Automated features
ID/OD measurement with latch recognition and re-engagement
Motor-driven grapple engagement
13,000 lbs
Runs through scale debris
In the continued pursuit of optimization and the enhancement of intervention operations, Welltec has added an additional option to its precision downhole fishing solutions: Wellgrab Hi-Range Overshot and Spear, also known as HIROS – and the technology is already making an impact in the field.
HIROS comes with all the benefits of the highly regarded Wellgrab Electric Release Fishing Tool (ERFT), with the addition of several smart features that enable a more automated approach to downhole fishing, in combination with user-defined settings. Key features include a motor-driven grapple engagement force of up to 13,000 lbs (not to be confused with the 100,000 lbs of push/pull force available once latched), and this makes HIROS ideal for running through scale debris around the fish. Furthermore, an automated target measurement capability enables the recognition of the successful latching of the fish or initiates re-engagement if necessary.
HIROS made a crucial difference during a debut operation in Norway, where its introduction put an end to an 83-day shut-in period by retrieving multiple fish, reinstating production from an otherwise prolific producer.
About Welltec
Welltec® is a global technology company that develops and provides efficient, hi-tech solutions for the energy industry.
The company was founded in 1994 and grew rapidly by supplying innovative robotic technology to oil and gas operators. In 2010, Welltec introduced a new business segment focused on the development of Completion products. Commercialization of these products began in 2014, and the company is now a global leader in the field of metal expandable packer technology. Welltec’s cutting-edge products and services are designed to optimize the performance and integrity of a well, in any environment. As a well-established and trusted partner to energy industry stakeholders across the globe, Welltec is successfully aiding clients within New Energy and Climate Technology, with a focused approach to help develop geothermal energy, and carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects.
Through advanced engineering and lightweight design, Welltec’s solutions have helped clients increase operational efficiency and reduce carbon footprints in a safe and sustainable way for 30 years.