Possible indicators for CO2 leakage along wells

A preliminary analysis of this information indicates that 4.6% of these wells have recorded surface casing vent flow or gas migration through wellbore annuli or outside casing. Data analysis shows that there is a correlation between these occurrences and economic...

Why Oil Wells Leak: Cement Behavior and Long-Term Consequences

Oil and gas wells can develop gas leaks along the casing years after production has stopped and the well has been plugged and abandoned. Explanations include channeling, poor cake removal, shrinkage, and high cement permeability. The reason is probably cement...