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Expro delivered a bespoke, compact design which was cost effective for the client

Expro assists in developing cost effective design for converting an oil rig to a MOPU

Improvement in P&A efficiencies and 20% reduction in rig time

Expro Slick-E-line delivers significant efficiencies in UKCS P&A campaign

By allowing mercury producing wells to be safely produced and the contaminant removed at surface, the gas production increased by more than 20%

Mercury removal at gas processing facility

The customer was able to measure injectivity across the field to help with overall field redevelopment optimisation

Clamp-on measurement on coated and wrapped pipe surfaces

World's first operation using a roller bogie setup on CoilHose

Expro delivers bespoke CoilHose system to operate in deviated well

Expro supported the entire project for TESPA with a 'one team' approach, acting as the leading testing integrator

Expro tames “The Leopard”

Expro provided a cost effective solution that enabled the validation testing to be performed

Expro landing string enables high rate gas well test in harsh deepwater environment

Our technical solution reduced the environmental impact of our footprint operation at the client's site

Carbon-efficient solution reduces operating CO2 footprint by 57%

Non-intrusive solution to verify existing inline metering and provide process insight

Verifying existing inline metering

Deploying CaTS downhole wireless gauges to monitor dynamic pressure relief of an IBO (Internal Blow Out) Well System for our customer in South East Asia

CaTS gauges deployed for asset integrity monitoring

Delivery of a fast-track, best in class EWT in the North Sea where Expro was recognised by the industry and nominated in the Overall Excellence Category at the UK Oil & Gas Awards

Expro provides topside process facilities for 90-day heavy oil EWT

Validation of ESP operation and production rate

ESP production well diagnosis

Our CoilHose operation reduced footprint and weight compared to traditional coiled tubing equipment

Expro’s CoilHose technology provides a cost effective solution for well unloading

Expro's Kinley Perforator lowered the overall risk to the customer due to the reduce time Slickline was required to be rigged up on the well. 

Expro helps a customer to double the oil production from their well on gas lift

The use of the FRS allows the system to be operated direct hydraulically with the ability to perform a quick ESD within the shallow water without the need for an Electro-Hydraulic system

Delivery of Fast Response Landing String for safety critical functions in Australia

Flawless integration of critical subsea well control and reservoir characterisation services

Expertise in deepwater subsea/ultra-high flow operations enables largest gas field development in Eastern Mediterranean

Expro was able to optimise production improving overall oil production, identify plant issues and assist the customer with improving gas lift modelling

Optimisation of gas lift network performance

After the propellant treatment was carried out, the injection rate was immediately increased from 200 bbl/d to 1100 bbl/d, an increase of 450%

Expro’s wireline deployed propellant treatment increases injection rates by 450%

Our solution enabled a faster rig up and down for the customer, which limited their capital spending and ultimately enhanced production

Expro assists in enhancing production

Expro retrofitted a CaTS wireless package on slickline into the observation well to record and transmit pressure and temperature data to surface in real-time

Evaluating onshore reservoir connectivity in Algeria

Non-intrusive measurements ensured proper design sizing for the compressors and helped achieve "zero flaring" gas compression

ActiveSONAR contributes to “zero flaring” gas compression

Due to the smaller footprint of the CoilHose equipment, spotting and preparation for the operation was done without using critical rig time and in parallel with the ongoing operation

CoilHose technology provides a cost effective solution for well unloading

This efficient, customised design and flawless execution of operations saved the customer 30 operational days compared to previous operations

Unique solids management flowback design decreases intervention operating time by 30 days

CaTS Gauges to re-instate downhole monitoring in well where an existing permanent downhole cabled gauge had failed

Reinstating instrumentation in a production well on an unmanned installation

CaTS gauges replace failed permanent gauges to provide critical data for production optimisation in the Middle East

Reinstating instrumentation in production observation wells

Expro provided a solutions-based service with bespoke tooling options

Well intervention package offers an alternative to workover and reinstalls production

Expro approached to provide non-intrusive ActiveSONAR meters and flow computers to provide real-time production surveillance

Subsea well riser monitoring for flow assurance and production surveillance

Retrofitting CaTS wireless downhole gauges in a dual string production well in Nigeria enabling measurements at the sandface

Instrumenting dual string completions at the sandface

CaTS™ wireless downhole monitoring system provides long-term aquifer surveillance at underground gas storage facility in South West France

