Downhole Tubing
Our vacuum insulated tubing solution (VIT) provides excellent insulation and non-ageing performance to enhance production through steam injection and produce paraffinic and heavy oils. Insulated tubing enhances geothermal efficiency and provides well integrity for CO2 storage.
Key advantages
The downhole tubing solution provides highly efficient energy transfer within wells whilst maintaining well integrity.
Delivers excellent insulation properties with low U-values/K-values.
Incorporates an insulated coupling design.
Ensures constant thermal performance over time, with non-aging reliability.
Eliminates the need for spacers.
Fits seamlessly with all connection types.
Delivers excellent insulation properties with low U-values/K-values.
Incorporates an insulated coupling design.
Ensures constant thermal performance over time, with non-aging reliability.
Eliminates the need for spacers.
Fits seamlessly with all connection types.
Market Needs
In a production of underground reservoirs, heat in the form of vapour is used to stimulate the reservoirs. The quality of vapour and the efficiency of the energy transfer is paramount to the operations.
For geotheral applications, every degree counts. The energy capital of the underground reservoirs needs to be maintained for viable power generation.
In certain CO2 storage applications, in depleted sub surface reservoirs, where CO2 is injected, the wells benefit from thermally insulated tubing or well casing to ensure integrity.
Why PiP?
Our Vacuum Insulated Tubing (VIT) solutions are designed to transform how energy operators tackle these challenges. By combining cutting-edge insulation technology with robust engineering, we offer a solution that maximizes energy transfer, ensures well longevity, and reduces both CAPEX and OPEX. Whether for steam injection in heavy oil production, geothermal applications, or paraffinic oil extraction, our VIT is tailored to drive success in the most demanding conditions.
- Superior Insulation Performance: Our tubing features industry-leading thermal insulation with low U-values, minimizing heat loss and ensuring optimal thermal energy transfer. Unlike conventional VIT, our Izoflex technology maintains thermal performance over time by resisting vacuum degassing and hydrogen permeation.
- Durability Under Extreme Conditions: Engineered to withstand high-pressure and high-temperature (HP/HT) environments, our tubing ensures consistent performance even in the most demanding applications. With no spacer requirements and a robust bayonet-threaded coupling design, reliability is further enhanced along with ease of installation.
- Versatile Applications: From steam injection for thermal recovery to efficient production of paraffinic and heavy oils, our solutions enhance production performance. Geothermal applications benefit from improved energy efficiency and reduced environmental impact, while CO2 injection can be carried out without compromising well integrity.
Our Innovative Technologies
- I-Tubing®: Incorporates vacuum-insulated threaded couplings, eliminating cold spots and ensuring consistent heat retention along the tubing length.
- Insulated Coiled Tubing: Compact and flexible, this tube-in-tube design delivers targeted heat where it is needed most, boosting operational efficiency.
- E-I-Tubing®: Combines I-Tubing® with a heat-traced system for paraffinic oil production, offering zero or negative heat loss for enhanced thermal recovery.
- Thermal Oil Recovery (TOR): Features high-performance insulation to minimize thermal losses, enabling efficient heating of the reservoir to reduce oil viscosity and improve flow rates.
- EHTT (Extremely High-Temperature Tubing): Designed for extreme applications, such as oil shale extraction, capable of withstanding fluid temperatures of up to 525°C.
Your Benefits
Energy operations come with complex challenges, from enhancing production efficiency to ensuring well integrity and minimizing environmental impact. Our Vacuum Insulated Tubing (VIT) solutions are designed to support operators in addressing these challenges, providing practical tools to improve outcomes across various applications.
Superior Insulation Performance
- Maximizing Production Efficiency : Efficient heat retention enhances steam injection operations, improving oil recovery rates in heavy and paraffinic oil reservoirs. Reduces downtime by preventing wax/paraffin buildup, eliminating frequent scraping or chemical interventions.
- Optimizing Costs : Our non-aging technology reduces long-term operational expenses by extending tubing life and maintaining thermal efficiency.The robust design minimizes CAPEX, delivering greater value over the lifecycle of the well.
- Protecting the Environment and Well Integrity : Enhanced insulation prevents heat escape, safeguarding sensitive environments such as permafrost zones. Supports well integrity by protecting cementation and preventing annular pressure build-up (APB).
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