EV0-Trieve™ V0 RBP provides successful secondary barrier

Overview

An operator in Colombia asked Halliburton to engineer a temporary well isolation solution to facilitate the replacement of a production wellhead. The goal was to convert the well from a natural flow producer to an annular space injector while maintaining selective gas production through the tubing. Halliburton proposed the EV0-Trieve™ V0 retrievable bridge plug (RBP) as a secondary barrier solution based on its proven global performance and compatibility with the well’s 7-in. casing configuration. 

Challenge

The operator required a fast-track solution to isolate the well and support surface equipment replacement. The intervention needed to provide a dependable, retrievable downhole barrier validated to API-11D1 V0 standards. Halliburton was tasked with delivering a tailored approach that met technical requirements and minimized operational delays. 

Solution

Halliburton deployed the EV0-Trieve™ V0 RBP using wireline and perforating services. The solution was selected based on its decade-long field success and its ability to meet the operator’s specifications for metallurgy and elastomer compatibility. The installation was optimized for efficiency, reducing the number of runs required for deployment and retrieval. The plug was later recovered in good condition using a standard GS pulling tool via a third-party vendor, allowing for inspection and redress for future use.