GAS STORAGE SERVICES
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Compliance with CCR §1726.6 – Annual Mechanical Integrity Testing, including evaluating well conditions, development of workover programs, and regulatory compliance documentation
Storage Integrity Management Program (SIMP) compliance support through ongoing testing, monitoring, and risk mitigation to ensure safe gas containment
Casing stress analysis using WellCAT™ software
Well barrier analysis in compliance with API 1171 standards and PHMSA and CalGEM regulations, including preparation of well barrier analysis diagrams demonstrating primary and secondary barriers
Packer fluid level design and analysis
Torque and drag calculations using Landmark WellPlan™ software, including sinusoidal and helical buckling stress limit calculations and recommendations to prevent/minimize buckling
Corrosion rate calculations using multi-year casing inspection log data
Project management support, cost and schedule control, preparation of well programs and post-work documentation
24/7 on-call engineering support
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Comprehensive wellbore data management for rework planning, execution, and regulatory reporting
Efficient data entry and data management using WellView® software
Documentation of all historical well data in accurate wellbore diagrams
Preparation of chronological wellbore diagrams, documenting well lifecycle from initial drilling to current status
WellView® Data QC and reporting meeting both regulatory and engineering requirements
Training of operator personnel to maintain WellView® database
Preparation of detailed top of cement (TOC) calculations
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Safe and efficient management of well workovers, completions, and production operations for gas storage wells
Experienced Well Site Managers with experience in high-pressure gas fields, with IADC Well Control and First Aid certifications.
Project support including cost and schedule control, vendor coordination, regulatory compliance documentation
HSE program oversight and implementation
Vendor identification and selection
Electrical and instrument support
Complete Solutions for Gas Storage Operators
Beacon West’s staff of engineers, technicians, and Well Site Managers work closely with natural gas storage operators, including two of the largest in the state, providing drilling, workover and abandonment program development and the safe and efficient execution of well workovers, completions, and production operations. Our engineering and integrity management services cover mechanical integrity, casing stress and barrier analysis, and wellbore data management, all in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations and API recommended practices. In the field, Beacon West’s experienced well site managers oversee operations with a strong commitment to safety, HSE compliance, and efficient project execution.
