TWX - High Pressure Operations Procedure

Slickline Operations
Procedure Number: HP-WL-003
Livelink Number: PR-1482

Petroleum Development Oman LLC

Keywords: slickline, pressure control equipment, BOP, lubricator

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Authorised For Issue

Signed: ............................................................. Date:.........................................

Suhail Al-Riyami, TWX/6
Senior Well Engineering Exploration
Frac & Testing

Signed: ............................................................. Date:.........................................

Salim Al-Rawahi, TWX
Head Well Engineering Exploration

Approved: ........................................................ Date:.........................................

Eamon Gorman, TWM
Well Engineering Manager

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The following is a brief summary of the four most recent revisions to this document. Details of all
revisions prior to these are held on file by the issuing department.

Rev. Date Author Scope / Remarks

No.
0 14/10/1998 TM Services – OTW/1 Initial Issue
1 01/01/2002 TWM/92 Initial Issue, post merger of Well
UOW 1 Services & Well Engineering.
2 16/08/2004 Updated by: I.K.Naamani, TWX/91 Checked by: Suhail Al-Riyami, TWX/6

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Contents

1 Introduction ...........................................................................................................................1
1.1 Background .....................................................................................................................1
1.2 Purpose ............................................................................................................................1
1.3 Distribution/Target Audience..........................................................................................1

2 Procedure ...............................................................................................................................2
2.1 Scope ...............................................................................................................................2
2.2 Procedure Description .....................................................................................................2
2.2.1 General.....................................................................................................................2
2.2.2 Pre-Job Requirements..............................................................................................2
2.2.3 Safety Requirements................................................................................................2
2.2.4 Location of Equipment ............................................................................................3
2.2.5 Selection of Slickline Pressure Control Equipment.................................................3
2.2.5.1 General...........................................................................................................3
2.2.5.2 Information Supplied to Contractor...............................................................3
2.2.5.3 Operations with Well Pulling Hoist or Rig....................................................4
2.2.5.4 Hydrogen Sulphide ........................................................................................4
2.2.5.5 BOPs ..............................................................................................................4
2.2.5.6 Lubricators .....................................................................................................5
2.2.6 Selection of Slickline...............................................................................................6
2.2.7 Slickline Integrity Management ..............................................................................6
2.2.7.1 Monitoring Fatigue ........................................................................................6
2.2.7.2 Slickline Log..................................................................................................7
2.2.7.3 Slickline Cutting ............................................................................................7
2.2.7.4 Ductility Testing ............................................................................................7
2.2.7.5 Daily Inspection and Testing .........................................................................8
2.2.7.6 Tensile Testing...............................................................................................8
2.2.8 Rigging-up ...............................................................................................................9
2.2.8.1 General...........................................................................................................9
2.2.8.2 Well Pulling Hoist .........................................................................................9
2.2.8.3 Hydraulic Extending Boom Crane.................................................................9
2.2.9 Well Safety Valves and ESD System ....................................................................10
2.2.10 Equipment Safety / Pressure Testing.....................................................................11
2.2.11 Slickline Operations...............................................................................................13
2.3 Identified Hazards/Threats ............................................................................................15
2.4 Roles and Responsibilities.............................................................................................16
2.4.1 General...................................................................................................................16
2.4.2 Area Asset Team....................................................................................................16
2.4.3 Well Services Slickline Co-ordinator ....................................................................16
2.4.4 Contractor Slickline Supervisor.............................................................................16
2.4.5 Contractor (or PDO) Slickline Operator................................................................16
2.5 Related Forms and Reports ...........................................................................................17
2.5.1 General...................................................................................................................17
2.5.2 Well Custodianship Transfer Form .......................................................................17
2.5.3 Slickline Job Log ...................................................................................................17
2.5.4 Job Service Report.................................................................................................17
2.5.5 Job Data Report .....................................................................................................17
2.5.6 Variance Report .....................................................................................................17
2.5.7 Monthly Service Performance Report (MSPR).....................................................18
2.6 Related Business Control Documents ...........................................................................18
2.7 Review and Improvement .............................................................................................18
2.7.1 Well Services Procedure Variance Form...............................................................18
2.8 Step-out and Approval...................................................................................................19

Appendices.................................................................................................................................20
A Glossary of Terms, Abbreviations & Definitions .........................................................20
Well Engineering Specification and Procedure .................................................................21

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STEP-OUT APPROVAL ......................................................................................................21

TWM: ______________________________ ...................................................................21
C Well Location Custodian Transfer Form.......................................................................23
D User Feedback Form .....................................................................................................26
E Identified Hasards/Threats ............................................................................................27

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1 Introduction
1.1 Background
Slickline is a method of introducing tools and equipment into a well on an uninterrupted
length of wire. Normally this wire is a single strand (‘slick line’), although braided slickline is
used for tasks requiring a greater pulling force (e.g. heavy jarring operations) and electric
slickline is used for operations requiring an electric signal to the downhole equipment or
surface readout of signals from downhole equipment.
Slickline is the principle technique used to gain access to downhole equipment and to obtain
data in order to manage the reservoir and well integrity. Slickline access to wells is limited by
the deviation of the well, especially with the advent of horizontal and high deviated long reach
wells. It will, however, continue to be the main means of access due to the remaining large
number of vertical wells and its cost effectiveness for most routine well service tasks.
The majority of slickline operations carried out on PDO operated wells are done on ‘live’
wells by specialized contract companies under the direction of PDO Well Services
department, either as a stand-alone operation or in support to a rig, well pulling hoist, welltest
unit or stimulation package. Some slickline operations are conducted by PDO staffed
slickline crews.
The work, by its very nature, is exposed to several hazards. There is a need, therefore, to
establish certain yardsticks by which the contractor (and PDO slickline supervisors) can
prepare and establish work practice procedures for approval by PDO against which controls
can be implemented.

1.2 Purpose
This Procedure sets out the standards by which slickline operations are to be conducted on
PDO operated wells.
It forms the framework from which detailed work practice procedures can be developed and
maintained by PDO and contractor companies who perform slickline operations on behalf of
PDO.
It should also be used as a reference document when developing detailed programmes for
individual slickline jobs on specific wells.

1.3 Distribution/Target Audience

This Well Services Procedure document will be distributed to all PDO Section Heads who
have interfaces with the Well Services Operations, all Well Services Supervisors and
Contractor Supervisors.
The document will also be available via the Livelink system on the PDO web site.

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2 Procedure
2.1 Scope
This Procedure is applies to all slickline operations conducted either by PDO or Contractor
personnel on all production and exploration wells operated by PDO.

2.2 Procedure Description

2.2.1 General

This Procedure covers the Slickline Operations process including the initial moving of the
slickline equipment onto location and setting up in preparation to perform slickline services.
This involves:
1. Identifying the type well Low, Medium or High Risk
2. positioning the equipment;
3. unloading and laying down tools;
4. selecting the pressure control equipment;
5. rigging up the pressure control equipment; and
6. Making up the toolstring in preparation for running into the well.

The BOP and lubricator assembly (pressure control equipment), having been installed on top
of the Xmas tree, is pressure tested from below using wellhead pressure.
The slickline toolstring is made up for the appropriate job and connected to the slickline. This
is run into the well and then retrieved after conducting subsurface operations as per the Well
Services programme, or approved Contractor programme/job-order, for the particular well.
Refer also to:
 EP 95-1815 “Production Operations Well Services Guide – Well Intervention Activities
– Slickline Operations”.

2.2.2 Pre-Job Requirements

Prior to entering the well location, the Contract Slickline Supervisor shall be in possession of
the following, with respect to the work to be conducted:

i. a valid Well Services Programme including well production and well completion
details;
ii. a Well Location Custodianship Transfer Form.

The access to the location should be made clear, the wellhead cellar should have been cleared
of sand and the wellhead checked clear of leakage before callout of the contractor.

2.2.3 Safety Requirements

On arrival at the well location the site shall be inspected, any deficiencies noted and reported,
and the wellhead area checked to ensure that it is safe to conduct slickline operations.

 PR-1446 “General Operational Safety”

 PR-1451 “General Requirements for Equipment in Hazardous Areas”;
 PR-1452 “H2S Environment”.
See also the following with regard safety considerations during concurrent operations:
 PR-1046 “Concurrent Drilling/Hoist/Production Operations”.

