Drill-outs. Coil tubing or stick pipe.
Planned on software, watched in real time. We model the job before it starts, monitor every coiled tubing string while it runs, and bring all the tools.
Production
What a drill-out does
In a plug-and-perf completion, a plug is set between each frac stage. Before the well can produce, those plugs have to be drilled out to open the full wellbore.
Drill-outs run a motor and mill either on coiled tubing (a continuous string, quick to run with constant circulation) or on jointed “stick” pipe from a rig. The right choice depends on lateral length, pressure and the well’s plan.
How the job runs
Step by step.
- 1
Model the job
Design software predicts how the string and fluids will behave in this well.
- 2
Rig up
Coil unit or rig, pumps, blending and flowback are tied in.
- 3
Mill the plugs
Plugs are drilled out stage by stage, circulating debris to surface.
- 4
Watch the string
Real-time modeling and fatigue software track string integrity throughout.
- 5
Clean out and hand over
The wellbore is cleaned up and ready for production.
TCES equipment
What we bring.
| Job design | Software predicts coiled tubing string performance and fluid behavior |
|---|---|
| Monitoring | Electronic data acquisition with real-time modeling |
| String integrity | Fatigue software tracks every coiled tubing work string |
| Tooling | We supply all the tools the coiled tubing job needs |
| Conveyance | Coiled tubing or stick pipe |
“I would like to sincerely thank TCES for being one of my favorite vendors that I have worked with. Thank you for the high level of service.”
Coil Tubing Supervisor, service company
FAQ
Coil tubing & stick pipe drill-outs questions.
Coil tubing or stick pipe: which is better?
Neither is always better. Coiled tubing runs quickly with continuous circulation. Jointed pipe from a rig can be the choice for longer laterals or where more weight and torque are needed. We help pick based on the well.
Why model the job first?
Modeling predicts string forces and fluid behavior, so the plan avoids lock-up and fatigue problems before anyone is on location.
What is string fatigue monitoring?
Coiled tubing fatigues each time it is bent on and off the reel. Fatigue software tracks that wear so a string is retired before it can fail downhole.
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