Slickline

Wireline operations are essential for performing a variety of downhole tasks in oil, gas, and geothermal wells without removing the tubing. A wireline, typically a braided steel cable, is deployed from the surface to carry out these operations, which include:

Key Applications:

• Formation Evaluation Logging: Tools are used to measure downhole properties such as resistivity, porosity, and density. This data is crucial for assessing reservoir characteristics, identifying hydrocarbon zones, and guiding production strategies.
• Production Logging: Monitors fluid flow profiles and well performance by measuring fluid velocity, temperature, and pressure, helping optimize production and diagnose well issues.
• Cased Hole Logging: Evaluates the integrity of well casing and cement, detects corrosion, and identifies zones for remediation or stimulation.
• Perforating: Deploys shaped charges to create openings in the casing and formation, initiating or enhancing production.
• Sampling: Collects fluid samples from downhole reservoirs for analysis, aiding in reservoir characterization and production optimization.
• Well Intervention: Handles various tasks such as setting or retrieving downhole equipment, performing well cleanouts, and conducting sand control.

Electric Line (E-Line) Operations:

E-Line operations use an electrically powered cable for both data transmission and power supply to downhole tools. This allows for more precise control and real-time data acquisition during tasks such as logging, perforating, fluid sampling, and well intervention. E-Line is particularly valuable in operations requiring immediate data feedback and precise tool operation.

Slickline Operations:

Slickline operations involve a single, solid wire used primarily for the mechanical conveyance of tools. It is commonly used for setting and retrieving downhole equipment, performing well interventions, and conducting plug and abandonment tasks. Slickline is a cost-effective option for simpler mechanical tasks where electrical data transmission is not required.

Geothermal Applications:

In geothermal wells, wireline operations—including E-Line and Slickline—are used for temperature and pressure logging, fluid sampling, geophysical surveys, and other reservoir monitoring tasks to optimize energy production.

Wireline operations offer several advantages, such as real-time data acquisition, minimal operational footprint, and the ability to perform multiple tasks in a single trip. They are critical for reservoir evaluation, production optimization, and well integrity management.