The Varg field in the central North Sea is in a complex compartmentalized structure with different pressure regimes. Field stresses are complex because of a number of faults, and stress-field rotation has been observed in wells near faults. A sand-production risk analysis was conducted before completion of appraisal wells, and sand-production risk was judged substantial. On the basis of perforation-stability computations, selective and oriented perforations were suggested as a method to minimize sand-production risk.