VACS system reduced operational risk in debris-filled long lateral Results • Eliminated the need to reverse circulate or circulate conventionally to surface • Cut costs required for coiled tubing unit rental and energized fluids, saving the operator an estimated $30,000 USD per day in spread cost • Reduced operational risk in a debris-filled lateral • Recovered 37 joints of 2 7 / 8- in. tubing filled with sand (257 gals or 6.12 bbls) • Recovered 36 cast iron slips from previous plug n perf operations, miscellaneous plug parts, and monel bands Challenges • Perform cleanout in the lateral from 8,860 ft to 13,420 ft (4,560 ft) for an expandable liner installation • 5.50-in. 17 lb/ft production casing was filled with multiple types of debris from previous

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