Maximizing efficiency and cost savings in smart well completion with 5.5" Ace Splice Carrier (ASC)

Ace streamlined a 3-zone smart well completion on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, cutting rig time and costs while ensuring cable management under challenging conditions.

Highlights

Eliminated need for splice subs and fast connectors
Secured flatpacks, splices, and cable crossings
Reduced cost and saved 6 hours of rig time per unit

The challenge

The client was working on a 3-zone smart well completion, utilizing 7 control lines, including flatpacks, with multiple service vendors involved. The key challenges included:

Avoiding the use of splice subs and fast connectors
Protecting bare control lines while accommodating all splice types
Managing the requirement to cross cables downhole without compromising safety or efficiency

The solution

Avoiding splice subs and fast connectors:

The 5.5" Ace Splice Carrier (ASC) eliminated the need for splice subs and fast connectors through its innovative design and setting mechanism. This simplified installation and reduced complexity.

Protecting bare control lines while accommodating diverse splice types:

The ASC offered secure, protective housing for control line splices, shielding bare lines while accommodating all required splice types effectively.

Managing cable crossings downhole:

Engineered for efficient cable management, the ASC securely positioned downhole cable crossings without compromising safety or operational efficiency. Its compact design minimized the risk of damage and optimized cable handling.

The result

The ASC delivered significant operational advantages, including:

Time savings: Saved 6 hours of rig time per unit.
Cost reduction: Simplified assembly and removed the need for additional components, making the process faster, safer, and more economical.