Scotland-based Tendeka has completed a field trial with a major operator in the US Permian Basin shale play for its well screen and flow control completion system Cascade³. The tool, which took three years to develop, is equipped with several non-return valves which prevent sand from entering the well bore in water injection sites. In addition to being able to stop or slow down oil flow, it can also be used as an emergency shut-off valve if there are problems with pressure within the well. The system is due to be deployed at three wells in Africa as well as a deepwater site in the Gulf of Mexico.
Scotland-based Tendeka has completed a field trial with a major operator in the US Permian Basin shale play for its well screen and flow control completion system Cascade³. The tool, which took three years to develop, is equipped with several non-return valves which prevent sand from entering the well bore in water injection sites. Tendeka said Cascade³ can protect injection rates over a longer period. The system is due to be deployed at three wells in Africa as well as a deepwater site in the Gulf of Mexico.