Wireline Operations and Techniques

Many of today’s most vital oilfield operations depend directly on the use of wireline, a strong, thin length of wire cable mounted on a powered reel. Wireline is particularly important during completion and production. Field operators can run anything from a basic downhole directional survey to the most delicate gamma ray formation log on wireline. They can fire perforating charges at precisely determined downhole locations, back off a string of stuck pipe, retrieve a wrench, or manipulate complex subsurface well pressure and flow controls.

This Wireline Operations and Techniques training course covers the development of wireline operations, describes wireline equipment, and describes the various operations (diagnostic, troubleshooting, and completion and production maintenance) performed using wireline equipment.

This PetroKnowledge training course will highlight: 

• Define what is meant by ‘wireline operations’
• Identify the circumstances in which wireline operations are carried out
• Describe the key steps involved in wireline operations
• Explain the importance of pressure control during wireline operations
• Identify the hazards posed by wireline operations
• Describe the mitigation measures that can be used to control the risks posed by wireline operations
• Explain the actions to take in an emergency situation

At the end of this Wireline Operations and Techniques training course, you will learn to:

• Recognize and explain function of, slick line, and wireline equipment
• Recognize and explain function of the Pressure Control Equipment and Bottom-hole assemblies for slick line and wireline interventions.
• Identify common applications for slick line, wireline interventions
• Assess the pros and cons of each intervention and evaluate which intervention type to utilizes for various job problems
• Identify and describe critical job design considerations for each job type of intervention that should be present in a contractor proposal
• Discuss risks associated with each type of intervention and the corresponding mitigation controls recommended for each job type
• Enhance rigless intervention safety, efficiency, and success by applying industry best practices and lessons learned for each job type
• Apply an up-to-date knowledge on wireline equipment, techniques and operations during well completion, servicing, work over and production

• Wireline Operation Engineer
• Wireline Engineer
• Subsurface Engineer
• Production Engineer
• Field Support
• Petroleum Engineers
• Production Technologists
• Geoscience Engineer
• Facility / Process Engineer

This Wireline Operations and Techniques training course will be presented using properly designed slides, some and animation on relevant issues. A printed manual containing all the slides and/or electronic form in PDF will be delivered to each attendant. Teaching methods include also pre and postevaluation test on related issues. Several examples of actual wireline operations will be presented.

By attending this Wireline Operations and Techniques training course, the organization will develop staff that can maximize production and recovery, in a safe, sustainable and cost-effective manner. The organization will be benefit from: 

• Plan effective operation by understanding the techniques of the equipment and the use of equipment before the operation works
• Improve the effectiveness of wire line operations via accurate identification of the problems causing a fishing job
• Improve the effectiveness and efficiency of braided line fishing during the operation by learning how to use braided line equipment in a correct technique

• Understand the common applications of Slick line, non-conductive braided cable and e-line (logging cable)
• Learn the configuration of a basic wireline tool string and how it is manipulated
• Know the jobs could be conducted by different types of wireline
• Identify the best practice during job preparation and job execution
• Know all aspect of well control during wireline operations