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Expro performs first extended well testing using the storage tank in the hull of a drillship

First extended well testing using the hull of a drillship

Innovative well testing application delivers economical fast-track production solution

Innovative well testing delivers fast-track production solution

Expro fast-tracks India's first modular processing plant in 10 months

Fast track modular processing plant in India

Expro's leading downhole camera inspection saves $100k and two days of rig time

Leading downhole camera inspection saves $100k

Real-time data transmission enhances well monitoring efficiency

Expro delivers incremental production on a fast-track basis

Incremental production delivered on a fast-track basis

Well Services software delivers cost-effective solution for managing critical well integrity programme

Cost-effective well integrity solution

Expro integrated offering supports delivery of Wintershall Maria project ahead of schedule and below budget

Full WOS system delivered ahead of schedule

Bespoke subsea system for BP's Quad 204 development, increasing features despite decreasing size

Bespoke subsea system for BP’s Quad 204 development

Custom ExH2O ™ bulkwater removal system debottlenecks separators to facilitate increased production and reduce ESP back pressure

Bulkwater removal system, ExH20™, increases production and reduces ESP back pressure

Expro provide innovative well intervention services to evaluate completions performance during experimental well operation, adding value to future well operations

Innovative approach to well intervention services to evaluate completions performance

Expro develop hybrid, rapid EH response control system, focussed on safety critical functions

Hybrid, rapid EH response control system, focussed on safety critical functions

Expro return idle wells to production using through tubing gas lift insert

Idle wells returned to production using through tubing gas lift insert

Expro provide innovative well testing solution for new subsea well in Gulf of Mexico

Innovative well testing solution for new subsea well in Gulf of Mexico

Expro provide high accuracy retrograde condensate measurement for facility's export gas fingerprinting

High accuracy retrograde condensate measurement for facility’s export gas fingerprinting

Expro's compact large bore landing string allows operator to use rig of convenience to achieve first oil

Compact large bore landing string allows operator to use rig of convenience to achieve first oil

Expro provide non-intrusive measurement of volumetric flow rate and phase fraction (CGR/WGR) in remote gas wells

Non-intrusive measurement of volumetric flow rate and phase fraction (CGR/WGR) in remote gas wells

Expro downhole video camera used for high temperature geothermal well intervention

Downhole video camera used for high temperature geothermal well intervention

Expro support well integrity operations on geothermal wells in The Netherlands, avoiding shut down, as well as reducing remedial actions costs and environmental impact by alternative heat sources

Supporting well integrity operations on geothermal wells in The Netherlands

Expro's EPF upgrades double production capacity and facilitates first oil

EPF upgrades double production capacity and facilitates first oil

Expro check metering improves production separator performance and throughput in Middle East project

Check metering improves production separator performance and throughput in Middle East project

Expro delivers high performing HPHT services in Gulf of Mexico

High performing HPHT TCP services in Gulf of Mexico

Expro provide innovative, custom-built logging solution to solve water production challenge in multi-lateral well

Innovative, custom-built logging solution to solve water production challenge in multi-lateral well

Expro provide full DST and TCP services package to support local operator in Egypt

Full DST and TCP services package to support local operator in Egypt

Expro offer cost-effective re-perforating on satellite platforms with limited footprint and crane restrictions

Cost-effective re-perforating on satellite platforms with limited footprint and crane restrictions

Expro camera supports successful fishing operations with full-service solution

Camera supports successful fishing operations with full-service solution

World first wireless annular barrier monitoring of a non-cemented liner in a deepwater subsea well

World first wireless annular barrier monitoring of a non-cemented liner in a deepwater subsea well

Measuring seasonal demand for gas storage: 2.25" CaTS™ gauges provide long-term wireless reservoir monitoring for onshore gas storage optimisation in South West France

2.25” CaTS™ gauges provide long-term wireless reservoir monitoring

Wellhead production surveillance on offshore gas condensate field

Wellhead production surveillance on offshore gas condensate field

Non-intrusive production testing pilot for new customer successfully completed in Bolivia using sonar metering in wet gas multiphase application