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2.2.4 Location of Equipment

The contractor’s equipment shall be positioned on the wellsite with due consideration to wind
direction, such that it is placed upwind of the wellhead, or in a crosswind position if this is not
possible. Consideration should also be given to the position of the sun during lifting
operations.
Slickline winches and cranes, etc., shall be positioned such that their major operating axis is
radial to the wellhead.
For further restrictions on the positioning of slickline units and cranes, etc., refer to:
 PR-1451 “General Requirements for Equipment in Hazardous Areas”;
 PR-1452 “H2S Environment”

2.2.5 Selection of Slickline Pressure Control Equipment

2.2.5.1 General

Slickline pressure control equipment shall at all times be adequate to safely control well
pressure and prevent the uncontrolled loss of well fluids. The following considerations shall
be taken into account:
i. Wellhead pressure;
ii. Well production fluid (oil or gas) or well injection fluid;
iii. H2S and/or CO2 presence;
iv. Services to be run (equipment size);
v. Slickline type (slickline, mono/multi-conductor electric line or braided line).

2.2.5.2 Information Supplied to Contractor

In order to ensure correct selection of equipment, the Well Services Supervisor shall supply
the Contractor Slickline Supervisor with the following information at least 24 hours prior to
the operation:
i. a current complete well status diagram, and/or completion status, with full details and
dimensions of:
- the wellhead (including pressure rating);
- casings and completion strings including packers, sliding sleeves, landing nipples,
side-pocket mandrels and SCSSSV;
- existing perforations, etc.
ii. full details of:
- reservoir conditions;
- flowing and shut-in intervals;
- estimated bottom hole pressure and temperature;
- production, or water injection, fluids, gas/oil/water, H2S and CO2 content;
- Closed-in and flowing tubing head pressures, etc.
iii. a slickline programme giving full details of all operations to be carried out;
iv. information of any extraordinary requirements or characteristics of the operation.

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For perforating operations, the Contract Slickline Supervisor shall be supplied with the
following information in order to facilitate equipment selection:
i. completion details including all critical internal dimensions;
ii. perforation intervals;
iii. perforating type, shot density, phasing;
iv. expected bottom hole temperature (NB. if expected to exceed 150C, high temperature
explosives will be required which may need a longer lead time);
v. expected well head pressure before and after perforation;
vi. well completion fluid and expected production (liquids or gas);
vii. whether underbalanced or overbalanced; and
viii. whether H2S or CO2 is expected to be present.

2.2.5.3 Operations with Well Pulling Hoist or Rig

In the case of slickline operations performed in conjunction with a Well Pulling Hoist or Rig
(normally perforating operations) where the completion string has been removed the well
should be in an overbalanced condition.
Pressure control equipment will be required on all operations.
This will normally consist of a shooting nipple, there are two types:

1. conventional type for rig, this inserted in the BOP stack

2. flange type for hoist, his is flanged onto the top of the annular preventer.

a large full gauge slickline BOP (normally rated to 20,000 kPa), lubricator with pumping tee
and a stuffing box/line wiper or grease injection head

2.2.5.4 Hydrogen Sulphide

Due to the prevalence of H2S in PDO operations all slickline pressure control equipment and
slickline tools exposed to well fluids shall be H2S rated. For operations in an H2S
environment, all controls shall be operated from a remote control console. See also:
 PR-1452 “H2S Environment”

2.2.5.5 BOPs

For rapid response to any abnormal condition, hydraulically operated BOPs shall be used with
remote control from the slickline control panel.

Bop’s for slickline operations shall have blind-faced rams with a resilient packing element
designed to close around the slickline to effect a positive shut-off without damaging the wire.
When operating with braided line a twin BOP, or two single BOPs, fitted with appropriately
sized moulded rams, shall be used. The lower ram shall be inverted to shut off from above
and there shall be an injection port between the rams for the injection of grease to effect seal-
off if necessary.
In operations requiring equipment of a diameter very close to the tubing ID, an additional
BOP or full bore ball/plug valve shall be installed below the stuffing box. In the case that the
equipment becomes jammed in a position that prevents closure of the Xmas tree valves,
fishing operations are possible without having to kill the well first.
BOPs and accessories shall have their base colour to denote the pressure rating according to
table for lubricator pressure rating and an orange band if rated for H2S service.
Refer also to:
 API RP 53 “Recommended Practice for BOP Equipment Systems”

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2.2.5.6 Lubricators

For lubricator specifications refer to document:

 EP 45066 “Wireline Lubricators and Lubricator Accessories, Requirements and
Recommendations”.

In all slickline operations, the lower section of the lubricator assembly shall have a bore of at
least the same diameter as the completion string in order to accommodate downhole
equipment that may be retrieved form the well.
Lubricators shall be selected to meet or exceed the expected wellhead pressures and well fluid
properties. To avoid confusion and the utilisation of inadequate equipment, the following
colour coding, in conformance with the Shell SQAIRS specification, shall be applied to all
lubricators used in PDO operations:
Pressure Rating - a 30-cm band shall be painted at the pin end of the lubricator section
denoting the working pressure by colour as follows:
21,000 kPa (3,000 psi) - Red
35,000 kPa (5,000 psi) - Dark Green
70,000 kPa (10,000 psi) - White
105,000 kPa (15,000 psi) - Yellow
H2S Service - a 10-cm Orange band shall be painted in the centre of the pressure
rating colour band to denote that the lubricator is rated for H2S service.

The length of the lubricator shall be such that the entire tool string including any retrieved
equipment or fish can be contained in the lubricator, such that the wellhead swab valve may be
closed.
When using braided line in wells with high production or injection rates, the following factors
will influence the length of the tool string due to the additional weight required to combat the
upward dynamic piston effect forces:
i. static pressure on the line cross-section at the Xmas tree;
ii. dynamic forces on tool bottom from well flow;
iii. friction forces on the line and tool from well flow;
iv. piston effect on tool when passing restrictions.
These factors can be fed into a nomogram to calculate the upward forces, the extra weight
required and hence the length of the toolstring which should be taken into consideration when
determining the length of lubricator to be used.
The pressure control assembly shall have two independent bleed-off valves either in the
bottom section of the lubricator or external equalizing valves/injection ports in the BOP’s
which may serve as bleed-off valves.

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2.2.6 Selection of Slickline

The following factors should be taken into consideration when selecting slickline:
 strength-to-weight ratio – this has increased over the years to accommodate deeper wells
and increased working loads;
 diameter – this should be kept to a minimum allowable because:
- it reduces the effect of its weight,
- it can run over smaller diameter sheaves and wound on smaller diameter spools or
reels without over-stressing the slickline by bending forces,
- it keeps the reel drum size to a minimum,
- it provides a small cross-sectional area during operations under pressure;
 physical properties – breaking strength, weight and ductility;
 resistance to corrosion – slickline must contain a minimum of 30% Nickel (or Nickel
equivalent) to allow operations for extended periods in environments containing H2S;
 effects of bending – bending introduces stresses that are proportional to the degree of
bending and to line diameter;
 total stress – bending stresses are additional to the load stresses, thereby reducing the
permissible loading in order to stay within the line operating envelope;
 well temperature – Improved Plough Steel (IPS) slickline will gradually gain tensile
strength but lose ductility when exposed to temperatures between 38°C and 204°C and
then cooled. If heated above 204°C and then cooled, the wire will lose tensile strength and
ductility, reducing the life of the wire;
 care and handling – the slickline shall be spooled correctly prior to being despatched to
site;
 slickline material – the most popular is IPS because of its high ultimate tensile strength,
good ductility and relatively low cost. In sour wells a stainless steel wire such as Supa 70
or 75 is recommended.
Refer also to:
 API Spec 9A “ Specification for Wire Rope”.

2.2.7 Slickline Integrity Management

2.2.7.1 Monitoring Fatigue

It is important to keep a history of each length (reel) of slickline, from the time that it is taken
from the bulk spool until it is finally discarded.
Historically, the most common method used to monitor slickline fatigue is to keep a record of
the number of round trips completed and to change out the slickline after a fixed number of
trips, typically 220 runs with IPS slickline.
However, if failures are to be avoided and slickline fatigue life optimised, a more
comprehensive slickline management system is recommended taking the following parameters
into consideration:
 number of runs;
 number, strength and depth of jarring activities;
 duration of time ‘soaking’ in sour environments;
 maximum temperatures and exposure duration;
 lengths of wire cut from reel;
 history of jobs performed (e.g. depths, etc.)
 history of ductility testing

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Refer also to:

 API RP 9B “Recommended Practice and Application, Care and Use of Wire Rope for
Oilfield Service”.

