Leak Rate identification & Risk Evaluation

Well & Asset Integrity

Leak rate determination is vital for regulatory compliance and safe well operations. ScanWell’s patented method provides precise, real-time measurements for gas, liquid, and combined leaks under dynamic conditions, ensuring adherence to industry standards.

Leak Rate Determination

Leak rate measurements are essential for ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining operational safety, and safeguarding the integrity of oil and gas wells. ScanWell’s advanced, patented methods provide precise and real-time measurements for gas, liquid, and combined leaks, tailored to dynamic operating conditions. With fully documented and traceable results, ScanWell empowers operators to meet regulatory requirements confidently, optimize well performance, and enhance safety across the lifecycle of their assets.

Leak Rate Measurements on Oil and Gas Wells: Essential for Compliance and Operational Integrity

Leak rate measurements are a critical component of oil and gas well integrity management. Accurate measurement ensures compliance with industry regulations and company standards while enabling safe and efficient well operations throughout their lifecycle. Key reasons for conducting monitoring leak rates:

  • Regulatory Compliance: Authorities and industry standards require leak rates to be measured against predefined acceptance criteria. This ensures that operations remain within safe and permissible thresholds.
  • Operational Safety: Accurate leak rate measurements help identify and mitigate risks associated with leaks, reducing the chances of environmental incidents or operational hazards.
  • Lifecycle Integrity: Monitoring leak rates over time ensures that wells remain within acceptable operating parameters, facilitating proactive maintenance and extending the well’s operational life.

ScanWell’s Direct Leak Rate Measurement Method

ScanWell offers a patented and direct leak rate measurement method, utilizing state-of-the-art instruments and techniques designed to deliver precise, reliable, and real-time data.

  1. Leak Type Coverage:
    • Gas Leaks: Flowmeters capable of accurately measuring gas flow rates under various pressure and temperature conditions.
    • Liquid Leaks: Acoustic tools designed to detect and measure liquid influx.
    • Combined Leaks: Methods that account for simultaneous gas and liquid leaks, providing an integrated leak rate measurement.
  2. Real-Time Monitoring in Dynamic Conditions:
    • Leak rates are measured under operational conditions, capturing fluctuations due to pressure changes, flow dynamics, and temperature variations.
    • Real-time data provides actionable insights, enabling operators to respond promptly to the findings.
  3. Patented Methodology:
    • ScanWell’s proprietary techniques ensure high accuracy and repeatability in leak metering.
    • Suitable for surface-level diagnostics without the need for intervention into the wellbore, providing flexibility in addressing diverse operational scenarios.
 

Ensuring Compliance with Regulatory and Industry Standards

  • Acceptance Criteria: Leak rate thresholds are defined by regulatory requirements, industry standards (such  API14B, or NORSOK), and company-specific guidelines. ScanWell’s leak rate measurements help ensure these thresholds are met.
  • Traceable and Documented Results: All leak rate data is fully documented and traceable, enabling operators to demonstrate compliance to regulators and auditors.
  • Periodic Measurements: Periodic leak rate measurements ensure wells remain within regulatory limits throughout their lifecycle, supporting long-term operational integrity.
 

Benefits of ScanWell’s Leak Rate Measurement Solutions

  1. Accurate Data: Precise instruments ensure reliable measurements, even in complex leak scenarios.
  2. Regulatory Assurance: Tailored methods guarantee compliance with all relevant standards and guidelines.
  3. Operational Efficiency: Real-time monitoring allows for quick decision-making and minimizes downtime.
  4. Comprehensive Reports: Detailed documentation supports transparency and simplifies regulatory reporting.
  5. Enhanced Safety: By identifying and quantifying leaks promptly, risks to personnel, the environment, and assets are minimized.
 

Leak rate measurements are essential for ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining operational safety, and safeguarding the integrity of oil and gas wells. ScanWell’s advanced, patented methods provide precise and real-time measurements for gas, liquid, and combined leaks, tailored to dynamic operating conditions. With fully documented and traceable results, ScanWell empowers operators to meet regulatory requirements confidently, optimize well performance, and enhance safety across the lifecycle of their assets.

Well & Asset Integrity

Downhole Leak Rate

  • Compliance: Ensures adherence to regulations and industry standards.
  • Precision: Measures gas, liquid, and combined leaks with patented tools.
  • Real-Time Data: Monitors leaks under dynamic conditions for quick action.
  • Traceable Results: Fully documented for transparency and reporting.
  • Benefits: Enhances safety, minimizes downtime, and supports well integrity.

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