In wireline and perforating work, safety is not optional—it’s a necessity. The use of wireline perforating guns and perforating systems in cased hole well services comes with risks that require strict adherence to safety standards. One of the most crucial procedures in perforation well operations is the check fire procedure, especially when using RED detonators. …
I remember the first time I performed a check fire procedure on a wireline perforation job. The weight of responsibility sat heavy on my shoulders. Ensuring the correct firing sequence in a perforation well isn’t just about following protocol—it’s about wireline safety, well integrity, and operational efficiency. A misstep here can have severe consequences, which …
A Story from the Field: The Importance of Stray Voltage Checks Working in wireline services oil and gas, I’ve learned that the smallest details can make or break a job. One such detail that often gets overlooked is the presence of stray voltage at the wellsite. The first time I encountered this issue, it nearly …
Some clients require an on-location rod test to confirm that BOPs function correctly under well pressure conditions. This is where downhole tools and wireline pressure control equipment come into play. Case Study: A Near Miss That Reinforced Best Practices During a cased hole wireline job, a team I worked with skipped a rod test to …
One of the most overlooked yet critical aspects of wireline well logging and cased hole logging is the proper equalization of the lubricator. Failing to perform this procedure correctly can result in dropped tools, damaged equipment, job delays, and even safety hazards. I’ve seen firsthand how improper wireline pressure control equipment handling can turn a …
The Reality of Tool and Unit Failures in Wireline Logging Out in the field, wireline well logging operations are high-stakes. Every tool and unit plays a critical role in cased hole logging, perforation well services, and pipe recovery. But equipment failures are inevitable, and when a logging cable, wireline truck, or perforating gun goes down, …
Understanding the Importance of Radiation Documentation Reporting Radiation plays a significant role in wireline logging and cased hole well services, particularly in formation evaluation and production logging services. Proper documentation and compliance with regulatory standards are critical to ensuring safety and operational efficiency in wireline well logging. During a regulatory inspection, missing documentation can lead …
The Four Phases of Wireline Training Every wireline field engineer starts somewhere, but the path from a beginner to a skilled professional in wireline well logging and cased hole well services is rigorous. I remember when I first began this journey—each phase tested not only my technical abilities but also my resilience and adaptability. The …
In my years of working with wireline logging and cased hole well services, I have seen firsthand how a small failure can turn into a costly mistake. Recently, we encountered a problem with setting tool parts that were not manufactured by the original tool supplier. Over the last 60 days, two rupture disc retaining nuts …
Understanding the Need for Wireline Monitoring In the cased hole logging service market, wireline integrity is a critical factor in maintaining safe and efficient wellsite operations. Without proper monitoring, degraded cables can lead to costly failures, jeopardizing well integrity, downhole tool deployment, and formation evaluation. This is why wireline service companies emphasize routine condition reporting …
