The Life Cycle of a Well

Concept Development

  • Development of the Sub-surface SoR
  • Feasibility Checks
  • Risk Identification
  • Rig Sizing and Tangibles Requirement
  • Basic Cost Estimates

Design and Preparation

  • Basis of Design (Drilling / Testing / Completion) – Justify the Design
  • Preparation of Well Programs – Procedures, “How to Execute”
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Final Well AFE
  • Safe Operating Practices (SOPs)
  • Management of Change (MoCs)
  • Recommended Working Procedures (RWPs)
  • Contracts Awarded

Drilling

  • Execution of the Drilling Program
  • Drill, Case and Cement the Well to TD
  • Well Cleanup

Testing

  • Execution of the Testing Program
  • Retrieve Testing Equipment
  • Well Cleanup

Completions

  • Execution of the Lower Completion Program
  • Execution of the Upper Completion Program
  • Well Activation

Production

  • Well and Reservoir Management
  • Enhanced Oil Recovery
  • Well Intervention
  • Workovers
  • Stimulation

Suspension and Abandonment

  • Temporary Suspension
  • Temporary Abandonment
  • Permanent Abandonment