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New Schlumberger MaxTRAC production services tractor

Posted: 26 June 2003

Unique production services tractor applied in complex horizontal completion

Schlumberger Oilfield Services today announced the commercial release of its new MaxTRAC production services tractor specifically developed for seamless data acquisition while tractoring in horizontal sections of complex completions.

In field tests in the Middle East, the MaxTRAC production services tractor was used in horizontal, openhole completions to eliminate significant coiled tubing and nitrogen pumping costs.

The record well depth logged was double that previously possible.

"The MaxTRAC production services tractor offers greater operational flexibility than traditional on-off systems," said Sami Iskander, president, Wireline, Schlumberger Oilfield Services. "Its look-ahead capability, while tractoring down, reduces the risk of running into problems, saving time and delivering high-quality log-down data.

This new tractor works in a wide range of hole sizes and borehole conditions, and its exceptional efficiency gives higher speed and load for lower surface power on the cable."

Long horizontal sections and complex completions are the focus of the MaxTRAC production services tractor technology, which can be applied to depths of more than 30,000 ft.

A majority of wells in the Middle East exceed the reach of coiled tubing, and many completions fall in the complex "Y-tool" category. MaxTRAC provides an effective intervention solution in such situations.

Its modular design incorporating as many as four drive sections allows the MaxTRAC production services tractor to pass through trouble spots such as washouts, wellbore damage or extreme diameter changes.

The tool is capable of operating in 2.4-in. to 9.625-in. internal diameter holes and can tractor through 2.2-in. restrictions.

MaxTRAC technology is insensitive to borehole irregularities, and is compatible with standard wellsite equipment.

About Schlumberger
Schlumberger is a global oilfield and information services company with major activity in the energy industry.

The company employs 78,000 people of more than 140 nationalities working in 100 countries, and consists of three primary business segments.

Schlumberger Oilfield Services is the world's premier oilfield services company supplying a wide range of technology services and solutions to the international oil and gas industry.

SchlumbergerSema is a leading supplier of IT consulting, systems integration, and network and infrastructure services to the energy industry, as well as to the public sector, telecommunications and finance markets.

WesternGeco, jointly owned with Baker Hughes, is the world's largest and most advanced surface seismic company. In 2002, Schlumberger revenue was $13.5 billion.

For more information see www.slb.com.

Posted by Richard Price, Editor Pipeline Magazine

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