New products and services
First-of-its-kind casing cement breaker reduces decommissioning cost
Deep Casing Tools has developed an innovative well abandonment tool that not only saves operators time, but also reduces risk and cuts cost. The new casing cement breaker addresses problem cement in casing, which hampers conventional methods for P&A and slot recovery, when operators are attempting to extend production. By breaking the bond between the cement, as well as the structure of the cement behind the casing, well abandonment methods, including perforate-and-wash, cut-and-pull, and milling, are simplified or, in the case of milling, are no longer needed. This saves operators significant time and cost, and reduces risk and uncertainty, according to the company. The first prototype of the tool was trialed in a well at Equinor’s Huldra field, in the Norwegian North Sea, as part of a P&A program. Following the trial, the oil major reportedly has indicated that it would like to be involved in the tool’s future development.
Digital exploration platform accelerates data discovery
Schlumberger has introduced the GAIA digital exploration platform, enabling exploration teams to rapidly discover and access basin-scale data, and manage exploration opportunities. It uses the power of the DELFI E&P cognitive environment to access available data. The platform provides a personalized user experience, which allows the explorationist to discover, visualize and interact with all the available data without compromising resolution and scale. It combines a high-performance digital map for global data discovery and game-changing 3D visualization, with streaming of basin-scale subsurface data. It is designed to modern cloud security standards with full data encryption, federated single sign-on and 24/7 monitoring by dedicated cloud security operations centers.
Advanced thermoplastic delivers improved performance
Greene Tweed has launched the Arlon 3000 XT thermoplastic for extreme conditions in oil and gas applications. According to the company, it delivers improved performance over other available materials. For example, in dynamic mechanical analysis, it demonstrated a glass transition temperature 35°F higher than one competitor. Additionally, the thermoplastic provided superior mechanical property retention from 350°F to 600°F. It also outperformed competitors during extrusion testing. It provides improved volume resistivity and higher mechanical properties, as well. The new thermoplastic can withstand all common oilfield chemistries. It reportedly allows customers to explore HPHT resource reserves safely, predictably, and with maximum efficiency.
Digital twin software improves risk management capabilities
Sphera has released its Industry 4.0 Digital Twin Software Solution, bringing together the data collected from enterprise systems, mobile applications, sensors and human-derived inputs, as part of an industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) strategy to produce a computer-generated risk map. According to Sphera, this allows companies to obtain a simulated view of their operational risk in real time on SpheraCloud. With an early warning system, the technology makes all risk exposure visible, prominent and available in real time. This helps reduce organizations’ vulnerability to high-potential near-misses and major hazards. The software solution allows companies to improve their risk management capabilities, while improving productivity and managing costs.
Ocean bottom technology improves survey economics
ION Geophysical Corp. has completed all 4Sea system components. The system is designed to transform the safety, efficiency, quality and turnaround time of seabed data acquisition and imaging. Its next-generation ocean bottom technology provides an opportunity to radically improve the economics of today’s expensive surveys to significantly expand the number of fields, or scope of programs, where this advanced imaging technology can be applied. According to ION, 4Sea’s transformational architecture enables a paradigm shift in performance by centralizing operational data to power analytics and optimize decision-making. The system’s components—which include the company’s leading ocean bottom command and control system, Gator; the MESA SimSurvey software tool; the Marlin application; an automated back deck; new sensors; the marine diverter alternative, SailWing; and a QA/QC system—can be used individually or as an integrated system.
Riser monitoring solution provides real-time, actionable information
WFS Technologies has released solutions to confront the real-time monitoring of offshore risers, both above and below surface. The new products allow for the measurement of 9-axis motion, local analytics and the reporting of real-time information through the water-air boundary with its Seatooth technology. Seatooth communicates through the water-air boundary, removing the need for traditional dunkers. Riser monitoring sensor data are used to validate riser fatigue analysis methods and recalibrate existing predictive models. The WFS sensors are enabled with edge computing that can be used to validate the model in subsea conditions and to report data in real time. Edge computing enables the fatigue model to be uploaded to each sensor. Analysis is undertaken locally, with the relevant data logged on the sensor, and any deviation from the model communicated wirelessly
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