Wireless downhole monitoring system provides long term aquifer surveillance

Our CoilHose technology reinstated the cavern back into production by utilising the jetting BHA and downhole memory camera

Performing CoilHose salt removal jetting remediation

Delivery of first reservoir pressure data from below a rock-to-rock reinstated barrier

Open-hole barrier data transmissions

Perforation and testing of an HPHT well with an underbalanced annulus

HPHT well with underbalanced annulus successfully tested, onshore India

Expro awarded first fully integrated service package in Mexico – on a critical national project

First fully integrated service package in Mexico

Expro's non-intrusive solution resulted in no disruption to production

SONAR meter assures $8 million for the customer on a stabilised crude oil trunk line

Expro executes Well test start-up during global pandemic

Successful well test contract start-up in Brunei during global pandemic

Expro designed and installed a bespoke produced water treatment package capable of treating up to 1,000 BPD of produced water

Expro treats facility produced water to comply with strict local environmental regulations

By deploying the CaTS ART solution the rig could be demobilised early while ensuring critical reservoir pressure data could still be captured during the extended build-up

Quantifying connected reservoir volume as part of an extended well test

Expro delivered a fast track world-class modular gas system

Milestone 200,000 man hours free LTI operation at first modular gas plant in India

Without the Expro solution, the operator’s produced water would continue to be off-specification with excessive oil content, thereby constraining production

Expro delivers fast track produced water treatment in 14 weeks

Expro offered a bespoke solution with our Octopoda™ – annulus intervention system

Expro enters and intervenes the annulus

Expro offered a bespoke solution to run Octopoda™ - our annulus intervention system in the salt plug

Expro performs bespoke annulus intervention

Expro diagnosed the problem and solved it with a bespoke tailor-made solution

Intelligent intervention of the annulus regains production

Expro's SONAR meter provides real time volumetric flow rates and real time velocity measurement

Non-intrusive measurement solution prevents potential NPT

Expro's annulus intervention system regains production

Expro’s intelligent intervention regains production

First full-scale carbon capture storage demonstration project in Norway

Creating confidence in the geology and injection storage simulation modelling allowing the Northern Lights Carbon Capture project to go ahead

Clamp-on SONAR meter replaces conventional industrial strap-on ultrasonic meter

Our extensive intervention experience proved invaluable during the heavy duty fishing operation

Expro delivers successful heavy duty fishing operation

Unprecedented fast-track mobilisation and integration of 10 DST packages and 12 TCP package

Expro DST and TCP excels in world’s most active E&A offshore contract

Record breaking milestone of over 200 consecutive successful TCP jobs

Record breaking TCP performance offshore India

Customer was looking for a portable clamp on meter to augment and verify performance

Cost effective non-intrusive solution for brownfield redevelopment

Expro demonstrated our ability to provide a fully integrated solution

Expro saves in excess of 15 hours rig time with first fully integrated service package in Mexico

Customer wanted access to a reliable non-intrusive flow metering solution

Expro assists in improving field management

Expro delivered a bespoke system which was planned to be in hole for 2 months

Expro in fire ice again

Expro's modular designed package gave the client a cost-effective solution

Expro delivers a fast track gas production facility in 10 months

Expro's unique technology allowed all operations to be carried out without any equipment maintenance activities offshore maximising rig efficiency

Expro delivers Electro Hydraulic SSTTA with Subsea Gyro orientation system

Expro performs detailed characterisation and validation at the wellsite

Open hole sample characterisation in the Gulf of Mexico

Providing reliable measurements allowing the operator to manage their process efficiently

Existing inline metering correction and insight into process conditions

Subsea Well Access system provides the well barriers during a subsea well abandonment campaign

Expro enables considerable time savings on first venture into Intervention Riser System market

Utilising cement evaluation services to establish well integrity

Expro supports in the completion of P&A campaign

Expro's rapid deployment of mercury analytical package prevents production shut down

Rapid deployment of mercury analytical package

Expro delivers a non-intrusive solution

Delivery of non-intrusive solution for ESP optimisation

Asia performs a technology first for Expro and Petronas

Clamp-on metering improves operational efficiency on HPHT sour gas wells

Clamp-on metering improves operational efficiency

Onshore mobile testing unit, environmentally friendly MultiTrace technology reduces production rate uncertainties to less than 4%