2.2.7.2 Slickline Log

A slickline log shall be maintained on a daily basis for each slickline unit. This shall contain
information including:
 type of jobs performed by well number;
 depths run;
 length of wire at commencement of the job;
 total length of wire cut;
 total length of wire on unit after job;
 abnormal activities, e.g. heavy jarring, corrosive environment, malfunction of wire, etc
The log shall also be updated each time new wire is spooled onto the unit giving details of the
wire type and manufacturer, length of wire installed and details of the spooling operation (e.g.
spooling tension, etc.).

2.2.7.3 Slickline Cutting

In addition to the above monitoring, it is good practice to cut off a certain length of slickline
(20 metres) prior to each job. This facilitates ductility testing prevents the possibility of
continuously working the same length of slickline and loading it repeatedly if working at
similar well depths.
Typical variations on this strategy include cutting off a length of slickline after 25 jars or 30
minutes of heavy jarring and/or after 3 runs of the slickline.

2.2.7.4 Ductility Testing

New slickline is supplied with a certificate showing compliance to the manufacturers

specifications for physical and chemical properties.
With use, however, the combined effects of high tensile and bending stresses in corrosive
environments reduce the physical properties of slickline over a period of time.
To ensure that the deterioration of the slickline does not pass below safe operating limits,
close monitoring and testing of the slickline is necessary.
The following tests to confirm the suitability of slickline should be conducted before each
major slickline operation and thereafter every time a new rope socket connection is made
and/or each time the slickline is cut as per section.

API 9A Torsion Test

The industry specification for the manufacture and testing of slickline is:
 API Spec 9A “Specification for Wire Rope”

This includes a torsion test for slickline to test its ductility by measuring the number of twists
that an 8-inch long sample of slickline can withstand before breakage occurs. This test is not
suitable for stainless or special alloy steel wires. The procedure details the preparation of a
sample of the slickline and the torsion testing using a portable tester. To satisfy the API 9A
torsion test the slickline should complete the number of twists shown in the following table.

Nominal Wire Diameter In .092 .105 .108 .125

mm 2.34 2.67 2.74 3.175
Minimum number of twists in 8-inch 23 20 19 22
(203 mm) sample

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If the number of turns is satisfactory, the test piece is considered to have passed the test,
irrespective of the position of the failure.
If the number of turns does not satisfy the requirements of the specification and if the failure is
within 1/8-inch (3.18 mm) of the grips, the test shall be considered as invalid and shall be
repeated.
If, when making any individual test, the first specimen fails, then two more additional
specimens shall be tested. The average from any two will then be taken as the value to
represent the wire.
If the slickline fails the above test 20 metres shall be cut from the drum and the test repeated
until successful or until 200 metres of wire has been cut when the Slickline Supervisor shall
be informed and consideration given to scrapping the entire line.

Wrap Test for Stainless or Special Alloy Steel Slickline

Unlike carbon steel wires, the ductility of stainless and special alloy steel slickline cannot be
determined using the above torsion test. These materials always exhibit a very low number of
twists to failure (typically 2 to 4 turns on an 8-inch sample).
Consequently, it is recommended that a simple wrap test be conducted on these wires to
evaluate the ductility. Although this test is not specified in API 9A, it is recognised by
competent wire manufacturers to provide a very good indication of alloy wire ductility.
This is conducted by wrapping the wire around itself similar to tying a rope socket knot.
It is considered that a wire that has survived 10 complete 360° wraps around its own diameter
without fracture, or signs of surface cracking, has passed the test and is suitable for service.
If the slickline fails the above test 20 metres shall be cut from the drum and the test repeated
until successful or until 200 metres of wire has been cut when the Slickline Supervisor shall
be informed and consideration given to scrapping the entire line.

2.2.7.5 Daily Inspection and Testing

Daily prior to each slickline job the 20 metres of wire shall be visually inspected for signs of
wear, damage, corrosion and surface abnormality. Rejection of the wire will be based upon
the operator’s past experience.
A short sample of the wire shall be bent into a ‘U’ shape and the surface of the bend checked
for cracks. If cracks are evident the wire shall be subjected to a full ductility test.
Whilst rigging up, the first 30 metres of the wire shall be allowed to lay upon the ground
(avoid contaminating the wire with sand or dust). If the wire does not coil freely, this 30
metres shall be cut and the test repeated until satisfactory or until 200 metres has been cut
when the Slickline Supervisor shall be informed and consideration given to scrapping the
entire line.

2.2.7.6 Tensile Testing

A sample of the wire shall be cut and subjected to an approved tensile test every two weeks or
within 7 days prior to a major slickline operation (e.g. in conjunction with a rig).
If the parting strength is below the manufacturers specification, 20 metres shall be cut from
the drum and the test repeated until successful or until 200 metres of wire has been cut when
the Slickline Supervisor shall be informed and consideration given to scrapping the entire line.

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2.2.8 Rigging-up

2.2.8.1 General

The following is a general guide to the rig-up procedure on a well head, for Medium to High-
risk wells.
For Low risk wells omit step 1,2 & 10

1. Prior to Well Intervention all trees should be body tested by inflow testing, and all
valves function tested and inflow tested, at least 7 days before commencement of well
intervention. Unless the tree falls inside “Planned Preventive Maintenance” schedule
2. Before rigging up two barriers should be in place; UMV & Swab. Monitor & note
pressure on the SWV, if H2S is a consideration use gas detectors around grease nipples
& connections .& place detector down wind of tree.
3. Position BOP stack on the wellhead, then set the rams closed and the manual
actuating stems fully screwed in to prevent damage. Connect the control lines and lay
tidily between the BOP’s and the control console.
4. Manually back out the stems to the fully open position, and hydraulically function test
the BOP from the remote console whilst visually inspecting the rams. Leave rams in
the fully open position.
5. Thread slickline through upper sheave and raise sheave to operating height.
6. Make up entire lubricator assembly by connecting the top section to the next lower
section with slings, raising both sections by crane, then lowering the top section onto
the lower section and connect the two sections together. Attach the next section to this
assembly by slings and repeat the operation until all required sections are assembled.
7. Thread the slickline through the lubricator, make up the control head on top of the
lubricator and securely tape the HGT hoses, if used, along the whole length of the
lubricator and connect to the HGT.
8. Connect slickline tools and pull into lubricator by hand.
9. Carefully raise the entire lubricator assembly ensuring no fouling of slickline or hoses
and set down on top of BOP stack and make up quick union.
10. Pressure testing BOP, lubricator & stuffing box (see paragraph 2.2.10)
11. Before running in the hole open the UMV and count and note the number of turns,
slowly open the swab valve until the lubricator is equalized with the well pressure,
then continue to fully open the swab valve, counting and noting the number of turns.
12. Pulling out of hole, when the tools are inside the lubricator slowly close the swab
valve counting the turns, bleed down the lubricator.

2.2.8.2 Well Pulling Hoist

When rigging-up to run slickline operations in conjunction with a well-pulling hoist, the upper
sheave hanger (spade) shall be correctly fitted into the elevators, securely closed. When the
elevators and upper sheave are finally positioned the hoist brake shall be chained down. See
also:
 PR-1035 “Well Pulling Hoist Operations”

2.2.8.3 Hydraulic Extending Boom Crane

If a boom crane is utilised, the crane selected should conform to the following guidelines:
i. PDO Lifting Equipment Code of Practice PDO.ES.CS.80.01;
ii. main hook height at 12 meters boom offset to be at least 28 meters;
iii. lifting capacity at above position to be at least 4 tonnes;
iv. both main and auxiliary lines to be fitted.
The following equipment shall be used to ensure safe operation:
i. upper plate incorporating lifting slings for lubricator assembly and offset support point
for upper sheave allowing vertical entry of the line into the control head;

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ii. riser collar clamp, main support slings, weak point slings and safety slings;
iii. auxiliary line extension sling to prevent the auxiliary line hook and counter weight
fouling and damaging the control head.

All slings and shackles shall conform to PDO Safety Regulations and Lifting Equipment Code
of Practice PDO.ES.EC.80.01 and be correctly colour code in accordance with PDO Safety
Regulations.

