2021 Levelland and Hockley County News Article about Renegade
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Matt Gray at Renegade Wireline Services credits employees with business success.
Based on a 2021 article by the Levelland & Hockley County Newspaper. Updated in 2022.
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Local Expander ™ Annular Squeeze Tool
LOCAL EXPANDER™ ANNULAR SQUEEZE TOOL
Proven annular zonal isolation using localized casing expansion – Gas migration is no longer a threat to well integrity or economics of developed assets.
Natural departure from a perfect application of any service is inevitable in the oil & gas business. Whether problems exist from the last well on the pad resulting in poor hole cleaning from reused mud, variability in perfectly centralized casing throughout the well, displacement rates that are slightly off, or thermal expansion cycles between cement-casing bond, there is a myriad of factors that can contribute to the start of micro-annuli permanently forming and getting worse during the well lifecycle.
When traditional cement remediation methods have maximized their effectiveness with operational tradeoffs and economic compromises, where do you turn? Until now, there has been no alternative to permanent-fixture casing expansion.
Local expansion is a simple way to stop the unwanted gas flow while correcting unintended annular sections. This one-run tool deployed by a electric-line operator leverages a telescoping cone that expands a radial set of hardened knuckle-bent fingers.
These fingers have a variable displacement distance allowing the flexibility of correcting a gradient of annuli along the wellbore. From small gaps, to areas where both casing and cement require plastic deformation to create a seal and prevent gas flow. Moreover, the exact same process can be quickly repeated at any target interval for engineered redundancy to fully eradicate all micro-annuli and backside gas flow problems with confidence.
HOW IT WORKS
The Local Expander™ applies an actual squeeze to the existing cement by expanding the casing internally.
- Fingers at the top end of the tool are pressed outward by an actuated cone.
- The fingers expand the casing locally.
- Due to the pressure of the ring on the cement, a ring shape is pressed into the casing. The pressure ring extends to the micro annulus
- RESULT: The cement is locally densified, and any gaps or small channels are sealed.
DENTED 7″ CSG X 9-5/8” CSG.
CUT-OUT SAMPLE OF REPAIRED ANNULUS
CT SCAN SHOWING THE DENSIFIED CEMENT
CONVEYED VIA ELECTRIC WIRELINE
The tool creates a series of crimps in the casing that eliminate the micro-annulus. By using an electric line and having a one-run tool, the Local Expander has achieved the same results as a conventional squeeze but at a fraction of the cost and effort.
SAFETY
Safety concern for workover operations is also significantly minimized with the implementation of the Local Expander. Crimping casing close to the surface allows crews to work under much safer conditions knowing without having to handle unwanted gas simultaneously.
PLUG AND ABANDON
Wells scheduled to be permanently taken out of service often lack the economic persuasion required to match the level of urgency as the start of the life cycle. For this reason, the annual inventory of wells to plug at the minimal possible expense dictate abandonment practices. Until now, there has not been a service on the market available to ensure pressure buildup won’t become a public problem. The Local Expander is the trusted choice for scheduled P&A because it can affordably conquer a burdensome issue that is commonly overlooked and ignored. With the Local Expander, P&A liability is significantly minimized with certainty in gas migration prevention practices.
REAL RESULTS
CASE HISTORIES
Case Study: Backside pressure in Pennsylvania well reduced to zero utilizing Local Expander™ Annular Squeeze Tool
Case Study: Pennsylvania DEP grants permission for operator to P&A well after expansion service
SHELL CANADA IN GROUNDBIRCH STOPS GAS ON A DIME IN MONTNEY BASIN
The Local Expander has exceeded expectations in recent field tests with the Shell Canada Production Team, stating after the first two wells with the Local Expander, they reduced SCVF from 500 litres/day to 0.00 litres/day. They are expecting to fully eradicate gas on future wells and have built the Local Expander into their programs as a service they can’t operate without.
REGULATORY
The Local Expander is the preferred solution for regulatory departments because it repairs micro annulus without the use of chemicals and perforation. Pennsylvania DEP and Colorado’s Oil & Gas Commission, to name a few, advocate the importance of eliminating this type of issue by finding a means to mitigate stray gas migration from the beginning.
Environmental
Because there are no permanently deployable tools, products, or chemicals left behind, the Local Expander leads the industry in an alternative service that leaves no trace beyond the intended service. Furthermore, keeping unwanted gases and liquids in the ground instead of permeating to surface on the backside of casing has always been the preferred choice.
Local Expander – Annular Squeeze Tool™
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Pump Down Perforating
Renegade Plug & Perf Services: A Better Experience
While pump down plug and perf operation may be only a small part of completions, it is critical that it is executed with precision and without creating the need for remedial work. Renegade has Plug and Perf specialists in every region of the U.S. equipped with specific local knowledge. Our goal is always 100% operational efficiency. Our equipment is meticulously inspected. We run comprehensive analytics before, throughout and after each job. We are known across the country for our fast response times and our over-the-top customer service.
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The Renegade Difference
We have a large truck fleet and always have additional equipment ready to deploy
We have multiple weight indicators, including wireless
We run 100% modular DIGITAL gun systems and intrinsically safe shooting systems.
