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This paper presents a field case of remedial sand control in the Peciko Field, Indonesia, where a reservoir in well PK-200 experienced sand influx despite previous sand consolidation treatment. The well was successfully revived using a thru-tubing ceramic screen, demonstrating an innovative and cost-efficient approach to mitigating sand production while optimizing operational time and expenses.

The operation began with a slickline intervention to assess wellbore accessibility and collect sediment samples for selecting the appropriate micron-size screen. A push-down technique via a bradenhead was then employed to evaluate sand packing in the reservoir before proceeding with sediment washing to restore wellbore access. Next, pressurized liquid was used to create an underbalance condition for wireline perforation. The installation of a thru-tubing ceramic screen in tandem with a thru-tubing packer—set using a wireline non-explosive setting tool—was followed by a cleanup operation utilizing a sand filter.

The intervention successfully restored well productivity, achieving an instantaneous production rate of 1.0 MMscfd with zero sand production at the surface, all at a direct cost of under $200,000. This case highlights the effectiveness of thru-tubing ceramic screens and packers as a cost-efficient remedial sand control strategy, offering a viable solution for marginal reserves in Mahakam.