Statoil Petroleum is teaming up with Visuray Technology to develop downhole X-ray technology that could improve evaluation of cement integrity in gas and oil wells. The 3D companies signed a deal to fund Visuray Technology , which aims to produce a 3D cement map as well as conventional ultrasonic measurements. The joint industry project, developed with ConocoPhillips , is expected to be completed within three years and prototypes will be tested in oil and gas wells.
Statoil Petroleum is teaming up with ConocoPhillips to develop downhole X-ray technology that could improve evaluation of cement integrity in gas and oil wells. The two companies signed a deal to fund the VR360 Diagnostic Cement Evaluation Tool, which aims to produce a 3D cement map as well as conventional ultrasonic measurements. The joint industry project, developed with Visuray Technology, is expected to be completed within three years and prototypes will be tested in oil and gas wells.