Service support system – 24 hour on-call experts
Engineered modeling and reporting systems
Technology/service bundling options
Turn-key pricing
RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
PRE JOB
SOP information is reviewed with crews by management and made readily available to customers.
Pre-Frac Meeting with Crews
Customer Procedure
Downhole Modeling
Weight Indicator Calibrations by Engineers Completed and Presented to Management – Included in Job Folder
Cable Head Pullouts (Standard Cable) by Engineers Presented to Management – Included in Job Folder
Renegade Procedure – Including Job Specific JSAs
Equipment Inspections by Engineers and Crews
Job Equipment Loadout by Engineers and Crews
Cable Inspections – Internal Cable Book and Third-Party Reporting Made Available on All Trucks
Engineered Modeling System
JOB
Operating efficiency shared is with customers.
Weekly Job Summary Reports Shared In-person (ideally) or Digitally
360 Management Audit by Service Manager on Day 1
Utilization of BBS Observation Cards
Job Safety Assessments
Failure reports
- Replace Detonators Crimpers and Cutter Blades
- Inspect all Threads of Subs
- Monthly Inspections
- Documented Management Explosives Inventory
POST JOB
Extensive Post-Job information is shared with customers.
Job Report
Shot Sheets
Cross-Examined to Job Report
iScout Safety Document Such as BBS< RCA Report on Failures if Necessary
Operating Efficiency Updated for Customer and Company-Wide
COMMITMENT TO SAFETY
Committed to 100% Intrinsically Safe Detonators In Q4 of 2015 and 2016 when everyone else was switching to a less-safe, EB platform, we stuck with intrinsically safe shooting systems – We do not waiver on detonator quality and safety.
Implementation of Digital platforms and enhanced communication Aradia/iScout instant notifications and reporting for management and customers. Our customers can define their desired alerts. Training programs for employees. We’ve implemented regular training calendars for all roles
Extensive pre-job equipment checks facilitate safety and accuracy Real-time reports are available. Before the job even begins, the Renegade pump-down crew calibrates all equipment.
SSE Mentorship Program The Supervisors and co-workers must be able to readily identify Short Service Employee participants. Renegade Services assigns experienced employees to oversee the daily activities of those assigned to the SSE program to prevent work-related injuries and illnesses to new hires and temporary workers.
Company-wide AESC Gold Award for Safety Renegade has received the AESC gold award for safety every year since 2017.
Streamline® Greaseless Line
- Less friction compared to conventional non greaseless wireline, so longer lateral pump downs, less pick up weight off bottom.
- Proven – Plug & perf, and pump down line
- Less grease – no mess [HSE icon]
- Pulling through rubber VS Pulling through flow tubes
- No speed restriction
IDC TOOL
Renegade has adopted the IDC tool which is used strategically on highly deviated wells as a gun breaking system.
Applications include:
- Highly Deviated Wells
- Logging
- Tractor operations
- High-flow PL
- Oriented Perforating
- Gun Braking System
Renegade has Plug and Perf specialists in every region of the U.S.
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nuWAV camera
NuWAV™ Downhole InSight™ Camera
Downhole InSight™ Camera: Bringing you real-time footage of what is happening below.
When problems occur, consultants make recommendations based on the data at hand. Renegade is taking the guess-work out of wellbore troubleshooting by adding one more piece of critical data
The Downhole InSight™ NuWAV™ camera provides quality video of conditions downhole, allowing problem identification such as a stuck object, a split within the casing, deviation and anything else that is visible from inside the wellbore. This unique wellbore camera provides real-time imaging by capturing high-resolution video of the borehole environment. This data helps geologists and engineers reduce drilling fluid losses, and make educated decisions about completions methods, retrieval of lost tools, and integrity issues with tubing and casing. The high-resolution NuWAV™ camera helps to mitigate the uncertainty of downhole operations, and supports the operator’s formation evaluation program. Imaging systems from Renegade are a cost-effective and efficient method for gathering detailed downhole data.
This high-tech, versatile formation evaluation system is designed to gather the maximum amount of borehole imaging data. NuWAV™ is suitable for both conventional and deviated wells.
The imaging systems uses the latest optical sensor and state-of-the-art lens technologies to capture high definition images.
FEATURES
- Can be deployed over mono-conductor or multi-conductor wireline.
- Wide field of view unlike a standard image sensor that has a 4:3 or a 16:9 aspect ratio, Renegade uses a sensor with a 1:1 ratio meaning the camera has an impressive 180° FOV in both vertical and horizontal directions.
- High light output by combining an ultra-sensitive image sensor with high-output lighting, NuWAV™ camera can see in the most challenging environments.
- High-temperature rated to 257°F (125°C)
- High-resolution high-definition and high-frame rate recording provides customers with a video of superior quality.
- Light weight for easy transport and shipment.
Case StudIES
CASE STUDY: Downhole InSight™ NuWAV™ Camera identifies collapsed casing, helps customer determine well repair plans.
CASE STUDY: Downhole InSight™ NuWAV™ Camera Uncovers Failed Packer Retrieval
CASE STUDY: Downhole InSight™ NuWav™ Camera identifies obstruction in the well, decreasing critical NPT for the customer.
THE DOWNHOLE INSIGHT™ NuWavTM CAMERA IS ONLY AVAILABLE FROM RENEGADE SERVICES
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