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Enhancing Well Integrity Using Field-Proven SCP Solutions

Presented by Paul Hazel, Global Solutions Director – Well Completion Solutions

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Mitigating Sustained Casing Pressure with Paul Hazel

Sustained Casing Pressure (SCP) is one of the most widespread and persistent well integrity issues. In this on-demand webinar, Paul Hazel, Global Solution Director for Well Completion Solutions at Welltec, shares technical insights into its root causes and presents life-of-well solutions, supported by real-world data and field examples.

With over 35 years of experience in well design, integrity assurance, and lower completions, Paul brings a deep understanding of barrier performance and long-term risk mitigation. Since joining Welltec in 2008, he has led the company’s global completions strategy, driving technology integration and performance-focused solutions for complex well environments.

Webinar agenda

  • Root causes and impact of SCP
  • Cement-related integrity challenges
  • Case studies: B-annulus protection, and liner tie-back improvement
  • Enhancing integrity in tie-back installations
  • Reliable barrier solutions with Metal Expandable Packers
  • How Welltec supports long-term integrity and operational assurance
  • Relevant technical paper available on the webinar page for further reference

Evolution of a Well Annular Barrier for Mitigation of SCP

SPE-180020-MS

To complement the webinar discussion, this SPE paper provides a detailed overview of the engineering principles, qualification process, and field deployment of Welltec’s WAB® system.

The paper highlights how metal expandable barrier technology, when combined with sensor-based verification through the Well Data Monitor (WDM), offers a reliable and field-proven method for addressing Sustained Casing Pressure (SCP), particularly in complex or high-pressure environments. 

 

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Challenges relevant to SCP

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Offshore engineers on a platform handle equipment during cement replacement in an Albian reservoir off Albania's coast.

Well construction and integrity

We eliminate Sustained Casing Pressure (SCP) and prevent methane emissions to ensure long-term well integrity and environmental compliance. Our metal expandable packers provide ISO 14310 V0/V3 gas-tight seals in open or cased holes, offering life-of-well barriers. Integrated early, they support a cost-effective, safe, and sustainable well design.