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Plug Back Operation

The document outlines a plug-back operation conducted at UGHW-45, aimed at sealing off deeper sections of the wellbore to develop a shallower reservoir and ensure well integrity. The operation involved a sequence of steps including cementing and circulation to isolate reservoirs and prevent fluid migration. Despite challenges, the plug-back operation is deemed valuable for optimizing well performance and accessing new production opportunities.

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Plug Back Operation

The document outlines a plug-back operation conducted at UGHW-45, aimed at sealing off deeper sections of the wellbore to develop a shallower reservoir and ensure well integrity. The operation involved a sequence of steps including cementing and circulation to isolate reservoirs and prevent fluid migration. Despite challenges, the plug-back operation is deemed valuable for optimizing well performance and accessing new production opportunities.

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PLUG BACK OPERATION IN UGHW-

45

BY :
KAREEM
ZAINAB
OUTLINE

• Introduction

• Well objective

• Plug back (operation) objective

• Sequence of operation

• Conclusion
INTRODUCTION

o On Thursday 22nd of may 2025, I was sent to

the location UGHW-45 to observe the plug-

back operation.

o Spent 2 weeks in the field during which I

observed several operations pertaining to

plug-back job.

o Subsequent slides would capture some of the

lessons learnt from these operation.


WELL OBJECTIVE

o The primary objective is to develop a

shallower reservoir at approximately 9,150ft.

o Secondary objective is to appraise the deeper

sands and subsequently plug-back after

appraisal.
WHAT IS A PLUG-BACK OPERATION

• A plug back operation is an operation that is


carried out to seal off some sections of a
wellbore (open-hole) during a drilling
operation.

• Plug back operations can be carried in the


following scenarios:

o To seal-off deeper sections of a wellbore


after appraisal

o To temporarily abandon some sections of the


well during side-track
OBJECTIVE OF UGHW-45 PLUG-BACK OPERATION

The primary goal of this operation was to permanently abandon the deeper sections

of the wellbore by setting cement plugs from approximately 11,073 to 12,073 ft (Plug

1) and 9,150 to 9,650ft (Plug 2). This was aimed at isolating the reservoirs at these

depths to achieve the following:

o Prevent fluid migration

o Well integrity

o Ensure HSE compliance


SEQUENCE OF OPERATION (1/2)

• Run in stinger and circulate the wellbore clean


with OBM

• Set slips on the drill pipe

• Pressure test the surface line to 4000psi

• Pump 37 bbl of spacer (5BPM)

• Pump 171 bbl of cement slurry (5BPM)

• Pump 4.8 bbl of spacer

• Pump 188 bbl of Oil Based mud (6BPM)


SEQUENCE OF OPERATION (2/2)

• Run in stinger and circulate the wellbore

• Spot 47 bbl of Hi-vis as the base

• Pump 40 bbl of spacer

• Pump 85 bbl of cement slurry

• Pump 4.8 bbl of spacer

• Pump 151 bbl of Oil based mud

• WOC until cement achieve at least 500 psi

• Pull the stinger out to the surface.


CEMENT PUMP

MUD PUMP
BOP
CONCLUSION

In conclusion, a plug-back operation is a necessary and highly valuable well

intervention, designed to strategically control downhole conditions.

This operation present challenges, such as pulling drill pipes out of unset cement

due to lost circulation which can increase operational risk.

However, the potential to access new shallower reservoir and enhance

production, highlights the value of this technique in optimizing well performance.

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