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Heavy Oil
Massive reserves, technical challenges, and huge rewards
Some of the world’s largest reserves are heavy oil reservoirs. With oil in place equal to the largest conventional oil fields in the Middle East, heavy oil reserves are found in more than 30 countries around the globe.
Our focus is improving the development and exploitation of deposits in existing heavy oil regions and increasing recovery from underdeveloped deposits. This requires balancing economics and reducing the energy requirements and environmental footprint of producing these reserves.
Heavy oil resources are twice those of conventional oil.
The main challenge of heavy oil is not finding the resources but in extracting, recovering, producing, and selling heavy crudes within often changing economic guidelines. To bring these extensive reserves into economic viability, all parameters, disciplines, and personnel need to be optimized to work in perfect sync for exceptional operations.
We have the expertise and technologies to cover all the reservoir, drilling, completions, and production bases and bring heavy oil recovery within practical reach.
Software
Model reservoir geology and flow with expert interpretation and consulting.
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Visage
finite-element geomechanics simulatorBetter understand geomechanical risks and optimize production. View
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Intersect
high-resolution reservoir simulatorIndustry-standard simulator for ever faster high-resolution reservoir simulation with unrivaled quality. View
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Olga
dynamic multiphase flow simulatorUse the industry-standard tool for dynamic multiphase flow simulation. View
Reservoir Description
Plot out a target-by-target production strategy.
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Reservoir Laboratories
Comprehensive physical and digital rock and fluid analysis servicesMake timely reservoir decisions with accurate, precise results from our services, technologies, and expertise. View
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Seismic
Geophysics expertise, seismic data, and digital capabilitiesAccelerate hydrocarbon discovery throughout the life of the reservoir—from exploration through EOR. View
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Dielectric Scanner
Multifrequency dielectric dispersion serviceAcquire measurements that speak volumes. View
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MR Scanner
Expert magnetic resonance serviceObtain NMR measurement of porosity, permeability, and fluid volumes independent of the rock matrix. View
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DeepLook-CS
Crosswell seismic imaging serviceAchieve seismic imaging at the reservoir scale. View
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Sonic Scanner
Acoustic scanning platformGain acoustic insight to anisotropy and formation geomechanics in wells at any angle. View
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Well Construction
Accurately place and construct your producer, injector, and monitor wells.
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PeriScope Edge
Multilayer mapping-while-drilling serviceAchieve the highest confidence for precision steering decisions in razor-thin reservoirs. View
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ThermaSTONE
Thermally responsive cement systemPrevent cement failure with thermally responsive cement systems that expand and contract in high pressures and temperatures. View
Completions
Maximize your project's value through its entire lifecycle.
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REDA Hotline
High-temperature ESP motorsIncrease production in heavy oil, gassy wells, and other extreme heat environments. View
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Progressing cavity pumps (PCPs)
Lower operating and capital costsEfficiently handle high-sand-cut wells and high-viscosity fluids with lower power consumption than other lift methods. View
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Third-generation Reda HPS
Horizontal multistage surface pumping systemFor oil and gas; mine dewatering; carbon capture, utilization, and storage; and geothermal energy applications. View
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WellWatcher BriteBlue HT
High-temperature multimode DTS fiberEnhance production management with reservoir surveillance in wells up to 572 degF [300 degC] and with hydrogen. View
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Liner Hangers
Improved well construction efficiencyEnhance well integrity with cemented, uncemented, and expandable liner hangers. View
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Sand Screens and Inflow Control Devices (ICDs)
Versatile, robust, reliable technology for sand controlOptimize your sand control completion with robust, fit-for-purpose sand screens and inflow control devices. View
Production Optimization
Manage data, simulation, and equipment for ongoing operational optimization.
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Oil and Gas Production Chemicals and Services
Maximize production from reservoir to refineryImprove and assure production more safely with chemistry technologies, software, and mechanical solutions. View
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Surface Multiphase Flowmetering
Real-time multiphase flow rate measurementAccurately measure the full spectrum of multiphase flow rates while monitoring and evaluating production in real time with a compact flowmeter specifically designed for topside and land applications. View
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Production Management
Develop and comanage your assetsPartner with us for new and mature field development with fit-for-purpose strategic commercial engagements. View
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