Expro launches industry-leading TCP gun system for extreme high pressure applications
Leading international oilfield services company, Expro, has launched a new extreme high pressure tubing conveyed perforating (TCP) gun system, delivering the largest perforation hole area available for frac and gravel pack completions.
Designed specifically for challenging deep water environments in the Gulf of Mexico (GoM), the Extreme Pressure Series 30,000 PSI TCP gun system utilises super big hole charge technology, providing best-in-class area-open-to-flow (AOF) to support frac-and gravel-pack operations. Delivering 18-22 shots per foot using steel HMX charges, standard casing sizes of 7” through 7-3/4”, in combination with the 4 3/4” OD system, will achieve 6-7” AOF. However larger casing sizes of 9-5/8 through 10-3/4”, utilising the 6 5/8” OD system, will deliver a market-leading 13-15” AOF.
Developed in collaboration with high performance gun system provider, GEODynamics, the system is complemented by Expro’s fully rated dual hydraulic firing heads and drill stem testing (DST) tools for underbalanced perforating applications. These systems offer cutting edge technology to deliver efficient completions, alongside optimal well performance.
“The 30,000 PSI TCP guns and associated equipment were specifically designed for the deep water environment, where operators typically frac or gravel pack wells after perforating and require the most AOF possible. Now fully field tested, they can deliver an industry leading perforating hole size for achieving optimal completions and subsequent performance from the well.
Expro’s TCP operations are supported from its service centre in Broussard, Louisiana, alongside the Company’s broader suite of subsea, well test, well intervention and fluid product lines across North and Latin America (NLA).
MARKET
CHALLENGE
A growth in deepwater activity in the Gulf of Mexico has driven demand for high performance/extreme high pressure tubing conveyed perforating (TCP) gun systems to successfully complete high-profile wells.
CUSTOMER DRIVEN SOLUTION
Expro have developed market leading extreme high pressure TCP gun systems, alongside fully rated drill stem testing (DST) tools, that offer cutting edge technology to deliver safe and efficient completions while optimising well performance.
Extreme Pressure Series
Specifically engineered for challenging high-cost deepwater environments, Expro’s Extreme Pressure Series TCP gun systems utilise super big hole charge technology, that is optimised for heavy wall casing, to deliver the largest areaopen-to-flow (AOF) for extreme high pressure wells available in the industry.
Available for working pressures up to 30K PSI, the gun systems deliver increased operational efficiency for frac and gravel pack operations. When used in conjunction with Expro’s recently upgraded 30K PSI rated tools and hydraulic firing heads, the system provides the cutting edge technology our customers require to optimise their well performance.
The Extreme Pressure Series comprises two outer diameter (OD) systems enabling maximum proppant and/ or gravel placement while increasing production over the lifecycle of the well.
4 ¾”OD System
For casing sizes of 7”- 7 5/8”,
14-22 SPF charges result in a 6”-7” AOF.
6 5/8” OD System
For casing sizes of 9 5/8”through 10 ¾”, 14-22 SPF charges result in a 13”-15” AOF
Fetures
Largest AOF available
Fully tested 30K PSI gun systems for extreme high pressure environments
Proprietary 30K PSI DST tools, up to 350°F and circulating rates of >10bbl/min
Super big hole charge technology delivering 14-22 shots per foot
Benefits
Higher safety margins
Increased operating efficiency
Greater hydrocarbon production
Reduction in time to profitability
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