The following is in addition to the general rig-up procedure guide above:

1. Connect upper support plate to the main line hook, fit the main support slings, weak point
slings and safety slings.
2. Fit the slickline into upper sheave and pin into position in support plate. Raise sheave
with crane slowly, guiding the slickline and slings to prevent fouling, to a convenient
height at which the slings can be attached to the lubricator assembly.
3. After making up the lubricator assembly, secure the riser collar to the upper lubricator
section and connect the weak point slings and safety slings to the riser collar and attach a
guide rope to the second lubricator section from the top.
4. Carefully raise the entire lubricator assembly with the crane and set down on top of BOP
stack with the support sling just taught enough to prevent swaying of the lubricator but
allowing the lubricator weight to be supported by the wellhead.
5. The crane engine shall be kept running continuously to maintain hydraulic pressure on
both sides of the control valve throughout the whole time that the lubricator is on the
wellhead in order to minimise creep due to loss of hydraulic pressure.

2.2.9 Well Safety Valves and ESD System

The control of remote actuated well valves shall be removed from the automatic shutdown
system (ESD).
When operations are to be carried out through a SCSSSV, control of the valve shall be
assumed by the Slickline Operator to prevent it closing inadvertently whilst the slickline is
downhole.
Any hydraulically operated surface safety valve (SSV), usually the upper master gate valve
(UMGV) shall be disconnected from the ESD system and control assumed by the Slickline
Operator using a hydraulic pump, with pressure gauges, located next to the Operator.
The above controls shall be function tested prior to the commencement of operations.
During slickline operations on wells with Xmas trees, the UMGV actuator lock-open cap shall
be removed.

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2.2.10 Equipment Safety / Pressure Testing.

All surface slickline equipment shall have a pressure rating equal to or exceeding the rating of
the wellhead (see colour coding for lubricators above).
The lower sheave shall be attached to the wellhead with the shortest possible chain so as to
reduce the bending moment exerted upon the mast and/or lubricator. The tie-down chain shall
be secured to the lower sheave by a shackle with a safety pin.
Stem handles shall be fitted whenever the BOP is installed on the wellhead and removed prior
to rig down at the completion of the slickline operation. After rig-up the slickline BOP shall
be function tested by open and closing the rams . This function test shall be every day of the
slickline operation.
The lubricator bleed hoses shall be at least 15 meters long and secured to prevent whiplash.
The lower and upper master gate valves (LMGV and UMGV) and the swab valve shall be
closed fully by hand counting the number of turns required and then fully opened repeating
the turn count. A tag shall be hung on each valve indicating the number of turns from fully
open to fully closed. All valves shall be backed off ¼ turn from the fully open or full closed
position.
The BOP’s shall be pressure tested from below using wellhead pressure for a minimum of 5
minutes and then the complete pressure control assembly shall be pressure tested below using
wellhead pressure for a minimum of 5 minutes. In the case of 0 CITHP a pump will be
required and sufficient water, and used to pressure test the equipment to it’s working
pressure.
All broken connections shall be retested.
NB
On gas wells Grease Injection heads will be used

For pressure testing on operations using:

A Well pulling hoist on cased hole

1. With variable pipe rams installed in rig’s BOP stack test Bonnet to 10,500 kPa
with a plug type tester (PTT) with the casing head outlets open. Back out of
PTT.
2. Flange up flange type shooting nipple to top of annular preventer ( take care to
clean out API ring and ring grooves) and set in slips.
3. Install slickline BOP, lubricator (with pump in tee and valve), with toolstring /
sinker bars hanging from slickline inside the lubricator. ( gauges will be installed
on toolstring after pressure test)
4. Close slickline BOP
5. Open blind rams, test to 3,500 kPa (unless programme requires a higher
pressure) through the kill line between PTT and against underside of slickline
BOP
6. After a positive test, bleed off pressure.
7. Open the slickline BOP, and pressure test the lubricator and stuffing box to
3,500Kpa or programme requirement.
8. After positive test, bleed off pressure.
9. Close the casing head outlets and remove slickline BOP and lubricator.
10. Remove PTT.

B Completions ( Rigs and Hoists)

1. On top of landing joint rig up wireline valve ( minimum I.D. equal to production
tubing I.D) pump in tee, BOP.
2. Close wireline valve
3. Line up pump to pump in tee
4. Close BOP
5. Pressure test BOP against wireline valve, to 3,500K pa or to programme
requirement.

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6. After positive test bleed off pressure and stab on lubricator and stuffing box
toolstring / sinker bars hanging from slickline inside the lubricator ( gauges will
be installed on toolstring after pressure test)
7. Open BOP and pressure test lubricator to 3,500K pa or to programme
requirement.
8. After positive test bleed of pressure and proceed with programme.

C Rig

1. With variable pipe rams installed in rig’s BOP stack test Bonnet to 10,500 kPa
with a plug type tester (PTT) with the casing head outlets open. Back out of
PTT.
2. Close blind shear rams, lower conventional type shooting nipple until it touches
the blind / shears. Pickup 10 cms close variable pipe rams , and mark nipple and
set in slips.
3. Install slickline BOP and lubricator( with pump in tee and valve) and stuffing
box , with toolstring / sinker bars hanging from slickline inside the lubricator. (
any gauges will be installed on toolstring after pressure test)
4. Close slickline BOP
5. Open blind rams, test to 3,500 kPa (unless programme requires a higher
pressure) through the kill line between PTT and against underside of slickline
BOP
6. After a positive test, bleed off pressure.
7. Open the slickline BOP, and pressure test the lubricator and stuffing box to
3,500Kpa or programme requirement.
8. After positive test, bleed off pressure.
9. Close the casing head outlets and remove slickline BOP and lubricator, and
shooting nipple
10. Remove PTT.
11. Reinstall conventional type shooting nipple to marked depth and close variable
pipe rams

D Wellhead

1. With BOP, lubricator and stuffing box made up and stabbed on to tree close
BOP rams.
2. Ensure flow wing and kill wing valves are closed
3. Install pressure gauge in lubricator needle valve.
4. Open UMV and slowly open swab vale.
5. Inflow test BOP monitoring pressure gauge on lubricator needle valve for 10
minutes, monitor for leaks on BOP body
6. If test OK close swab valve bleed off through flow wing valve, and open BOPs
7. Close flow wing valve.
8. Open swab valve slowly, monitor pressure on needle valve.
9. If OK run in hole, as per programme.

All pressure control equipment shall be pressure tested in operational configuration (i.e.
rigged up on the wellhead with toolstring inside) to the rated working pressure of the
wellhead. The operational test pressures shall, at no time, exceed the lowest rated working
pressure of any item of the equipment.
The riser shall be slowly filled with the testing fluid until it is observed flowing from the
flowline above the grease tubes. The grease pumps can then be connected to the grease seal
control head, the grease seal activated and the test pressure applied. The pressure shall be
maintained satisfactorily for three minutes before slickline operations may continue.
Pressure testing shall not be conducted whilst live expendable perforating guns (e.g. Enerjet),
explosive or chemical cutters, back-off charges or tools with pressure sensors (crystal gauges,
manometers, gradiometers, etc.) which may be damaged in the test. In these cases, the
pressure test shall be conducted before the introduction of these tools into the lubricator and a
leak test conducted with the tools in the lubricator by slowly pressurizing the pressure control
assembly to the expected CITHP and observing for leaks.

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If H2S is present or expected, it is mandatory to test the wellhead connection to full working
pressure against a full-bore hydraulically actuated ball valve placed in the assembly
immediately above the quick connection.
If applislickline, all well pulling hoist or well test unit well-kill equipment shall be hooked up
and pressure tested to the working pressure of the wellhead prior to rig-up, installation and
pressure testing of slickline equipment.
General equipment safety issues are covered in:
 PR-1446 “General Operational Safety”.

2.2.11 Slickline Operations

Following a pressure test against the swab valve, the lubricator shall be bled down to equalise
with the well CITHP, the swab valve fully opened and then backed off ¼ turn. Any slack in
the wire line shall be taken up by hand, never by using the winch.
Whilst running in the well, care shall be exercised to ensure that surface slickline speed does
not exceed tool speed downhole by monitoring the weight indicator. Extreme care must be
taken when the tool is passing restrictions and tubing shoe if the well is producing with high
production or injection rates to prevent the toolstring being blown up-hole or the weak-point
being broken.

