Sand Control – Downhole Gauge Analysis (Aug 2023)

Join us to explore the key factors influencing the success of sand control treatments, the power of downhole gauge analysis in gathering valuable data, and how this data can be utilized for continuous improvement.

Discover different gauge types, theoretical insights, optimal positioning, and added value obtained from analysis. Presented by industry experts, this interactive session will provide invaluable knowledge and discussions.

Led by

Ramy Hatem

Remedial Sand Control – The Toughest Challenge? (March 2023)

Many oil and gas wells face late life sand production challenges. Mechanical and chemical remedial sand control techniques for such wells have been available for several years, yet still not widely practised today. Join us to discuss these techniques, their limitations and why, although apparently simple, they are often so challenging.

Led by

Ian Mickelburgh

PackPro 6.0 Launch (September 2022)

The wait is over! We’re thrilled to launch PackPro 6.0, the brand new version of our software solution for sand control simulation, evaluation and optimization.

Discover all the latest features, including:

-New User Interface

-Modularization

-Chart Customization

-Wellbore Visualization

-And many others!

Led by

Kesavan Govinathan

Stand Alone Screens (June 2022)

The use of a single stage solids screening device to enable fluid production from wells was the original sand control technique. Whilst the fundamentals remain unchanged, the filtration devices used for such completions, and our understanding of them, have changed significantly.

In this webinar, we review the development of stand-alone-screen completions, the challenges, the limitations, and the evolution of the equipment and understanding which is essential for their successful application.

Led by

Ian Mickelburgh

Shunt Packing with Diverter Subs (March 2022)

In this webinar, we discuss the use of diverter subs with shunt tubes during gravel packing to reduce the pressure seen in the open hole and prevent fracturing.

After a brief review of shunted gravel packing, we discuss what a diverter sub is and how it affects packing. We then demonstrate how modelling can be applied to determine the optimum number and placement of the diverter subs in the completion.

Led by

Ray Tibbles

DataPro Launch (November 21)

We’re excited to introduce our new data handling software that makes it easy to manage numerical data in any application!

It facilitates the importing, modification, merging, plotting and exporting of datasets with the following key features:

-Import data from any file and in any open format

-Seamlessly handle large data sets

-Modify data using offsets, multipliers, averaging and formulas

-Visually align multiple datasets using “click and drag” and merge into a single dataset

-Segment data into multiple ranges for easier analysis

-Create fully customizable charts with markers and annotations

-Export data numerically or as a report

-Supports data from any industry

Led by

Samyak Jain

High Rate Water Pack Design and Modelling (June 21)

High Rate Water Pack (HRWP) treatments are performed around the world in cased hole wells to combine the benefits of gravel packing with some of those of fracturing. Despite their popularity as a sand control technique, there has never been a software model developed for their application in soft rock formations, so their design and execution has been largely driven by a trial and error approach.

This webinar covers the design considerations of HRWP treatments and introduces the first software model combining both wellbore packing and creation of small fractures in soft rock formations. We’ll look at how this can be used in the planning and evaluation of HRWP treatments to reduce risk, maximize packing and continuously improve operations.

Led by

Kesavan Govinathan

Gravel Packing with ICDs (March 21)

Operators are increasingly seeking the combined benefits of gravel packing for sand control and ICD/AICD technology for improved recovery. This results in a challenging completion design with conflicting requirements for a low pressure drop through the screens during gravel packing to facilitate effective placement, and a higher pressure drop during production to facilitate a uniform inflow profile along the interval.

This webinar will cover the challenges associated with these completions and how the industry’s first ICD/AICD gravel pack model can be used to better understand and optimize the various configurations, helping to expand the successful application of these completions.

Led by

Philip Wassouf

Sand Control Forum (November 2020)

DuneFront's first interactive online forum where our team of experts answered your sand control questions during a live session. We enjoyed the discussion and appreciate all your feedback which will help us make the next one even better.

Led by

DuneFront Team

Learning from Sand Control Installation Failures (August 2020)

While every sand control completion is designed for success, things don't always go to plan during the installation. Failures can range from minor issues that can be easily remedied to catastrophic events that put the entire well, and investment, at risk. Regardless of severity, it is critical that all failures are analyzed to determine the root cause, prevent them from being repeated and protect asset value.

This webinar introduces several case studies of failures that occurred during sand control installations and discusses the investigative process and techniques used to identify the root causes. Examples include events such as screen/wash-pipe damage, bridging, hole collapse, and packer seal failure. The webinar will provide key insights into downhole events and mechanisms that can be used to minimize risk and improve future completions.

Led by

Kesavan Govinathan