Why Choose Atlas Copco Utility Series for Wireline Applications?

What is a Wireline in oil & gas?

In the oil and gas industry, wireline refers to a long, thin cable used to lower equipment, tools, or sensors into a wellbore. Wirelines are used primarily for two types of operations:

1. Logging Operations (also called wireline logging): Sensors and tools are lowered into the wellbore to measure various properties of the subsurface, such as rock formation characteristics, fluid content, and pressure. These measurements help in evaluating the potential for oil and gas production.
2. Completion and Maintenance Operations: Wireline tools are used to perform operations like setting plugs, retrieving stuck tools, cutting tubing, or perforating the well casing to allow oil or gas to flow.

Wirelines can be classified into two types:

• Slickline: A smooth, thin cable that is typically used for simpler operations, like mechanical tasks (e.g., retrieving or setting valves).
• Electric Line (E-line): A wireline with an electrical conductor core used for more complex operations, including real-time data transmission during logging or tool control.

The use of wireline is crucial for well diagnostics, optimization, and intervention.

What is the use of compressors in wireline?

In the oil and gas industry, a perforating job in wireline operations is a process used to create pathways between the wellbore and the oil or gas reservoir, allowing hydrocarbons to flow into the wellbore for production. Here’s a breakdown of the process:

1. Equipment and Setup: Perforation is typically carried out using a wireline perforating gun, which is lowered into the well on a wireline cable. This gun contains shaped charges or small explosive charges designed to create precise holes through the well casing and into the surrounding rock formation.
2. Initiating Perforation: Once the perforating gun reaches the target depth, the charges are detonated, creating small tunnels (perforations) that extend from the wellbore through the casing and cement into the reservoir rock.
3. Flow Path Creation: These perforations provide a pathway for trapped oil and gas to flow from the reservoir into the wellbore, facilitating extraction. Proper perforation design is critical as it influences the efficiency of production.
4. Application in Completion: Perforating is usually part of the well completion process, following drilling and casing. It is carefully planned to maximize contact with productive reservoir zones and minimize the potential for formation damage.

Perforating jobs are essential for the controlled production of oil and gas and are widely used in both conventional and unconventional wells.

Why do we suggest Atlas Copco utility series to our wireline customers?

The Atlas Copco Utility Series air compressors are a perfect fit for such applications as they are portable, oil-injected, rotary screw air compressors designed for various industrial applications, including those in the Wireline applications. These compressors are known for their compact design, ease of use, and energy efficiency, making them well-suited for mobile and on-site applications.

Key Features of Atlas Copco Utility Series Air Compressors:

1. Compact Design:
   • The Utility series compressors are designed to be compact and lightweight, which allows for easy installation on trucks, trailers, or other mobile platforms. This makes them ideal for use in remote locations or for applications that require mobility, such as wireline operations in the oil and gas sector.
2. Power and Performance:
   • These compressors provide a range of power options, typically with pressure ratings between 7 bar (102 psi) and 12 bar (174 psi), and flow capacities varying from around 3.5 to 13 cubic meters per minute (123 to 460 CFM). This ensures sufficient air supply for tasks such as pneumatic tool operation, well cleaning, and pressure control in wireline jobs.
3. Durability and Reliability:
   • Atlas Copco is known for building robust equipment, and the Utility series compressors are no exception. They are designed to withstand harsh conditions often encountered in industrial and oilfield environments, ensuring reliability and longevity.
4. Energy Efficiency:
   • The Utility series compressors are designed to be energy-efficient, with advanced controls and features to minimize fuel consumption and operational costs. This is important in both wireline operations and other heavy-duty industrial applications where cost efficiency is a concern.
5. Low Noise Levels:
   • Noise pollution is an important consideration in many work environments. The Utility series compressors are engineered to operate with relatively low noise levels, making them more suitable for locations with noise restrictions or in close proximity to other operations.
6. Easy Maintenance:
   • The Utility series is designed with easy access to key components, which simplifies maintenance and reduces downtime. This makes it easier for operators to keep the equipment in top condition, improving operational efficiency.