If any involuntarily movement of the tool is observed, either from slickline slacking, loss of
weight or from tool measurements (e.g. GR, CCL, etc.), the rate of production or injection
shall be immediately reduced or shut down. Production or injection shall be shut in when
retrieving downhole tools or equipment from the well.
When opening up or closing in production or injection whilst the toolstring is in the hole this
shall be done slowly to minimise the forces created by shock waves which could damage or
break the slickline. A good rule of thumb is to change production at no more than 200 bbl/day
per 5 minutes for 4½-inch casing or 500 bbl/day for 9 5/8-inch casing.
Extra care should be taken when opening up high GOR wells after they have been closed in
for a lengthy period as the gas cap formed in the tubing will flow at a higher rate through the
surface choke than oil. The liquid following the gas can then cause problems due to either
excessive friction forces because of the higher velocity or shock loads from impact, possibly
resulting in the toolstring being blown up the hole.
Prior to opening any well with the tool downhole (e.g. at survey depth) the weight indicator
readings both with the toolstring static and moving up at constant speed, say 20 metres per
minute, should be recorded. If the readings decrease by more than 30% during production
build-up, no further increase in production rate should be contemplated in order to prevent
excessive upward friction forces.
Slickline tools or perforating guns should not be stopped in front of open perforations for
extended periods, especially during well clean-up or stabilization. The toolstring should
preferably be positioned below the perforated interval, or above the top perforation, but below
the tubing shoe, if this is not possible.
The slickline BOP should not be closed around the slickline when tools are stationary in the
well except in an emergency (e.g. irrecoverable loss of the grease seal in the control head) as
the weight indicator reading is lost. If the tool moves up inadvertently the slickline may also
be sucked into the flowline.
When retrieving the toolstring from the well it is advisable to stop when 30 metres form
surface and “walk” the remaining distance into the lubricator. This is to counteract the effects
of slippage in the depth indicator whilst conducting operations downhole.
After the toolstring is confirmed inside the lubricator, the swab valve may be closed (counting
turns) and the lubricator pressure bled down. The lubricator can then be broken off and the
toolstring laid down.
On subsequent runs into the well during the same programme of operations, it is only
necessary to test the connection between the lubricator and the BOP stack that was broken to
change or lay down tools.
Further details of slickline operations and slickline jobs are given in the ‘Scope of Services’
given with each contract for slickline services.

2.2.12 Opening and closing Sliding Side Door sleeves (SSD)

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Care should be taken to ensure that the SSD is equalized before attempting to open it. These
methods assume the tubing annulus is full.

A For Single Zone completions, the following method should be used:

1. Remove BPV (if installed)

2. Rig up BOP, lubricator and stuffing box
3. Pressure test as per 2.2.10 C
4. Open tree valves and RIH with blind box and find fluid level
5. POOH into lubricator.
6. Close swab valve.
7. M/U up shifting tool and RIH to 25 meters above SSD
8. Open side valve(s) on annulus, monitor valve for suction, monitor THP
9. RIH to SSD and if self equalizing, jar down ( max twice ) to equalize across SSD
10. Annulus valve should start to go on vacuum (hold wet rag over valve opening and
observe it sucking).
11. Monitor increase in THP, when pressure stabilizes and annulus stops suction, continue to
fully open SSD

NB If there is doubt that the SSD is not equalized after 1 hour consideration should be
given to using a pump truck as described in B

B. For Multiple Zone completions, this method requires a simple calculation to

determine the differential across the SSD with the tubing full. A pump truck will be
required on location with 1 tubing volume of brine to fill /pressure up the tubing and
equalize across the SSD.

Formation press =A
Hydrostatic column = H (brine wt. kPa / M X TVD)

A – H = D (differential pressure)

D is the amount of pressure the pump will exert on the tubing to equalize across the SSD

1. Rig up pump truck to kill wing valve and pressure test lines to well head working
pressure for 15 mins.
2. Remove BPV (if installed)
3. Rig up BOP, lubricator and stuffing box
4. Pressure test as per step 2.2.10 C
5. Open tree valves and RIH with blind box and find fluid level
6. POOH into lubricator.
7. Close swab valve, m/u up shifting tool
8. Open side wing kill valve on tree and fill and pressure up tubing (see formula above) to
equalize across the SSD
9. With pressure on tubing close side wing valve, bleed pump to zero.
10. Open swab valve and RIH and open sleeve.

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2.3 Identified Hazards/Threats

The hazards or threats which have been identified as being prevalent during the process
covered by this procedure are shown in Appendix D. The related hazards or threats and the
controls to be applied are given in the Hazards Register, which forms section 5.9 of the “Well
Engineering Combined Operations V1&V2 GU-458”. ( See Appendices E.1-E.6).

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2.4 Roles and Responsibilities

2.4.1 General

With the introduction of Asset Management in PDO, multi-function teams have been
established to control the management of each area. For simplicity, the responsibilities of
individual functions within these organisation structures have not been identified but have
been referred to collectively as the ‘Asset Team’.
The responsibilities for slickline jobs conducted as concurrent operations in support
of a rig, hoist, CTU or welltest unit, are detailed in:
 PR-1046 “Concurrent Drilling/Hoist/Production Operations”

2.4.2 Area Asset Team

The Area Asset Team will collate all requirements for slickline work and submit detailed data
to the IAP planning system together with proposal outlines for long-lead activities.
Slickline programmes will be issued by the Asset Team in accordance with the agreed
template format. Refer to:
 PR-1040 “Operations Planning and Programming”

2.4.3 Well Services Slickline Co-ordinator

The Well Services Slickline Co-ordinator shall approve slickline programmes and ensure that
they comply with standard Company Procedures and Work Practices.
He will liaise with the Slickline Contractor regarding the scheduling of the slickline jobs in
line with the plan and the performance of the slickline jobs.

2.4.4 Contractor Slickline Supervisor

The Contractor Slickline Supervisor is responsible for the supervision and performance of the
slickline jobs according to the approved schedule, programmes and PDO safety regulations
and procedures.
He will prepare and submit to the Well Services Slickline Co-ordinator for comment/approval,
He is also responsible for quality assurance during the execution of each job.

2.4.5 Contractor (or PDO) Slickline Operator

The Contractor Slickline Operator is responsible for performing all slickline operations in
accordance with the work programme in a safe and efficient manner, in-line with slickline
PDO Safety Regulations and Operation Standards and the Contractors internal procedures.
He will ensure that the slickline unit and accessory equipment used is fit for purpose and that
it is correctly positioned on site.

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2.5 Related Forms and Reports

Sample formats of the forms and reports are given in the Appendix

2.5.1 General

Accurate reporting of slickline activities is essential to ensure that up-to-date information is

available on downhole well conditions and slickline equipment status. It is also important that
records are kept of particular difficulties encountered and solutions applied for reference in
future operations.
The Contractor shall prepare and submit reports, details and analyses on the Services as may
be required by and in a form acceptable to the Company. The Contractor shall install and
operate, at least 30 days prior to Commencement Date, a computerised database management
system for reporting and invoicing, compatible with the payment structure in the Contract, to
the approval of the Company using software MS Access.

2.5.2 Well Custodianship Transfer Form

Prior to each slickline job, the Slickline Supervisor shall prepare a Well Custodianship
Transfer Form and submit this to the Asset Team for authorisation.
The procedure covering the application and issue of these forms is covered in detail
in:
 PR-1098 “Well Activity Co-ordination and Control Procedure (Including
Custodianship Transfer to Drilling and Well Services)”

2.5.3 Slickline Job Log

The Slickline Operator shall complete the reporting section of the Slickline Work Programme
and print out the job logs and submit these to the Contractor Slickline Supervisor no later than
the day following completion of the work.

2.5.4 Job Service Report

The Contractor Slickline Supervisor shall prepare a Service Report, giving details of the work
done on each job, for distribution to the Well Services Slickline Co-ordinator and Well
Services Planning Engineer.

2.5.5 Job Data Report

Data shall be submitted, at regular intervals in both paper and computer disk copy, covering
the parameters of each and every Callout and any other aspect of the Services as may be
required by the Company. It shall be submitted in a Company approved format and shall
include graphical representations of selected data.

2.5.6 Variance Report

The Contractor shall submit a report to the Company detailing any problems arising during the
performance of any slickline operation.
The report will give details of the operation being conducted, the problem encountered, the
cause of the problem and the consequences thereof together with recommendations to prevent
reoccurrence.

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2.5.7 Monthly Service Performance Report (MSPR)

The Contractor shall prepare and submit a MSPR each month for discussion at a monthly
service meeting convened by the Well Services Slickline Co-ordinator and minuted by the
Contractor to the approval of the Company. The report shall include a brief review of the
services performed, all incidents and accidents, failures and lost time together with remedial
action taken, or proposed to be taken. It shall also include proposed changes in personnel,
statistics on any aspect of the Services as directed by the Company, Omanisation and statistics
for failures and lost time as directed by the Company.

