Slickline flow control solutions
Dependable, proven well barrier and isolation technologies
Overview
Zonal isolation to fit your well environment
Reliable flow control depends on the quality of the sealing elements in the downhole equipment that is used to isolate one zone from another. The fluid type, well temperature, and pressure must all be considered—alongside well completion, regulatory requirements, and retrievability—when selecting the appropriate tools and equipment to deploy on slickline, wireline, tractor, coiled tubing, or drillpipe.
To address these challenges, SLB provides the SIM™ sealing integrity management system, which includes mechanically set retrievable bridge plugs, permanent plugs, and straddles that are simple and reliable. The SIM system is complemented by a set of Peak Family™ flow control and well intervention tools that are regularly deployed as part of the downhole assembly.
SIM plugs include a wide range of slickline-conveyed and recoverable devices for effective flow control. These plugs and the tools for installing them are extensively qualified to different grades and can be used to provide a well barrier anywhere in the tubing, without the need for a nipple profile.
Simple, reliable slickline-deployed tools for a wide range of applications
Adaptable SIM plugs work well for many different applications, including
- Plug and abandonment
- Well suspension
- Water and gas shutoff
- Drilling operation collision barriers
- Wellhead isolation
- Zonal isolation for water shutoff
- Zonal isolation to prevent crossflow or commingling
- Packer setting and tubing testing during completions
- Tubing integrity testing
- Permanent zonal isolation
The simple design of SIM plugs ensures they can be easily and quickly redressed in remote locations without the need for specialist tools.
Retrievable and permanent plugs and packers
SIMstandard retrievable bridge plug
Reliable, nippleless flow control for reduced operating costs, improved safety, and better well performance
SIMplus retrievable bridge plug
Versatile high-performance V3-rated barrier and flow control system
SIMextra
Retrievable bridge plug
SIM permanent plug
100% mechanically set cast-iron permanent bridge plug
SIMultra
Retrievable bridge plug
Hi-Ex retrievable bridge plug
Simple set-and-retrieve, high-expansion temporary well barrier rated up to 4,000 psi and 250 degF
Hi-Ex cement platform
Simple, efficient cement plug setting without a workover
Straddle systems
Peak Family integral gas lift valve straddle
Cost-effective solution for installation of controlled gas lift in long-reach wells with depleted reservoirs
SIM straddle
Effective, reliable zonal isolation across the straddled zone
Deployment systems
SIM running tool
Convey and selectively set flow control, well integrity, and production management tools at any chosen depth
Plug accessories
Peak Family pump-open sub
Provides a barrier that can be remotely opened without intervention
Peak Family pump-through check valve
Hold tubing pressure from below while maximizing pump-through capability
Peak Family injection valve
Reliably reinject produced fluids or inject fluids for EOR
Peak Family flow-activated safety valve
Cost-effective insert safety device
Peak Family top-latch choke
Control oil, gas, and fluid flow with a downhole choke, easily recovered and reset without pulling the plug
Nipple products
Peak Family standing valve
Enables maximum throughbore for drillstem testing even in highly deviated wells
FloSafe
Lock mandrel
Customer support
Let us help you customize the best design to meet your challenges.
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