Non-intrusive production testing pilot for new customer successfully completed in Bolivia using sonar metering in wet gas multiphase application

Expro deliver fast-track Early Production Facility for Middle East operator within 15 weeks to enable early oil production

Fast-track Early Production Facility for Middle East operator

Wellhead production surveillance for North Sea HPHT gas condensate field

Wellhead production surveillance for North Sea HPHT gas condensate field

Sonar surveillance to facilitate gas well clean-up

Sonar surveillance to facilitate gas well clean-up

Expro overcomes heavy oil challenges in Santos Basin, Brazil: industry-leading expertise and reliability; saved time and money; avoided environmental issues; 100% sampling success rate

Heavy oil challenges in Santos Basin, Brazil

UKAS audit makes Expro the first oil and gas service company to offer ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accredited mercury analysis, both onsite and in the laboratory

ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accredited mercury analysis, both onsite and in the laboratory

Expro-first for Angola team to deliver cost-saving subsea project in-country for BP plug and abandonment

Angola team deliver cost-saving subsea project in-country for BP plug and abandonment

Expro completes eight well decommissioning data gathering campaign ahead of schedule and under budget in Central North Sea

Eight well decommissioning data gathering campaign complete ahead of schedule and under budget

Expro develops first flare boom with express, integrated hoisting winch, reducing HSE risk and improving rig operational efficiency

First flare boom with express, integrated hoisting winch developed

Expro fast track avoids production shut down to meet environmental regulatory requirements after mercury is detected in flare gas

Fast track avoids production shut down to meet environmental regulatory requirements

Innovation drives efficiency in rigless well abandonment in Southern North Sea

Innovation drives efficiency in rigless well abandonment in Southern North Sea

Gas lift optimisation performed using simulation tools, nodal analysis and network modelling system techniques increases production

Gas lift optimisation increases production on mature asset

Expro provide invaluable modelling support which prevented incorrect component selection for bottomhole equipment configuration

Modelling support avoids downhole equipment failure and costly fishing operations

Expro increase surveillance efficiency whilst reducing slickline unit time for BHP measurement during a trial in the Gulf of Thailand

Increased surveillance efficiency whilst reducing slickline unit time for BHP measurement

CaTS™ wireless gauge installation provides technical breakthrough for operations utilising PCP for artificial lift during well testing

Wireless gauge installation for operations using PCP for artificial lift during well testing

13,000 - 13,500ft measured depth, up to 12 shots per foot, one trip with sequential firing

Expro-designed dynamic underbalanced perforating improves production

Expro develop innovative perforating system for deepwater, high pressure, subsea wells

Innovative perforating system for deepwater, high pressure, subsea wells

Expro’s outstanding track record and reputation for well testing in Brazil leads to new work producing a customised PSD/ESD electronic system and enhanced well testing equipment; saving client two rig days circa $800k per day

Customised PSD/ESD electronic system and enhanced well testing saves client two rig days ($800k)

Expro’s sonar meter used in surface flow rate reference injection logging tool (ILT) surveys

Sonar meter used in surface flow rate reference injection logging tool (ILT) surveys

Expro’s non-intrusive sonar meters measurement production and gas lift rates simultaneously in order to allow gas lift to be optimised for maximum production

Measuring production and gas lift rates simultaneously to allow gas lift optimisation

Expro deliver first closed loop milling returns system in South Texas, ensuring zero uncontrolled H2S releases, whilst saving time and increasing safety

First closed loop milling returns system in South Texas - zero uncontrolled H2S releases

Expro’s Subsea team adapt to BP’s requirements for Shah Deniz 2 to provide a high pressure, high integrity, fast response subsea landing string

High pressure, high integrity, fast response subsea landing string for BP’s Shah Deniz

Expro’s PassiveSONAR™ flow meters enhance safety and efficiency of cavern storage operations

PassiveSONAR™ enhances safety and efficiency of cavern storage operations

Expro Meters provides client unique gas void fraction (GVF) measurement to improve separator performance and accuracy

Unique gas void fraction measurement to improve separator performance and accuracy