2.6 Related Business Control Documents

Document Co. No.
1. Specification for Wire Rope API Spec 9A
2. Recommended Practice and Application, Care and Use of API RP 9B
Wire Rope for Oilfield Service
3. Recommended Practice for BOP Equipment Systems API RP 53
4. Well Pulling Hoist Operations PDO PR-1035
5. Operations Planning and Programming PDO PR-1040
6. General Operational Safety PDO PR-1446
7. General Requirements for Equipment in Hazardous Areas PDO PR-1451
8. H2S Environment PDO PR-1452
9. Concurrent Drilling/Hoist/Production Operations PDO PR-1046
10. Well Activity Co-ordination and Control Procedure PDO PR-1098
(Including Custodianship Transfer to Drilling and Well
Services)
11. Well Engineering Combined Operations PDO GU-458
12. Production Operations Well Services Guide – Well SIEP EP 95-1815
Intervention Activities – Slickline Operations
13. Slickline Lubricators and Lubricator Accessories, SIPM EP 45066
Requirements and Recommendations

For a complete listing of all business control documents, related to Well Services Activities,
refer to the following document, which should be used in conjunction with this procedure:
 PR-1446 “General Operational Safety”, Section 2.6,

2.7 Review and Improvement

As this document is a live working document, it will be reviewed on a continuous basis and
updated to incorporate any major amendments as necessary resulting from changes in current
activity and/or changes in responsibility effected by reorganisation within PDO as soon as
practical. It will be formally reviewed on an annual basis and any improvements and/or minor
amendments will be incorporated at this stage.
Any person discovering discrepancies or inadequacies in this document should report them to
TWX/6, for inclusion in the next update, using the ‘User Feedback Form’ included in the
Appendix.D

2.7.1 Well Services Procedure Variance Form

A Well Services Procedure Variance Form will be prepared by any person requesting a
change or amendment to this Procedures for any reason whatsoever.
The form will give details of the proposed amendment to this document together with a reason
for the proposal. The TWX/6 who is Document Custodian, will authorise, prioritise and co-
ordinate the amendments.
PR 1102 “Variance Control and Amendments Procedure”

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2.8 Step-out and Approval

Slickline Operations are conducted following close liaison between the Asset Team, PDO
Well Services and the Slickline Contractor, who are bound by service agreement or contract.
Slickline work, by its very nature, is open to several hazards and it is therefore necessary to
exert stringent controls in order to minimise the risk and consequences of failure.
However, it is recognised that deviations from standard procedures are required under special
circumstances and in order to rectify unplanned occurrences. Any deviation requires
authorization by the TWX/6 or authorized delegate, who will discuss the circumstances and
consequences with both the relevant Asset Team and the Contractor concerned, prior to giving
his approval.

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Appendices
A Glossary of Terms, Abbreviations & Definitions

Term/Abbreviation Definition

BOP Blow-Out Preventer

CBL Cement Bond Log
CCL Casing Collar Locator log
CDFP Corporate Discipline Focal Point (As designated by
Section Head)
TWX/6 Senior Well Engineering Exploration Frac & Testing
CITHP Closed in tubing head pressure
CTU Coiled Tubing Unit
Livelink Electronic Document Data base on PDO web site.
ESD Emergency Shutdown System
GOR Gas/Oil Ratio
GR Gamma Ray
H2S Hydrogen Sulphide
Hazard Register GU-458
IAP Integrated Activity Plan
IPS Improved Plough Steel (slickline)
LMGV Lower Master Gate Valve
MSPR Monthly Service Performance Report
PDO Petroleum Development Oman LLC
Pressure Control Equipment Slickline Lubricator and BOP Assembly
Rams BOP Rams
SCSSSV Surface Controlled Sub-Surface Safety Valve
SQAIRS Shell Quality and Inspection Requirements System
SSV Surface Safety Valve
UMGV Upper Master Gate Valve
Slickline Slickline, Electric Line and Braided Line
WSPR Well Services Procedure Document
WSSC Well Services Safety Case

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B Samples of Standard Forms and Reports

B.1 STEP-OUT APPROVAL FORM

Well Engineering Specification and Procedure

STEP-OUT APPROVAL

Requestor (SWE): Ref:Ind: Date

STEP-OUT Requested:

Reason:

Risk Mitigating
Action(s)

Agreed:

Agreed
TWX/6:_______________________________

Aprroved
TWM: ______________________________

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C Well Location Custodian Transfer Form

TRANSFER REQUEST (Filled in by DSV and sent to Area Coordinator [Dev. Wells] or Well Services
[Expl. Wells])

Well: Date Reqd : Est. Job Duration : Rig/WTU/Frac/Hoist No.:

Job description :

Site/well status information required (Document Title/Description)as per attached Prompt sheet.

Applicants name: Ref. Ind. : No.People on site: Sent to:      by (e)/mail/fax
Tel. No. Fax No. On date :

TRANSFER AGREEMENT (To be filled in by Area Coordinator or delegate (or Well Services) &
returned to originator.)

H2S well : Yes No PPM Well Status: Flowing Closed

NORM well : Yes No Field mSv / cps:
Pressure (kPa) Wellhead: Flowline: Annulus: A B
Access restrictions:
Environmental/Safety restrictions:
Site/well status information supplied (Document Title/Description listed) – attached to this Form :
Well Status Diagram: Yes No
Concurrent Operations Guidelines Applicable: Yes No
Well transfer agreed : Yes No Ref. Ind.: Date:
Remarks: Name: Signature:

Read receipt from E-MAIL/Return by Fax: yes no

TRANSFER BACK TO OPERATIONS - To be filled in by original applicant for Area
Coordinator/Well Services approval
Site/well status information supplied (Document Title/Description) - attached to this Form :
- End of Well/Test Completion Report
- End of Well/Test Waste Report
- Others ?

Well Status: Flowing Closed-In DIMS Completion Status Diagram updated: Yes No
Well transferred back to Operations by: Well accepted by Operations: Yes No
Ref. Ind.: Date: Ref. Ind. : Date:
Name : Signature : Name : Signature:

Read receipt from E-MAIL/Return by Fax : yes no

Remarks: BPV installed Remarks :
TRSCSSSV closed Open
Other: Prompted to collect Waste Pit soil sample on
date: (3 month after release) for area lab.

TWM Input Customer Input

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TWM field retention time = contract duration

Prompt list for Well: from/for Rig/WTU/Hoist:

(Enter/ Tick / Circle information or action required)
By Requestor By Area Coordinator (or Well Services)
Item Prompt item : Provide Remove Remark Actioned
1 Cellar/ bean pump base
2 Location / Location road accessible/graded
3 Overhead line restrictions
4 Beam pump
5 Transformers
6 ESP switch gear
7 Pits for water / drilling waste
8 Pits for well testing / flaring
9 Grating on well cellar
10 Underground flowlines /electric cables/
mapping
11 Flow line / remove / isolate / spade /
depressurize
12 Ball catchers installed
13 Well head status / deficiencies
14 Annulus pressures
15 Well integrity problems identified
16 Well status diagram (DIMS) with BPV/plugs
installed
17 Well status report / last access / job done
18 Well flowing / slugging
19 Well killing report tubing/A-annulus
20 B-annulus test report
21 Well head / Xmas tree orientation
22 Cellar empty
23 Earthing point
24 Gyro marker
25 Anchor blocks
26 Gaslift on/off
27 SSSV status
28 Concurrent operations
29 Septic Soak Away location / camp
30
31
32
Environmental non-conformance observed
prior to rig arrival:
Requested by: Ref: Date:

Environmental data for TWM well entry is attached to Well Location Custodianship Transfer form

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D User Feedback Form

WELL SERVICES OPERATIONS PROCEDURES

USER FEEDBACK FORM
Any user who identifies an error, inaccuracy or ambiguity in these Operations Procedures documents is
requested to advise the TWX/6, by returning this page (or a copy) with their comments.

