Wireline Operations and Techniques

Course overview

Course outline

1. 1Day 1: Fundamentals of Wireline Operations and Well Completion

   • Understanding the evolution and applications of wireline operations in oil and gas production
   • Reviewing well completion systems and downhole equipment configurations
   • Identifying wireline units, power systems, and operational support equipment
   • Understanding depth measurement systems and wireline instrumentation
   • Reviewing wireline cable types, specifications, inspection, and maintenance practices
   • Understanding well integrity principles and safe operating limits
   • Exploring routine wireline intervention activities and operational planning
   • Applying safety principles and hazard awareness during wireline operations
2. 2Day 2: Wireline Tools and Pressure Control Systems

   • Understanding the purpose and operation of pressure control equipment
   • Reviewing lubricators, stuffing boxes, grease injection systems, and associated equipment
   • Understanding toolstring components and mechanical jar operations
   • Identifying common wireline service and remedial tools
   • Applying running and pulling techniques for downhole equipment
   • Understanding flow-control devices, landing systems, and completion accessories
   • Reviewing commonly used lock systems and flow-control equipment
   • Understanding gas lift principles and surface-controlled subsurface safety valve operations
3. 3Day 3: Toolstring Assembly and Operational Procedures

   • Performing wire inspection and testing procedures
   • Rigging up and operating pressure control equipment safely
   • Assembling wireline toolstrings using appropriate components
   • Operating pulling and retrieval tools for downhole interventions
   • Applying shifting tools during production equipment operations
   • Understanding sliding sleeve and completion equipment operations
   • Operating kickover tools for gas lift valve interventions
   • Troubleshooting operational challenges while maintaining safe work practices
4. 4Day 4: Gas Lift Systems and Downhole Equipment Operations

   • Understanding gas lift systems and mandrel configurations
   • Identifying common lock types and their operational applications
   • Setting, retrieving, and equalizing flow-control devices safely
   • Preparing equipment for open-hole and cased-hole wireline operations
   • Performing wireline deployment and retrieval procedures for production equipment
   • Applying best practices for gas lift valve inspection, servicing, and storage
   • Identifying operational challenges associated with locks, nipples, and gas lift systems
5. 5Day 5: Wireline Fishing and Electric Line Operations

   • Understanding the principles and objectives of wireline fishing operations
   • Planning fishing jobs using operational calculations and risk assessments
   • Identifying common fishing scenarios and selecting appropriate retrieval methods
   • Understanding gas lift mandrel replacement procedures and operational considerations
   • Reviewing electric line equipment and operational applications
   • Applying operational best practices to improve efficiency, safety, and reliability
   • Final workshop: Practical wireline intervention scenarios, lessons learned, and course review