Completions

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June 02, 2025
Baker Hughes and Cactus, a global manufacturer of pressure control equipment for oil and gas drilling, have entered a new joint venture involving Baker Hughes' surface pressure control (SPC) product line. Cactus will own 65% of the JV, while Baker Hughes will retain a 35% stake.
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May 2025
This article explores innovative developments in composite frac plug technology. Key advancements discussed include ball-in-place options to conserve water, ball recovery systems for quick remediation, and screen-out recovery features to address operational setbacks, with case studies illustrating significant time and cost savings for operators. 
Article
May 2025
The AMP e-ICV features the simplicity and speed of an electric ICV, with the robustness of a hydraulically actuated valve. By resolving the speed, complexity and reliability challenges of traditional systems, the AMP e-ICV provides a unified solution that is not only more efficient but also inherently more resilient. 
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May 2025
The SwellPlug is now a field-proven comprehensive solution to providing effective, permanent isolation of existing target intervals to allow water shutoff, re-completion and even repairing of casing integrity.   
Article
May 2025
Today, the push for completion technology that can run entirely on natural gas has reached a new peak. This shift is driven by E&P companies scrutinizing operational efficiency and climate-related objectives closer than ever. The Caterpillar® Gas Mechanical System (GMS) embodies this new approach.  
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May 26, 2025
UK-based Vulcan Completion Products has partnered with Sudelac Limited under an IP license agreement to offer advanced pressure and load testing for float equipment using the patented FloatCHECKER PT system.
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May 19, 2025
One X has acquired United Energy Partners in a move that accelerates One X’s strategy to become the go-to field partner for high-efficiency, low-maintenance, service-less valve systems across the Lower 48.
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May 06, 2025
SLB announced at OTC Day 2 the launch of Electris™ — a portfolio of digitally enabled electric well completions technologies that boost production and recovery while reducing the total cost of ownership of an asset.
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April 15, 2025
Vertice Oil Tools has acquired Greenwell Engineering in a strategic move that expands Vertice’s completions portfolio, enhances its ability to support wireline service providers and E&P companies, and broadens its presence across unconventional oil and gas markets. 
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April 02, 2025
RPC, Inc. has acquired Pintail Completions for approximately $245 million, subject to customary post-closing adjustments. Pintail is headquartered in Midland, Texas and is a leading provider of oilfield wireline services in the Permian basin.
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February 18, 2025
Zion Oil & Gas announced a significant operational milestone as work resumes on the recompletion of the Megiddo-Jezreel 1 (MJ-01) well in Israel. This marks a crucial phase in Zion’s ongoing efforts to unlock Israel’s onshore energy potential.
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January 13, 2025
Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. announced the first commercial delivery of proppant sand from its Dune Express conveyor system in the Permian basin. Proppant is a necessary component in recovery of hydrocarbons from oil and natural gas wells.
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October 23, 2024
(WO) — BiSN, the global provider of wel-lok™ sealing solutions, has achieved a significant milestone by reaching 500 commercial deployments of its bismuth-based sealing technology.
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September 20, 2024
The addition of Flex Orbit to the EPIC product portfolio combines the open-architecture benefits of the EPIC Flex system with advanced self-orienting capabilities for precision shot placement at any desired angle or orientation for enhanced well productivity.
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September 17, 2024
The Clear portfolio includes: ClearTrac wireline tractor; ClearCut non-dangerous goods electromechanical pipe cutters; and, coming soon, ClearShift high-expansion shifters to open and close downhole valves that include barrier isolation devices.
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August 29, 2024
This collaboration enables E&P companies to seamlessly access TGS' licensed production, completions, and cost data via the ComboCurve platform, with fully automated data integration that requires minimal technical infrastructure.
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July 26, 2024
Adena Power has joined Halliburton Labs, marking a new collaboration aimed at advancing energy storage solutions.
Article
July 2024
By combining RFID technology with premium packer performance and exceptional safety valve reliability, gas-lift wells can be operated with the highest safety standards for the life of the well, in the latest advancements in Annular Safety Valves (ASVs).
Article
May 2024
A unique collaborative approach to completions management demonstrates how working from a different perspective can optimize operational efficiency and improve well economics.
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May 29, 2024
Weatherford will offer its Accuview downhole monitoring solutions with the AlphaVTM next-generation whipstock system. Notably, in 2023, Weatherford successfully introduced AlphaVTM, enabled by the Accuview platform in the North Sea for Equinor.
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May 2024
Far too many companies are seemingly holding back on utilizing horizontal wells to access Enhanced Geothermal Systems and risk missing a golden opportunity to extract heat from the Earth’s crust.
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