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Coiled Tubing in Oil & Gas Operations

Learn how coiled tubing supports oil and gas operations. Discover its uses in upstream oil and gas, well intervention, and boosting production efficiency.

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Coiled Tubing in Oil & Gas Operations

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  1. COILED TUBING IN OIL & GAS OPERATIONS Powering Safe, Fast, and Flexible Well Interventions www.getglobalgroup.com

  2. TABLE OF CONTENT 01 INTroduction 02 WHAT IS COILED TUBING? 03 COILED Tubing Equipment 04 Advantages of Coiled Tubing 05 LIMITATIONS OF COILed Tubing 06 SAFETY CONSIDerations 07 CONCLUSION

  3. WHAT IS COILED TUBING? Coiled tubing is essentially a long, flexible steel pipe that can be injected into wells that are still under production. It is manufactured in continuous lengths, typically ranging from 1 inch to 3.25 inches in outer diameter, allowing it to adapt to different well conditions and applications. One of its most important advantages is the ability to provide real-time well interventions without shutting in or killing the well, which minimizes production losses. Because of its strength, flexibility, and adaptability, coiled tubing is suitable for a wide variety of operations, from simple cleanouts to advanced drilling and logging activities.

  4. A coiled tubing unit is made up of several critical components that work together to ensure safe and efficient operations. The reel is the large spool that stores and transports the continuous tubing. The injector head is responsible for pushing and pulling the tubing into and out of the wellbore, applying controlled force to overcome well pressures. The control cabin serves as the operator’s station, equipped with monitoring and control systems that provide real-time data during operations. COILED TUBING EQUIPMENT The power pack supplies the hydraulic power necessary to run the system, while the pressure control equipment (PCE), including blowout preventers, ensures the safety of the well and prevents any uncontrolled release of fluids or gases. Each of these components plays a crucial role in the effectiveness of a coiled tubing operation.

  5. ADVANTAGES OF COILED TUBING • Enables live well interventions without killing the well. • Saves time and reduces operational costs compared to workover rigs. • Compact equipment with a smaller surface footprint. • Highly versatile, suitable for multiple applications. • Reduces downtime and improves well productivity. • Safer operations due to continuous tubing (fewer connections).

  6. LIMITATIONS OF COILED TUBING • Depth limitations due to tubing strength and reel capacity (≈30,000 ft max). • Tubing fatigue and wear occur with repeated use. • High equipment purchase and operating costs. • Requires specialized crews and advanced training. • Limited mechanical strength compared to jointed pipe. • Not suitable for all types of wells and heavy-duty operations.

  7. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Safety is of utmost importance in coiled tubing operations due to the high pressures and risks involved. Proper pressure control equipment, including blowout preventers, must always be in place to maintain well integrity and prevent accidents. Continuous monitoring of tubing fatigue is essential, as undetected weaknesses in the pipe can lead to failures during critical operations. Operators must strictly adhere to well control procedures, ensuring that risks are minimized at every stage. Crew members are required to undergo proper training and certification, as handling coiled tubing units demands both technical knowledge and operational discipline. Regular maintenance and inspection of the equipment further enhance reliability and ensure that safety standards are consistently met.

  8. CONCLUSION Coiled tubing has proven itself as a versatile and highly valuable tool in the modern oil and gas industry. Its ability to perform a variety of well interventions quickly, safely, and without interrupting production makes it indispensable in upstream operations. By saving time, reducing costs, and minimizing risks, coiled tubing provides significant advantages over traditional methods. With continuous innovation, such as coiled tubing drilling and digital monitoring systems, its range of applications is expanding even further. As the industry evolves, coiled tubing will remain a critical technology for efficient and sustainable oil and gas production.

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