Journal of Petroleum Technology, Vol.56, No.7, 53-54, 2004
Coiled-tubing-conveyed fracturing: an alternative to workover figs
In the high-pressure deep wells of the Hassi Messaoud field, proppant fracturing has increased production significantly, prolonging the economic life of many wells. The availability of coiled-tubing (CT) equipment in the field provides the means to stimulate the wells without a workover rig. When coupled with a mechanical isolation system, the CT fracturing technique protects the production tubing from high treating pressure and abrasive proppants.