced through either the upper or
lower zones. The original producing zone is later isolated, and
the remaining zone is produced. The well can also be
configured with a dual packer, so both zones are produced
simultaneously, with each having the capability of being
isolated independently. Single Selective Dual
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 ALTERNATE PATH MULTIZONE COMPLETIONS

Applications The Alternate Path multizone (MZ) completion system is used to

Single-trip or multiple- complete multiple zones in a single trip. The system is designed
zone completions for ease of operation, flexibility, reliability, and zonal isolation. This
Gravel-pack or frac- system can be used for multiple gravel packs, multiple STIMPAC*
pack treatments fracturing/gravel-packing service to bypass damage, or a
Water encroachment combination of both.
control
Floating-rig and In addition to the same rugged and field-proven packers, hydraulic
deepwater operations service tools, and extensions found in the QUANTUM single-
Interval isolation zone, gravel-pack system, the Alternate Path MZ system utilizes
the cup-type MZ packer. This packer is placed within the screen
Benefits section of the assembly according to the completion configuration.
Enhanced field Based on Alternate Path technology, the MZ system
economics through accomplishes STIMPAC gravelpack service or gravel packing of
versatile and reliable multiple zones during a single sand-control system run and with a
operations single pumping operation. This is done without losing either the
Reservoir protection
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standard or optional features available in the QUANTUM single-

from fluid loss zone, gravel-pack system.
Facilitates the use of
clean-fluid technology Using standard QUANTUM equipment, the Alternate Path MZ
Saves rig time system is compatible with any carrier fluid or proppant. The
number of shunt tubes and their styles can be customized to meet
Features virtually any demand for pumping rate and pressure. This system
Pressure data provides maximum flexibility through multiple configuration
gathering capabilities options.
Tool-positioning
system supports Running the assembly
floating-rig and The Alternate Path gravel-pack assembly is made up on the
deepwater surface and installed in the well. The MZ packer is placed in the
applications Alternate Path screen section to provide effective downhole
Single-step multizone isolation within the reservoir section.
completions
Allowance for short When the assembly is at the proper depth, the QUANTUM packer
spacing between is set and tested. The service tool is then released from the
zones packer, without rotation.

Gravel and proppant placement

By using innovative Alternate Path technology, the gravel pack or
STIMPAC service can be performed in the squeeze or circulating
positions, while monitoring annulus pressure and with or without
taking fluid returns. Alternate Path technology allows both zones
to be treated, even though the Alternate Path MZ packer is
present.

Gravel packing and STIMPAC treatments can be performed in

multiple zones by performing a STIMPAC service on the top set of
perforations and a gravel pack on the bottom set, or vice versa.

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Excess gravel
Any remaining gravel slurry is reversed out and measured. The formation is protected from fluid
loss by the service tool while fluids are being reversed out. The QUANTUM service tool and
wash pipe are retrieved from the well, and the production tubing is installed. During this process,
the formation is protected from fluid loss with a largebore flapper valve or another fluidloss
prevention device like the FIV Formation Isolation Valve tool.

Production
Production tubing is run and sealed in the bore of the QUANTUM retrievable production packer.
The production tubing can also be extended to seal in the Alternate Path MZ packer sealbore to
provide a single selective completion. The well is then placed on production. If excess water
production is problematic, standard zonal isolation techniques, such as setting a bridge plug, can
be employed.

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 QUANTUM HORIZONTAL COMPLETIONS SYSTEM

Applications The QUANTUM horizontal openhole gravel-pack system

Open or cased holes addresses the multiple requirements of successful
Floating-rig, deepwater, horizontal gravel-pack completions. The horizontal
and horizontal wells completion system uses field- proven technology to
Gravel-pack completions achieve the full productivity and value of a horizontal well.

