NCS Multistage frac-isolation system deployed in four Montney gas wells

NCS Multistage frac-isolation system deployed in four Montney gas wells
 
CALGARY -- NCS Multistage has announced successful deployment of the company's patented Multistage Unlimited frac-isolation system to complete four Montney gas wells in the Pouce Coupe field in British Columbia.

The Multistage Unlimited system, winner of the World Oil Awards 2014 Best Completion Technology, been used throughout Canada and the U.S.
 
The NCS system employs a cemented annulus and single-point injection through patented GripShift frac sleeves to provide precise control over individual frac stages to generate enhanced reservoir contact. The four wells had a TMD of 11,483 ft to 12,467 ft, and an average TVD of 7,021 ft, with a total of 50 frac stages successfully placed.

Five screen-outs were encountered, and all were remediated with little interruption of completion operations. A total of 3,330 tons of proppant was placed.
 
Based on initial well performance, the operator has announced plans to use the NCS Multistage Unlimited system for future Montney completions.

The name of the operator was not disclosed.