SPE - Society of Petroleum Engineers Well Completions and Stimulation Questions and Answers

Question 1

A well in a competent sandstone formation is completed by running and cementing casing through the production zone. To establish flow, which of the following completion techniques is required?

Accepted Answer

Perforating

Answer

Open-hole completion

Answer

Gravel packing

Answer

Slotted liner installation

Question 2

Which of the following stimulation techniques is most appropriate for removing near-wellbore formation damage in a high-permeability carbonate reservoir without fracturing the rock?

Accepted Answer

Matrix acidizing

Answer

Hydraulic fracturing

Answer

Fracture acidizing

Answer

Well shooting

Question 3

A production engineer is designing a completion for a well in an unconsolidated sandstone reservoir known for significant sand production. Which sand control method involves placing a downhole filter and packing the annulus with specifically sized sand to prevent the influx of formation sand?

Accepted Answer

Gravel packing

Answer

Frac-packing

Answer

Expandable sand screens

Answer

Chemical sand consolidation

Question 4

During a hydraulic fracturing operation, what is the primary purpose of the proppant?

Accepted Answer

To keep the induced fractures open after the pumping pressure is released

Answer

To increase the viscosity of the fracturing fluid

Answer

To dissolve the formation rock and create fractures

Answer

To provide a corrosion-resistant coating to the fracture face

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a primary design consideration for a hydraulic fracturing treatment?

Accepted Answer

Wellhead pressure rating during production

Answer

Proppant type and concentration

Answer

Fracturing fluid selection

Answer

Pumping rate and pressure

Question 6

An operator is completing a well in a deep, high-pressure formation. They need to perforate a long interval with high shot density. Which perforating conveyance method is generally most suitable for this scenario?

Accepted Answer

Tubing-conveyed perforating (TCP)

Answer

Wireline-conveyed guns

Answer

Slickline-conveyed guns

Answer

Hydraulic jetting

A well in a competent sandstone formation is completed by running and cementing casing through the production zone.To establish flow, which of the following completion techniques is required?

A well in a competent sandstone formation is completed by running and cementing casing through the production zone.
To establish flow, which of the following completion techniques is required?