METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR COMPLETING A WELL

摘要

Methods and tools are described to reduce sanding including the steps of fracturing the cement sheath (13) in a localized zone around the casing (111) and having the fractured zone act as sand filter between the formation and openings (113) in the casing (111), with the openings being best pre-formed but temporarily blocked so as to allow a conventional primary cementing of the casing. The fracturing step can also be used for remedial operation to reopen blocked formation or screens.