Interwell helps operators optimise coiled tubing rig-up with real-time pressure monitoring via cloud-enabled Iconic iDT, cutting rig time and reducing costs while enhancing safety and efficiency

A major operator in Qatar required real-time pressure monitoring below the backpressure valve (BPV) in a closed well with no perforations during the rig-up of coiled tubing.

To optimise rig time and reduce costs, precise, live data was essential to avoid unnecessary rigging of pressure control equipment (PCE).

Traditional methods were not sufficient to meet the demands of the operation, and the client sought a solution that could provide accurate, real-time pressure insights through a cloud-enabled platform, enabling remote monitoring and seamless integration into their operational workflow without disrupting timelines or budget constraints.

SOLUTION

Screenshot from Interwell’s cloud-based monitoring platform

To address this challenge, Interwell deployed the Iconic Digital Transponder (iDT), integrated with a secure cloud-based monitoring platform, delivering an innovative and efficient solution tailored to the client’s needs.

The key elements of the solution included:

• Real-time pressure data: The iDT provided live, accurate readings from below the BPV, ensuring precise monitoring during coiled tubing rig-up.

• Cloud-enabled accessibility: A secure cloud platform transmitted data directly to engineers in town, enabling remote monitoring and eliminating the need for on-site presence.

• Operational optimisation: The ability to verify pressure conditions remotely allowed the operation to proceed without deploying PCE, significantly reducing rig time and complexity.

• Collaborative decision-making: Remote access facilitated seamless coordination between field teams and technical experts, enabling faster and better-informed decisions.

This cutting-edge solution combined advanced acoustic technology with cloud-enabled accessibility to redefine well monitoring in the region and solidifying Interwell’s position as a leader in digital technologies.

VALUE CREATED

The implementation of the Iconic iDT, combined with a cloud-based monitoring platform, brought significant value to the operation.

By eliminating the need for PCE deployment, the operation saved approximately 30 per cent in rig time, which allowed for faster completion schedules.

This also translated into cost efficiency, with the client achieving a 15 per cent reduction in overall expenses compared to traditional monitoring methods.

Additionally, the cloud-enabled solution enhanced safety by significantly reducing on-site personnel requirements, thereby minimising exposure to hazardous environments.

Finally, this deployment marked the first implementation of cloud-based acoustic monitoring in the Middle East, reinforcing the operator's reputation for embracing innovation and positioning Interwell as a technological pioneer in the industry.