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CS 160
North America
GOA
CONTINENTAL SHELF

Gas lift valves retrieved on the first attempt

GLVs retrieved on the first attempt after two BLUESPARK runs delivered 6000 pulses in less than a day to clear scale from side pocket mandrels.

GLVs retrieved on the first attempt after two BLUESPARK runs delivered 6000 pulses in less than a day to clear scale from side pocket mandrels.

Key results

  • Targeted Treatment Pulses targeted complex profiles of SPM
  • Two-runs delivered 6000 pulses
  • Less than a day treatment time
  • 100% retrieval on the first attempt
gas lift valves treatment results, CS 160

Challenge

A client was unable to retrieve GLVs with conventional means, including chemicals & brushes.

Outcome

  • BlueSpark’s 212 tool broke up scale restricting the side pockets—restoring access and resolving a long-standing operational challenge.

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