SURFACE CASING VENT FLOW TESTING
We have the experience and tools to accurately determine a well’s surface casing vent flow volume and characteristics. This testing determines whether the well's vent flow is in the Serious or Non-Serious category, which determines a producer's course of action. Accuracy is essential to prevent false results that may wrongly categorize a vent flow issue.
SHUT-IN SURFACE CASING PRESSURE TESTING
By using remote pressure monitoring equipment we can view the shut-in surface casing pressure in real time, eliminating repeated trips to a well, saving the producer money and increasing the accuracy of the data. A build-up chart is included in reporting, visualizing the pressure characteristics of the well.
Before beginning any surface abandonment on a well, it's recommended by regulators that the well be tested for any signs of gas migration. Using specialized detection equipment and techniques, our techs are able to definitively report on whether or not a well has gas migration and if a well is suitable for abandonment. Combined with our high-quality soil-gas samples for compositional and isotopic analysis, we can assist in determining the source of the methane to target zones for remedial efforts.
AER DIRECTIVE 079 URBAN GAS MIGRATION & SITE EVALUATION
As towns, cities and industrial areas grow, they can expand into historic oil and gas fields. Our techs have visited hundreds of these urban wells, helping developers, landowners and producers locate the buried wells and test them for gas migration. A comprehensive report is produced that helps with planning future land use.
SUSPENDED WELL INSPECTIONS
Our technicians are able to help you meet your regulatory obligations by performing inspections of your low, medium and high-risk suspended wells. Our suspended well checklists and comprehensive reporting system ensures that all parameters are measured and your wells remain in compliance.
THERMAL WELL GM & SCVF TESTING
Western Well Integrity personnel are leaders in the GM and SCVF testing of wells at thermal facilities. The high temperatures commonly encountered and the thermodynamic characteristics of these surface casings present their own unique challenges. Our technical processes can differentiate between a well that’s emitting steam and one that has actual SCVF, eliminating false positives and additional remedial costs.
GAS OIL RATIO TESTING (G.O.R.)
We have the experienced technicians and cutting-edge technology to get you the G.O.R data you need to optimize production and remain compliant.
Advantages
✔️Fully Digital - We're able to store test data long-term and track historic trends. The data is easily downloadable and can be quickly shared for rapid turnaround to meet tight deadlines.
✔️Remote Monitoring - With IOT technology, we can remotely observe production casing flow, temperature and pressure characteristics in real-time, set alarms and download the test data. We can also leave the equipment in place if the test has been interrupted by operations or if the well went down during testing.
✔️Lightweight - Our meters are compact and portable, making the handling and movement of the equipment safer, plus this allows us to carry multiple packages for deployment on large projects.
✔️4-Season Operations - Winter doesn't slow us down. We have the specialized equipment to allow us to test year-round, no matter the conditions.
✔️Robust Q/A - Valve positions and system parameters are recorded before and after each test to ensure that the well is returned to it's pre-test state, eliminating the potential to damage the well or any of it's components. These records are time-stamped and available to the client.
From single-battery well sites to large facilities, our skilled technicians can accurately pinpoint emission sources, and work with your operations, to repair any leaks. We use the latest optical gas imaging (OGI) technology and can help you develop an effective management plan for your fugitive emissions compliance obligations.
Advantages
✔️Visual leak confirmation
✔️Timestamped & GPS coordinates on digital leak tags
✔️Component-level metadata
✔️Push-button regulatory reports auto-generated from field data
✔️Component-level traceability
✔️Visual proof of repairs
REMOTE WELL ACCESS
The Team at Western Well Integrity have located thousands of wells in the far reaches of Alberta, BC and Saskatchewan. Often it can be a challenge to get to these locations, so we're very proud to offer the latest in remote access vehicles;
The SHERP
Advantages
✔️ Ultra-low ground pressure, amphibious all-terrain vehicle designed for accessing remote,
environmentally sensitive, and difficult terrain, providing reliable year-round access where conventional equipment cannot operate.
✔️Reduced rutting and vegetation damage, often eliminating the need for winter roads, matting, or extensive site preparation. This supports regulatory compliance and ESG objectives.
✔️Year-round operation in muskeg, snow, ice, shallow water, and soft ground. Its amphibious capability allows seamless travel between land and water, reducing downtime during seasonal transitions. Its quick mobilization and low logistical requirements improve efficiency on short-duration or remote scopes.
✔️The enclosed cab and stable platform improve safety and crew comfort while operating in challenging conditions.
✳️We also operate ATV's, snowmobiles and ARGO's, depending on a project's needs