Document ID: PR-1482

Title: Slickline Operations Procedure

SECTION NUMBER COMMENTS/ERRORS/SUGGESTIONS

FURTHER RECOMMENDATIONS:

New Procedure Required Yes / No

User Name: Ref. Ind:

Signed: Date:

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E Identified Hasards/Threats
E.1
Hazard Top Event Potential Consequences Some Principle Control and Recover / Potential Risk
Haz Mitigation Measures (*note – not all listed)
No.(s) P A E R

H-01.02a Hydrocarbons in Loss of Well Injuries and fatalities Supervision, Procedures, Well Program, Training, D D D D
Formation / at Control / Blowout ERP, MEDEVAC, Medical Facilities 4 0 0 4
Surface (drilling ops)
Release with ignition resulting Instrumentation, Well Program, Training, Surveys, D D D D
in fire Fire Fighting Equipment, SSSV, ERP/BCP 4 4 3 4
Unignited release Well Program, Monitoring Equipment, Training, D D D D
LSA, ERP/BCP, Snubbing Equipment, SSSV 3 3 3 4
H-01.02b Hydrocarbons in Loss of Well Injuries and fatalities Training, Supervision, Well Program, Equipment D D D D
Formation / at Control / Blowout Selection, Procedures, MEDEVAC, ERP 4 0 0 4
Surface (well
Release with ignition resulting Instrumentation, Well Program, Training, Material D D D D
services)
in fire Selection, Fire Fighting Equipment, SSSV, ERP 4 4 3 4
Unignited release Monitoring Equipment, Procedures. Training, D D D D
Control of Ignition Sources, LSA, ERP, Shutdown 3 3 3 4
H-02.03 Diesel Fuel (fuel Loss of Injuries and fatalities PTW, Toolbox Talks, Training, Procedures, PPE, C C C C
source) Containment MEDEVAC, Medical Facilities, ERP 4 0 0 4
Release with ignition resulting Training, Lifting Restrictions, PTW, Detection, Fire C C C C
in fire Fighting Equipment, ERP 4 3 3 4
Unignited release Storage Requirements, PTW, Control of Ignition C C C C
Sources, ERP, Training, Detection 2 2 4 3
H-04 Explosives Uncontrolled Damage to well PTW, Training, Procedures, ERP, Communications C C C C
Detonation 0 5 3 4
Injuries and fatalities Procedures, Storage Requirements, PTW, Toolbox C C C C
Talks, Training, MEDEVAC, PPE, Restricted 5 0 0 4
Access

H-05.01 Bottled Gases Under Release of Asset damage Training, Storage Requirements, Bottles Secured D D D D
Pressure Contents Under 0 3 0 0
Pressure
Environmental damage Certified Equipment, Storage Requirements, Shut- D D D D
off 0 0 3 2
Injuries and fatalities Trained, Supervision, Procedures, MEDEVAC, ERP D D D D
4 0 0 4

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E.2
Haz Hazard Top Event Potential Consequences Principle Control and Recover / Mitigation Potential Risk
No.(s) Measures
P A E R
H-05.04a Air Under High Uncontrolled Direct impact resulting in severe Training, STOP, Procedures, Supervision, PRV, C C C C
Pressure (drilling ops) Release injuries / fatality Maintenance, ERP, MEDEVAC, PPE, Medical 4 0 0 4
Facilities

High energy missiles resulting in Material Selection, Maintenance, Equipment C C C C

injury fatality Selection, Procedures, MEDEVAC, PPE, ERP 4 0 0 4
H-05.04b Air Under High Uncontrolled Direct impact resulting in severe Training, PRV, Procedures, PTW, Supervision, C C C C
Pressure (well Release injuries / fatality Maintenance, ERP, PPE, MEDEVAC, Medical 4 0 0 4
services) Facilities

High energy missiles resulting in Material Selection, Maintenance, Equipment C C C C

injury fatality Selection, Procedures, MEDEVAC, PPE, ERP 4 0 0 4
H-05.07a Fluids Under High Uncontrolled Asset damage Dampeners, Equipment Selection, Maintenance, C C C C
Pressure (drilling ops) Release Procedures, Shut-Off Facility, Equipment Design 0 3 0 1
Environmental damage Procedures, Training, Equipment Selection, Clean-Up C C C C
Equipment, Shut-Off Facility 0 0 3 2
Injuries and fatalities Training, Procedures, Standardised Equipment, PPE, C C C C
MEDEVAC, Shut-Off Facility 4 0 0 4
H-05.07b Fluids Under High Uncontrolled Asset damage Dampeners, Equipment Selection, PRV, Maintenance, C C C C
Pressure (well Release Procedures, Shut-Off Facility 0 3 0 1
services)
Environmental damage Procedures, Training, Equipment Selection, Clean-Up C C C C
Equipment, Shut-Off Facility 0 0 3 2
Injuries and fatalities Standardised Equipment, Procedures, Training, PPE, C C C C
MEDEVAC, Shut-Off Facility 4 0 0 4
H-06.01a Personnel Working at Falling Person / Falling from height resulting in PTW, Training, Toolbox Talks, Procedures, Safety D D D D
Heights (drilling ops) Dropped Objects injury /fatality Harness, MEDVAC, ERP, Medical Facilities, 4 0 0 4
SCAFFTAG

Dropping tools resulting in asset Tool Lanyard, PTW, Training, Procedures, Critical D D D D
damage Equipment Protected 0 3 0 1
Dropping tools resulting in injury / Tool Lanyard, PTW, Training, Restriction in ‘Drop D D D D
fatality of personnel below Zone’, MEDEVAC, ERP, Medical Facilities 4 0 0 4

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Haz No.(s) Hazard Top Event Potential Consequences Principle Control and Recover / Mitigation Potential Risk
Measures
P A E R
H-06.01b Personnel Working at Falling Person / Falling from height resulting in PTW, Training, Toolbox Talks, Procedures, Safety D D D D
Heights (well service) Dropped Objects injury /fatality Harness, MEDVAC, ERP, Medical Facilities, 4 0 0 4
SCAFFTAG

Dropping tools resulting in asset Tool Lanyard, Procedures, Supervision, PTW, D D D D

damage Critical Equipment Protected 0 3 0 1
Dropping tools resulting in injury / Tool Lanyard, Procedures, PTW, Training, D D D D
fatality of personnel below Restriction in ‘Drop Zone’, MEDVAC, ERP, Medical 4 0 0 4
Facilities

H-06.01c Personnel Working at Falling Person / Falling from height resulting in Training, Braking System, Procedures, D D D D
Heights (man riding Dropped Objects injury /fatality Communication, Harness, MEDEVAC, ERP 4 0 0 4
winch)
Dropping tools resulting in asset Tool Lanyard, Supervision, Procedures, PTW, D D D D
damage Critical Equipment Protected 0 3 0 2
Dropping tools resulting in injury / Tool Lanyard, Procedures, PTW, Training, Harness, D D D D
fatality of personnel below Restriction in ‘Drop Zone’, MEDEVAC, ERP 4 0 0 4
H-06.02 Personnel at Height <2m Tripping / Slipping Severe injuries Housekeeping, Training, STOP, Procedures, Pre- D D D D
– Slippery / Uneven / Falling Job Planning, PPE Requirements, MEDEVAC, 3 0 0 0
Surfaces Medical Facilities

H-06.03a Overhead Equipment Loss of Control of Asset damage Training, Maintenance, PTW, Procedures, Braking D D D D
(drilling ops) Loads System, Protection of Critical Equipment, 0 4 0 2
Restrictions

Injuries and fatalities Training, Procedures, PTW, Supervision, PPE, D D D D

Restrictions in ‘Drop Zone’, MEDEVAC, ERP 4 0 0 4
H-06.03b Overhead Equipment Loss of Control of Asset damage Training, Maintenance, PTW, Procedures, Braking D D D D
(well services) Loads System, Protection of Critical Equipment, 0 4 0 2
Restrictions

Injuries and fatalities Training, Procedures, PTW, Supervision, PPE, D D D D

Restrictions in ‘Drop Zone’, MEDEVAC, ERP 4 0 0 4
H-06.03c Overhead Equipment Loss of Control of Asset damage Maintenance, Training, Procedures, PTW, Braking D D D D
(crane, forklift, air winch Loads System, Protection of Critical Equipment, 0 4 0 2
ops) Restrictions

Injuries and fatalities Colour Code System, Training, Procedures, PTW, D D D D

STOP, Restrictions in ‘Drop Zone’, MEDEVAC, ERP 4 0 0 4

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Haz Hazard Top Event Potential Consequences Principle Control and Recover / Mitigation Potential Risk
No.(s) Measures
P A E R
H-06.06 Elevated equipment Loss of Control of Equipment / asset damage Inspection, Procedures, Training, PTW, STOP, Racks C C C C
(tubulars on piperack Loads Layout, Stops at end of Rack, Protectors 0 4 0 4
or catwalk)
Injuries and fatalities Stacking Practice, Training, PTW, MEDEVAC, PPE, ERP C C C C
5 0 0 2
H-07.01 Objects under tension Release of stored Injuries and fatalities Procedures, Supervision, Training, PTW, MEDEVAC, C C C C
(wireline cable) energy PPE, ER P, Medical Facilities 4 0 0 4
Asset damage Maintenance, Equipment Selection, Training, Procedures, C C C C
Protective Cushion, Minimisation of Tension 0 3 0 2
H-08.01 Onland transport – Loss of control / Asset damage Monitoring Device, Fault Reporting, Training, Journey E E E E
onsite vehicles collision Management, Protection, Speed Restrictions, Site Layout 0 3 0 2
Injuries and fatalities Fault Reporting, Training, Journey Management, E E E E
Monitoring Device, MEDEVAC, Seatbelts, ERP, Medical 4 0 0 4
Facilities