Benefits Innovative Schlumberger designs and technology

Enhanced reservoir incorporate these critical performance factors in all
productivity through horizontal completions:
versatile and reliable completion program flexibility
operations equipment reliability
Reservoir protection from reservoir protection
fluid loss increased reservoir penetration for added production.
Simplified operations
Reduced rig time Since oil and gas reservoirs are unique and
multidimensional, each requires special attention so that its
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Features performance characteristics can be matched with the

Facilitates the use of optimal completion technique. The completion design
clean fluid technology phase optimizes placement techniques and fluids selection.
Antiswab The end result is optimum production.
Antisurge
Single-trip gravel-pack The use of QUANTUM horizontal openhole tools,
and filtercake cleanup combined with water packing or Alternate Path technology,
Hydrostatic increases the reliability of obtaining a complete annular
communication to open gravel pack during sand-control treatments.
hole at all times
Set-down capability QUANTUM tools are field proven and are engineered to be
during gravelpack used effectively with Schlumberger fluids engineering and
operations the MudSOLV filtercake removal module. The QUANTUM
Wash-down capability horizontal openhole service tool provides effective and
during installation uniform filtercake removal from the entire open hole.
Pressure data gathering
capabilities Running
Tool-positioning systems Circulation and rotation during installation can assist in
to support floating-rig getting the assembly into position in the wellbore. The
and deepwater QUANTUM horizontal openhole system includes
applications nonpressure-sensitive (NPS), antiswab, MudSOLV, fullbore
Compatible with set-down (FBSD), and packer pressure test (PPT)
Alternate Path modules. These tools prevent premature packer setting
technology during installation, ensure well stability by maintaining
NPS module available to hydrostatic pressure on the formation at all times, prevent
prevent premature swabbing or surging of the formation during tool positioning
packer setting and tool part movements, and allow wash down through
the service tool to the end of the screens.

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Packer setting
When the sand-control assembly is at depth and the open hole
is circulated to solids-free fluid, the QUANTUM packer is set
by dropping a ball and applying pressure to the tubing.

At the beginning of the packer setting procedure, the

nonpressuresensitive tool is disabled to enable packer setting.
After the packer is set, the formation is not isolated from
hydrostatic pressure. The nonpressuresensitive and wash-
down capabilities of the MudSOLV module are disabled, thus
converting the service tool to a gravel-packing crossover tool.
The QUANTUM packer is then set.

Packer pressure test

When the antiswab module is used, the packer cannot be
tested while it is still coupled to the service tool. The packer is

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tested after releasing the service tool and isolating the bypass
ports in the packer bore. In this position, the hydrostatic
communication to the formation is through the workstring
crossover ports, which start in the lower polished bore
receptacle. The packer pressure test position is disabled as
soon as the test is completed.

Pregravel-pack treatments
The antiswab features of the service tool allow movement of
the tool into different positions without the risk of swabbing or
surging the formation. In the reverse position prior to gravel
packing, the annulus is in communication with the formation.
Prior to gravel packing, while the service tool is in the
circulating position, fluid can be pumped down the annulus to
circulate the fluids from the open hole into the workstring. The
service tool can then be shifted to the reverse position to
circulate openhole fluids out of the wellbore. Pickle treatments
are recommended prior to this operation.

Circulating
The FBSD module enables the gravel pack to be performed in
the set-down position, eliminating tool movement due to
thermal contraction, floatingrig heave, or hydraulic effects.
Additionally, the FBSD capability provides visual surface
indications of tool positions and the ability to capture realtime
bottomhole pressures throughout the entire operation.

Using innovative Schlumberger fluids technology, filtercake

removal can be incorporated into the gravelplacement fluid for
effective cleanup using Alternate Path technology.

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 Excess gravel and filtercake cleanup
Any remaining gravel slurry is reversed out and measured.
At this point, the formation is isolated and protected from
fluid loss. The Schlumberger openhole system service tool
eliminates the need for an additional trip for postgravelpack
filtercake cleanup. The MudSOLV module enables the
service tool to be converted back to the wash-down mode
to allow cleanup fluids to be spotted across the formation
before pulling the tool. The service tool and wash pipe are
retrieved from the well, and the production tubing is
installed. During this process, the formation is also
protected from fluid loss by an FIV Formation Isolation
Valve or flapper valve tool.

Producing
Since the QUANTUM packer is a retrievable production
packer, production tubing is run and sealed in the packer,
and the well is placed on production. If necessary, the
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QUANTUM packer can be retrieved in a single trip with a

retrieving tool.

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