Using Expro’s sonar flow meters as part of an integrated well intervention strategy

Using sonar flow meters as part of an integrated well intervention strategy

Expro’s SafeWells software solution is an integral part of Apache’s well integrity data management approach across all North Sea assets, providing greater visibility, accurate reporting and increased efficiencies

Integral part of Apache’s well integrity data management across North Sea assets

Expro’s adaptive and flexible approach to fluid sampling and onsite analysis results in 100% performance score over eight wells by Chevron, providing them with the best fluids representation to date for the Gorgon field

100% performance score over 8 wells by Chevron for Gorgon field

Expro showcase ultra deepwater testing capability in remote location

Ultra high rate testing capability in remote location, West Africa

Expro consistently outperforms other laboratories in fluid analysis and proven as a supplier of choice: ranked joint 1st in Chevron’s 2014 performance evaluation

Supplier of choice - ranked joint 1st in Chevron’s 2014 performance evaluation

Expro’s world-first, large diameter slickline installation provides innovative solution that saves Marathon time and money

World-first largest slickline provides saves marathon time and money

Using Expro’s sonar flow meters for water treatment floatation cell optimisation

Sonar flow meters for water treatment floatation cell optimisation

Expro’s ABP system ensures operations can continue during gas influxes while under-balanced drilling, saving time and money with a fast and user-friendly system

ABP system ensures operations during gas influxes while UBD, saving time and money

Expro provides industry-leading, portable flaring instrumentation unit for Lyondellbasell

Providing industry-leading portable flaring instrumentation unit

Providing a flow measurement solution for NAM

Providing a flow measurement solution for NAM (Nederland’s Aardolie Maatschappij)

Expro’s production surveillance on ESP lifted wells optimises installation and extends the ESP operational life

Production surveillance on ESP lifted wells optimises installation

Expro’s ‘first time right’ approach key to overcoming challenging conditions of Corrib Project delivery

First time right approach key to challenging conditions of Corrib Project delivery

Expro introduces lift clamp reducing time and improving safety in deploying record >5,000 ft TCP gun length in Alaska

Lift clamp reduces time and improves safety in deploying record 5,000ft TCP gun length

CaTS™ retrofit wireless gauge technology provides real time production optimisation in a Middle Eastern gas condensate reservoir

CaTS™ retrofit wireless gauge provides real time optimisation in gas condensate reservoir

Achieving excellence in well integrity – the application of CaTS™ wireless communications technology to verify pressure barrier sealing integrity during well suspension or P&A

Verifying pressure barrier sealing integrity during well suspension or P&A

Clamp-on sonar surveillance during deliquification increases production by 50%

Clamp-on sonar surveillance during deliquification increase production by 50%

Reducing uncertainty in reservoir connectivity during Clair Field Appraisal – CaTS™ world first wireless gauge installation enables well monitoring to continue beyond abandonment

World first wireless gauge installation enables well monitoring beyond abandonment

Expro PowerChokes team provide innovative solution in record time, saving customer time and money in Gulf of Mexico

Team provides innovative solution in record time saving time and money

Sonar surveillance for large diameter trunk lines sucessfully support Woodside Petroleum’s challenge to increase production

Sonar surveillance sucessfully supports Woodside to increase production

Expro Meters key in identifying underperforming wells and prolonging the field life of UKCS assets

Identifying underperforming wells and prolonging field life of Centrica’s UKCS assets

Expro’s implementation of a standardised QMS software solution – Insight – introduces smarter working and enhances the benefits to clients due to increased efficiency, standardised procedures and robust governance across Expro’s global network

IT - Insight QMS increases efficiency, standardised procedures and robust governance

Expro deliver ultra-high-rate gas well testing offshore Israel

Ultra high rate testing offshore Israel for Noble Energy

Expro’s well integrity software, SafeWells, fundamental in ensuring early identification and timely resolution of issues for Marathon Oil

Well integrity software ensures early identification and timely resolution of issues

Well head surveillance using ActiveSONAR™ clamp on metering for Dolphin Energy, Qatar