MultiTrace technology reduces production rate uncertainties

Innovative approach to well killing operations results in 50% cost saving

Innovative approach to well killing operations

Expro delivers 28 Well Hopper production optimisation study in 6 weeks

Expro delivers production optimisation study in 6 weeks

Fast-track equipment delivery enabled customer to obtain reduced flared gas gains and optimise production

Reducing flaring through gas compression solution

Customer resolves metering uncertainty with Expro ActiveSONAR™

Expro ActiveSONAR™  resolves customer metering uncertainty

Expro enables fast track production improvement of deep-water subsea wells

Fast track production improvement of deep-water subsea wells

Expro delivers a fast track water separation on an EPF

Fast track water separation on an EPF

Expro delivers first CoilHose operation in Malaysia to support well test operation

CoilHose operation in Malaysia completed within 12 hours

Expro ActiveSONAR™ confirms success of well remediation programme

Expro ActiveSONAR™ confirms success of well remediation programme

Robust non-intrusive metering provides real time volumetric flow rate on sour water disposal wells

Robust non-intrusive metering provides real time volumetric flow rate on sour water disposal wells

Expro performs CoilHose well jetting remediation on iSSSV

CoilHose well jetting remediation on iSSSV

Expro's RAS tool helps customer gain 100% increase in oil production from well

RAS tool helps customer gain 100% increase in oil production

Expro uses first fishing in LATAM using a stroker - tractor Eline conveyance

First fishing in LATAM using a stroker

Expro performs first TCP job in Argentina

First TCP job in Argentina

Expro provides high rate well testing operation in high gas production field

High rate well testing operation in high gas production field

Expro provides TCP dynamic underbalance and vertical orientation to maximise production

TCP dynamic underbalance and vertical orientation to maximise production

Expro designs bespoke RCT improving well integrity

Bespoke RCT improving well integrity

Customer upgrades clamp-on metering

Customer upgrades clamp-on metering

Expro contributes to a zero flare campaign in Nigeria

Contribution to a zero flare campaign in Nigeria

Flowline integrity and leak detection surveillance

Flowline integrity and leak detection surveillance

Expro delivers fast-track bespoke production enhancement solution in South East Asia

Fast-track bespoke production enhancement solution in South East Asia

Expro enters and intervenes the annulus

Expro enters and intervenes the annulus

Expro performs bespoke annulus intervention

Expro performs bespoke annulus intervention

First dual zone DST in India

First dual zone DST in India

Expro designs a compact bespoke package for an unmanned platform in the Gulf of Mexico

Expro’s experience in high-rate well testing enables customised production solution

Expro runs memory camera on CoilHose operation

Expro runs memory camera on CoilHose operation

Expro performs CoilHose well scale removal

CoilHose well scale removal

Expro delivers successful scale removal operation

Successful scale removal operation

Expro delivers an innovative approach to well intervention

An innovative approach to well intervention

Delivery of efficient flowline processing for a decommissioning project

Efficient flowline processing for a decommissioning project

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

Well integrity review of aging wells

Expro performs a world first for Total, performing oriented perforation on a permanent fibre optic completion

World first for Total, performing oriented perforation on a permanent fibre optic completion

Expro performs dynamic underbalanced TCP and avoids well stimulation

Dynamic underbalanced TCP system avoids well stimulation

Expro uses a 'shoot and drop' TCP system to complete an offshore production well in India

TCP ‘shoot and drop’ system used to complete an offshore production well

Expro performs rigless integrated services

Rigless integrated services

Expro deploys first EXACT™ tool in UKCS

First EXACT™ tool deployment in UKCS

Collaborative cost-effective TCP solution enhances well productivity

Collaborative cost-effective TCP solution enhances well productivity

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 develops hybrid, rapid EH response control system, focused on safety critical functions

Hybrid, rapid EH response control system, focused 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

Assured well integrity with no downtime on Dutch geothermal wells

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

Wellhead production surveillance on offshore gas condensate field

Wellhead production surveillance on offshore gas condensate field

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

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

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

Unique gas void fraction measurement to improve separator performance and accuracy

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 saves marathon time and money

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

Providing industry-leading portable flaring instrumentation unit

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™ Gauges provide early indication of condensate banking

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

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

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

Sonar surveillance successfully supports Woodside to increase production

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

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’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

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 uncertainty

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 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

Expro modular package reduces installation time by 75%, gaining 68 man days

Expro modular package reduces installation time by 75% gaining 68 man days

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