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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