H-08.05a Equipment with moving Entanglement / Personnel sustain injuries from Guarding, Training, PTW, Toolbox Talks, STOP, ERP, C C C C
/ rotating parts (ex drill missiles entanglement MEDEVAC, Shut-off Facility, Medical Facilities 4 0 0 4
floor equipment)
Personnel sustain injuries from Training, Maintenance, Guarding, Inspection, Equipment C C C C
missiles Selection, PPE, ERP, MEDEVAC, Medical Facilities 5 0 0 4
H-08.05b Equipment with moving Entanglement / Personnel sustain injuries as a MOPO, Housekeeping, Procedures, Training, PTW, PPE, C C C C
/ rotating parts (drill missiles result of being struck Guarding, MEDEVAC, Shut-off Facilities, ERP 4 0 0 3
floor equipment)
Personnel sustain injuries from Training, Procedures, Toolbox Talks, PTW, STOP, C C C C
entanglement Guarding, MEDEVAC, Shut-off Facilities, ERP 4 0 0 3
Damage to critical operation Training, Maintenance, Inspection, PTW, Guarding, Shut- C C C C
and safety equipment off Facility 0 5 0 2
H-08.06 Use of Hazardous Accident Using Personnel injury Training, Built-in Safety Features, Procedures, Work E E E E
Hand Tools Hand Tools Secured, PPE, MEDEVAC, Medical Facilities, ERP 2 0 0 2
H-08.09 Moving or Rotating Loss of Control of Asset damage Procedures, Standardised Equipment, Load Limiting D D D D
Equipment (drill floor) Equipment Devices, MOPO, Inspection & Certification, Shut-off 0 4 0 2
Facility

Injuries and fatalities Procedures, Training, PTW, Inspection & Certification, D D D D

MOPO, MEDEVAC, Shut-off Facility, Personnel 5 0 0 4
Restriction, ERP, Medical Facilities,

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Haz Hazard Top Event Potential Consequences Principle Control and Recover / Mitigation Potential Risk
No.(s) Measures
P A E R
H-13.02 Liquid Nitrogen Loss of Contact resulting in severe Handling Procedures, Training, MSDS, Toolbox Talks, C C C C
Containment burns Handling Equipment, PTW, PPE, ERP, MEDEVAC 4 0 0 2
Formation of high oxygen Storage Procedures, Ventilation, Purpose Built C C C C
atmosphere resulting in fire / Containers, Ignition Control, Fire Fighting Equipment, 5 4 4 4
explosion ERP

Spillage on steel resulting in Storage Procedures, Purpose Built Containers, Training, C C C C

structural failure Handling Procedures, Detection 0 5 0 3
H-15.02 Voltage >50 to 440V in Contact with Injuries and fatalities Isolation Procedures, PTW, Training, Maintenance, D D D D
Equipment Electricity Testing, Failsafe Devices, Overload Shut-off, ECBs, 4 0 0 4
MEDEVAC, PPE, ERP

H-15.03 Voltage >440 Volts Contact with Injuries and fatalities Procedures, PTW, Training, Toolbox Talks, STOP, C C C C
Electricity Supervision, Overload Shut-off, MEDEVAC, PPE, ERP 3 0 0 2
H-17 Open Source Radiation Release of Contamination of reservoir or Procedures, Purpose Built Storage Containers, PTW, C C C C
Radioactive aquifer resulting in poisoning Training, Discharge Procedures, Monitoring Program, 3 0 5 5
Sources Water Testing Program, Lining to Prevent Ground
Seepage

Excessive exposure resulting in Training, Handling Procedures, Shielding, Purpose Built C C C C

immediate health problems Storage Containers, Health Monitoring Program, PPE, 5 0 0 4
MEDEVAC, Medical Facilities, ERP

Long term health problems Handling Procedures, Shielding, Purpose Built C C C C

Containers, Health Monitoring Program, PPE 4 0 0 2
H-18 Closed Source Release of Contamination of reservoir or Storage \Procedures, Training, Supervision, Inspection C C C C
Radiation Radioactive aquifer resulting in poisoning and Certification of Storage Containers, Discharge 3 0 5 5
Sources Procedures, Lining to Prevent Ground Seepage, Water
Testing Program

Excessive exposure resulting in Training, Handling Procedures, Inspection and C C C C

immediate health problems Certification of Storage Containers, PPE, MEDEVAC, 5 0 0 4
Medical Facilities

Long term health problems Training, Supervision, Handling Procedures, Health C C C C

Monitoring Program, PPE Requirements 4 0 0 4
H-19.01 Insufficient Oxygen Asphyxiation Heat exhaustion Natural and Forced Ventilation, Temperature Checks Prior D D D D
Atmosphere – to Entry, Supervision/Buddy System, Work Regime, Fluids 3 0 0 1
Confined Space Entry Available, Medical Facilities, Rescue Capabilities

Loss of consciousness with Training, PTW, Supervision/Buddy System, Remote C C C C

potential fatality Clean-out, Ventilation, Pre-Entry Gas Detection, Isolation 4 0 0 2
Procedures, Rescue Capabilities, ERP, PPE, Evacuation
Training

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Haz Hazard Top Event Potential Consequences Principle Control and Recover / Mitigation Potential Risk
No.(s) Measures
P A E R

H-20.01 Hydrogen Sulphide Toxic Gas Release with ignition resulting Training, PTW, Instrumentation, Restoration Checks C C C C
Release in fire following Maintenance, Procedures, Fire Fighting 5 4 3 4
Equipment Available, ERP, Drills and Exercises

Injuries and fatalities PTW, Training, Procedures, Monitoring, Buddy System, C C C C

Emergency Drills and Exercises, H2S Escape Sets, ERP, 5 0 0 5
Medical Facilities, MEDEVAC

Unignited toxic vapour cloud Procedures, Training, Monitoring, Inspection and D D D D

Maintenance, Prior Identification of Sour Well, Control of 4 0 2 4
Ignition Sources, ERP, Emergency Drills and Exercises

H-23.01 Hydrofluoric Acid Loss of Formation of corrosive acid Chemical Management Procedures, Training, Handling C C C C
Containment fumes resulting in an Procedures, PTW, MSDS, Ventilation, PPE Requirements, 3 0 0 2
asphyxiation hazard Personnel Detection, Medical Facilities, MEDEVAC, LSA

Formation of hydrogen with Handling Procedures, PTW, Training, Storage C C C C

ignition resulting in fire Requirements, Material Selection, Ignition Sources 5 4 3 5
Controlled, Fire Fighting Equipment, ERP

Personnel contact resulting in Handling Procedures, PTW, MSDS, Training, Transfer C C C C

severe health effects Procedures, Emergency Shower and Eyewash Facilities, 3 0 0 2
Health Monitoring, MEDEVAC, Medical Facilities, PPE

H-23.02 Hydrochloric Acid Loss of Environmental damage Storage Requirements, Inspection and Certification of C C C C
Containment Storage Containers, MSDS, Handling Procedures, 0 0 4 3
Training, PTW, Discharge Procedures, Bunding, Ground
Testing Program, Lining to Prevent Ground Seepage

Formation of hydrogen with Handling Procedures, PTW, Training, Storage C C C C

ignition resulting in fire Requirements, Material Selection, Ignition Sources 4 4 0 4
Controlled, Fire Fighting Equipment, ERP

Personnel contact resulting in Handling Procedures, PTW, MSDS, Training, Transfer D D D D

chemical burns Procedures, Emergency Shower and Eyewash Facilities, 4 0 0 3
MEDEVAC, Medical Facilities, PPE Requirements

H-25.01 Manual Materials Loss of Control of Damage to equipment Manual Handling Procedures, Training, Restriction on E E E E
Handling Loads Lifting Around Critical Equipment, Equipment Protectors 0 3 2 2

Personal injury Training, Handling Equipment, Handling Procedures, PPE E E E E

Requirements, Medical Facilities, ERP 3 0 0 2

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