Increased Profit Margin
The efficiency of this method allowed the operator to achieve an 18% higher profit margin than originally anticipated.
Environmental Protection
By avoiding traditional excavation, the project minimized surface disruption, aligning with sustainable practices and reducing the ecological footprint.
Operational Continuity
The non-invasive technique enabled uninterrupted production at nearby wellheads, ensuring no loss in productivity during the abandonment process.
Estimated Value Savings
Project Description
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22 September 2023
The Cut
The innovative subsurface cutting approach was completed 75% faster than conventional methods, ensuring zero production loss for the surrounding wellheads. The operation not only met all regulatory standards but also preserved the integrity of nearby well operations, optimizing efficiency and minimizing environmental impact.
Increased Profit Margin
The efficiency of this method allowed the operator to achieve an 18% higher profit margin than originally anticipated.
Environmental Protection
A conventional approach would have required a cutting torch, along with hot work procedures and additional ignition-related precautions. NuWave’s no-ignition cutting method helped reduce safety concerns related to potential ignition points.
Operational Continuity
The non-invasive technique enabled uninterrupted production at nearby wellheads, ensuring no loss in productivity during the abandonment process.
Estimated Value Savings
Estimated Value Savings
Increased Profit Margin
The efficiency of this method allowed the operator to achieve an 18% higher profit margin than originally anticipated.
Environmental Protection
A conventional approach would have required a cutting torch, along with hot work procedures and additional ignition-related precautions. NuWave’s no-ignition cutting method helped reduce safety concerns related to potential ignition points.
Operational Continuity
Once the tool was built, tested, installed, and the work area was prepared, the 24” cut was completed in approximately 30 minutes. The client estimated that NuWave’s approach saved approximately 240 to 360 hours compared to the traditional method.
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The Issue
An oil and gas operator in California needed to abandon 50 surface wellheads between 2020 and 2022. The worksite posed several challenges due to its proximity to active wellheads, necessitating a method that minimized disruption, met regulatory standards, and reduced environmental impact. Traditional abandonment methods, which involve extensive excavation, would risk interference with surrounding wells and could lead to production loss.
The Solution
Nuwave Industries utilized a subsurface cutting system, which was inserted directly into the wellbore to execute the cut-and-cap operations. This method eliminated the need for surface excavation, significantly reducing environmental disturbance and enabling safe, precise cuts in close proximity to active wellheads. By eliminating excavation, the team reduced downtime and ensured a safer working environment.