Wellhead sonar surveillance using activesonar for Dolphin Energy in Qatar

Expro’s ViewMax camera used in GOM and gives operator confidence to resume completion operation and saves unnecessary costly operations, despite debris in wellhead

ViewMax key in resuming operations, saving money, despite debris in wellhead

Deepwater riser/BOP inspection with downhole video saves GOM operator $1.5 million as well as avoiding costly interventions in the future

ViewMax downhole camera inspection saves $1.5m

Expro involved in world-first offshore Japanese hydrate trials

Expro involved in world-first offshore Japanese hydrate trials

Expro solution fundamental in mitigating risk of spills on shuttle tankers

Expro solution fundamental in mitigating risk of spills on Teekay shuttle tankers

Expro’s subsea expertise delivers industry-leading deepwater electro-hydraulic subsea safety system in West Africa

Industry-leading deepwater electro-hydraulic subsea safety system for GE in W. Africa

Expro’s flexible approach enables Saipem to deliver time-critical project, avoiding costs of up to $100,000 per day, whilst maintaining the highest standards of quality and consistency

Flexible approach enables Saipem to deliver project, avoiding costs of up to $100k per day

Expro provides toe sliding sleeve solution for HPHT wells, eliminating intervention by coiled tubing thus saving rig time whilst improving efficiency and safety

Toe sliding sleeve solutions for HPHT wells eliminates intervention saving rig time

Expro’s Well Intervention team provides solution to a new client, saving rig time and a costly work-over

Providing solutions that save rig time and a costly work over

Check metering – the importance of water injection surveillance and the use of sonar technology to improve data quality

Using water injection surveillance and sonar technology to improve data quality

Expro’s sonar meters are deployed on mature gas condensate fields, enabling debottlenecking and saving Marathon in excess of $250,000 (USD) per testing campaign

Deployment enables debottlenecking and saves over $250k per testing campaign

Expro provide topside process equipment for 90-day heavy oil EWT

Expro provide topside process equipment for 90 day heavy oil EWT

Expro provide Petronas with cutting tool for coiled tubing fishing operations

Expro provide an operator in Asia with cutting tool for coiled tubing fishing operations

Expro restores production from previously closed-in wells, enhancing field production levels

Expro restores production from previously closed-in wells enhancing field production

Expro’s exemplary safety record recognised for second year running with prestigious eni Safety Award: over 535,000 hours worked with no LTIs

Safety record recognised with Eni safety award: over 535,000 hours with no LTIs

Reducing uncertainty in connected volumes during Barents Sea appraisal CaTS™ wireless gauge technology detects flow barriers in the reservoir during extended post-abandonment pressure build-up monitoring

Wireless gauge technology reduces reservoir uncertainity

CaTS™ wireless monitoring technology provides critical data during early stage field development in the deepwater pre-salt Santos Basin of Brazil

Wireless monitoring provides critical data during early stage DFD

Expro performs well integrity review of aging wells and develops comprehensive wellhead maintenance, integrity management and annulus pressure monitoring plans for client in Middle East

Cost effective solutions for brownfield maintenance, integrity and monitoring

Expro work with BP to develop engineered solutions for successful rigless abandonment of Miller Platform wells

Developing engineered solutions for successful rigless abandonment

Expro FPF upgrade delivers Chevron’s first oil

Expro FPF upgrade delivers Chevron’s first oil

Lift boat equipped with cantilever deck facilitates cost effective shallow water subsea intervention

Cost effective shallow water subsea intervention on lift boat with cantilever deck

Expro’s innovative approach to modular package engineering avoids modifications to rig, allowing operator to meet first oil target, removing scheduling delays

Innovative modular package avoids modifications to rig to achieve first oil target

Expro provide gas-to-power Early Production Facility (EPF) in Cameroon

Expro provide gas-to-power Early Production Facility (EPF) in Cameroon

Wireless sandface monitoring solution delivers production optimisation and an improved reservoir understanding in big bore high rate gas wells

Wireless sandface monitoring delivers production optimisation in big bore high rate gas

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