Case Studies

Adapting Oilfield Technology to Solve Water Seepage Challenges at a Hydroelectric Dam

In Washington, an operator launched a modernization and safety project for a hydroelectric dam that required drilling and casing more than 200 boreholes into bedrock for grout and cement slurry injection to reduce water seepage. After grouting, dual-string casings—140 mm steel and 112 mm PVC—needed to be cut and removed at the lakebed to eliminate … Read more

Proven Single-Trip 14″ Heavy-Wall Q-125 Casing Exit Using the TrackMaster™ Whipstock System

During a Deepwater Gulf of America (GoA) campaign, Wellbore Integrity Solutions (WIS) successfully milled a single‑trip window in uncemented 14‑in., 115‑ppf Q-125 heavy‑wall casing (0.82‑in. wall thickness). The operation enabled smooth directional BHA pass‑through and uninterrupted continuation of drilling operations. This application required precise window placement and consistent milling performance in heavy‑wall casing.

ProLATCH™ Sets New Benchmark: Triple‑String Cut (13⅜” × 20” × 30”) Completed in Under 3 Hours

During a large-scale platform-based P&A campaign, the operator required the efficient cutting and recovery of triple casing string, in a single operation. The scope included cutting through the 13⅜” intermediate casing, 20” casing, and 30” conductor, with all three strings cemented together exhibiting significant eccentricity. Multi-string cutting in platform environments presents inherent challenges, including harsh … Read more

ProLatch™: Redefining Multi-String Casing Cutting with a Quad-String Cut in Under 5 Hours

Data-driven advancements in multi-string cutting, eliminates pre-milling and significantly reduces rig time for a major North Sea P&A campaign Wellbore Integrity Solutions (WIS) delivered a disciplined, data driven enhancement program that transformed our multi-string conductor cutting methodology—reducing rig time, improving cut quality, and increasing operational efficiency. During a large-scale, platform-based plug and abandonment (P&A) campaign, … Read more

ProMAXX® System Provides Trip-Saving Solution for Offshore Operation in UAE

Reducing operational time during plug and abandonment (P&A) activities directly translates to cost savings by minimizing rig time and supporting a more sustainable abandonment strategy. In a recent offshore P&A campaign in the UAE, the operator required an efficient cut and pull (C&P) solution to recover 13⅜-inch casing. A critical requirement was verifying the integrity … Read more

Ecuador’s Successful Critical Fishing Operation: Retrieving a Seal Bore Packer and Gravel Pack in a Single Run

Careful planning and detailed risk analysis led to the successful retrieval of a Seal Bore QuantumPacker along with a 159-ft gravel pack completion in a single run at a remote location Precise torque and drag simulations were essential to delivering this exceptional operation, which was awarded to Wellbore Integrity Solutions (WIS) for its proven expertise … Read more

TrackMaster Nexus™ Doubles Tripping Speed, Achieves Low-Side Exit in North Slope Alaska Re-Entry Well

Low-Side Exit Enhances Flexibility in Wellbore Trajectory Design. TrackMaster Nexus™ Single Trip 9-5/8-inch Low-Side Exit. Results– Doubled rig tripping speed from 45 to 100 ft/min.– Enabled orientation with MWD tools achieve low-side exit at 120 degrees right of high side.– Completed 18 ft window and 20 ft of rat hole in single trip with 8-1/2-inch … Read more