Case Studies

A Pipe Cutting Efficiency Record with TruEdge Technology, Offshore Holland

A heavy-duty pipe cutter incorporating TruEdge* Technology Cutter Knives completed five cuts successfully in record times. Wellbore Integrity Solutions (WIS) Netherlands successfully deployed a 16000 series pipe cutter with TruEdge cutting technology to cut 20-inch and 30-inch casings. Results: – A single set of TruEdge technology knives performed five successful cuts with an average time … Read more

An Outstanding, High DLS, Cased Hole Exit Success in West Texas

Wellbore Integrity Solutions (WIS) successfully set a 9 5/8 inch TrackMaster Select* system for UpCurve Energy, in a high DLS wellbore, saving 600 feet or 75% of the previously drilled curve section. Results: *Mark of Wellbore Integrity Solutions.    

Operational Performance and Reliability in Ecuador

Spotlight on Ecuador — Operational Performance and Reliability. 14 consecutive cased hole sidetracks completed flawlessly with the TrackMaster Select* system and experienced local Wellbore Integrity Solutions (WIS) personnel. Results: *Mark of Wellbore Integrity Solutions.    

Advanced Dual Casing Exit Success, Offshore India

An Advanced Dual Casing Exit Success, Offshore India. The TrackMaster Select* system was used to create a 13 3/8 x 20 inch dual casing exit successfully in a single trip. RESULTS: A successful dual casing sidetrack was completed in a single trip using a 13 3/8 inch TrackMaster Select whipstock system. The system was set … Read more

TruEdge* Delivers in a Subsea Abandonment Application

TruEdge* Technology Delivers Outstanding Results in a Subsea Abandonment Application. The use of TruEdge technology reduced rig time and cost in a Subsea wellhead cutting and retrieval operation in the North Sea. RESULTS: The 20 in. x 35 in. conductor/ casing was successfully cut and the MS700 Wellhead was retrieved in 1 trip. A total … Read more

An Ultra Deep, Open Hole Sidetrack Success, Offshore Brazil

An Ultra Deep, Open Hole Sidetrack Success, Offshore Brazil. A challenging, unplanned open hole sidetrack was completed in an offshore exploration well using the TrackMaster Select* System. Results: The open sidetrack was conducted with one less trip than planned, saving significant time and rig cost for the customer. The well objectives were subsequently completed. Minimal … Read more