Wellhead Integrity
Interwell’s wellhead Integrity technology consists of unique safety solutions offering two independent barriers on the wellhead outlets, controlled access to annulus during injection or bleed-off operations, and continuous pressure & temperature monitoring of annulus even during emergency shut-down. Interwell Advanced Monitoring & Control Solutions including the VR Sensor™, MSAS™, and A-Pro™, provide unparalleled monitoring and dual barriers control of annulus pressure in dry wellheads, ensuring enhanced well integrity throughout the well lifecycle
- Annulus Pressure Management Interwell’s annulus pressure monitoring and management system provides a cost-effective and reliable system for continuous pressure and temperature monitoring, and pressure management applications.
Casing Barrier Solutions
Leading the way in innovative barrier technology for casing applications. Our advanced solutions ensure the highest standards of safety, performance, and reliability for operational efficiency.
- Barrier Verification Barrier verification enhances safety and compliance, reducing risks and costs over time. By implementing robust verification processes, we ensure ongoing regulatory adherence and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the industry.
- Temporary P&A Interwell offers secure & efficient Temporary P&A solutions with advanced casing plugs, ensuring well integrity and compliance during well suspension and abandonment operations.
- Well Testing (Pressure/Leak/Inflow Test) Detect leaks, perform pressure and inflow tests on casing, liner or BOPs with high operational efficiency and no left-hand rotation.
Completion
Interwell offers cutting-edge completion solutions that enhance production and well integrity, access and flow control. This ensures superior well performance, reliability, substantially reduced rig time during the installation phase and increased well uptime during the production phase.
- Flow Control We offer a wide range of products during and after the completion phase. Our flow control products are tested to highest level of industry standards and provide reduced time and HSE risks.
- Interventionless Completion Installations Interwell enhances production and eliminates intervention needs during and after completion installations by providing remotely operated completion tools.
- Production Optimisation Prevent water influx, increase oil and gas production and extend well lifespan. Isolate zones, retrofit gas lift and optimise revenue through tailored solutions.
- Rigless Installation of VXT The Inter Remote Bypass Valve (IRBV) enhances efficiency in subsea operations with a vertical x-mas tree (VXT). It enables batch operations and reduces costs by minimising rig time and interventions, providing a remotely controlled, pressure-cycled barrier compliant with ISO standards.
- Scale & Corrosion Management Enhance integrity, well uptime and ensure stable and continuous Chemical Injection (CI) by utilising Interwell’s unique barrier qualified CI solutions.
- Temporary P&A Interwell offers secure & efficient Temporary P&A solutions with advanced casing plugs, ensuring well integrity and compliance during well suspension and abandonment operations.
- Well Testing (Pressure/Leak/Inflow Test) Detect leaks, perform pressure and inflow tests on casing, liner or BOPs with high operational efficiency and no left-hand rotation.
Intervention
Our well Intervention portfolio comprises of cutting-edge barrier products. Demonstrating the extremes of mechanical barriers; wireline deployed annular isolation to multi-functioning valves, all of which can be verified through novel means.
- Annulus Isolation Isolate the annulus to prevent water influx, stop water production, and enhance oil and gas recovery, extending the life of your well.
- Barrier Monitoring Log pressure and temperature below a barrier for real-time or long-term verification. Data can be monitored live or sent to the surface.
- Completion Repair Repair old and new completions, including setting packers, leak testing and straddle operations. Achieve reduces costs, compared to a full new completion.
- Production Optimisation Prevent water influx, increase oil and gas production and extend well lifespan. Isolate zones, retrofit gas lift and optimise revenue through tailored solutions.
- Temporary P&A Interwell offers secure & efficient Temporary P&A solutions with advanced casing plugs, ensuring well integrity and compliance during well suspension and abandonment operations.
- Well Integrity Re-establish well integrity, extend well lifespan and increase revenue. Efficient, cost-effective solutions compared to new completions.
- Well Testing (Pressure/Leak/Inflow Test) Detect leaks, perform pressure and inflow tests on casing, liner or BOPs with high operational efficiency and no left-hand rotation.
- Zonal Isolation Advanced zonal isolation solutions for complex well environments, designed to eliminate unwanted fluid migration, restore production integrity, and meet the most demanding regulatory requirements.
- Water Shut-Off Excessive water production reduces efficiency, increases costs, and accelerates well decline. Interwell delivers tailored precision water shut-off solutions. Designed to address the root cause, not just the symptom.
Plug & Abandonment
Eliminate risk, prevent leaks and reduce environmental impact; securing your wells and safeguarding the future.
- Barrier Verification Barrier verification enhances safety and compliance, reducing risks and costs over time. By implementing robust verification processes, we ensure ongoing regulatory adherence and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the industry.
- Reservoir Barrier RockSolid™ Permanent Abandonment Barrier Technology.
- Sustained Casing Pressure (SCP/SCVF) Eliminate sustained casing pressure with RockSolid™: a rigless, single-run solution that creates a permanent rock-to-rock barrier, restoring caprock integrity for eternity. Achieve more with less, ensuring unmatched well stability and performance.
- Slot Recovery Ongoing rigless deployments with our proprietary, thermite-based solution deliver a targeted exothermic reaction removing all wellbore elements to reinstate caprock integrity in the well cross section; as nature intended and for eternity.
- Temporary P&A Interwell offers secure & efficient Temporary P&A solutions with advanced casing plugs, ensuring well integrity and compliance during well suspension and abandonment operations.
- Well Testing (Pressure/Leak/Inflow Test) Detect leaks, perform pressure and inflow tests on casing, liner or BOPs with high operational efficiency and no left-hand rotation.
- Zonal Isolation Advanced zonal isolation solutions for complex well environments, designed to eliminate unwanted fluid migration, restore production integrity, and meet the most demanding regulatory requirements.
Renewables & Low Carbon
At Interwell, we are committed to a sustainable future by integrating renewable energy solutions into our portfolio of services. With expertise honed over years in the oil & gas sector, we bring a unique perspective and a robust set of skills to the renewable energy landscape.
- Annulus Pressure Management Interwell’s annulus pressure monitoring and management system provides a cost-effective and reliable system for continuous pressure and temperature monitoring, and pressure management applications.
- Barrier Verification Barrier verification enhances safety and compliance, reducing risks and costs over time. By implementing robust verification processes, we ensure ongoing regulatory adherence and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the industry.
- Barrier Monitoring Log pressure and temperature below a barrier for real-time or long-term verification. Data can be monitored live or sent to the surface.
- Completion Repair Repair old and new completions, including setting packers, leak testing and straddle operations. Achieve reduces costs, compared to a full new completion.
- Flow Control We offer a wide range of products during and after the completion phase. Our flow control products are tested to highest level of industry standards and provide reduced time and HSE risks.
- Sustained Casing Pressure (SCP/SCVF) Eliminate sustained casing pressure with RockSolid™: a rigless, single-run solution that creates a permanent rock-to-rock barrier, restoring caprock integrity for eternity. Achieve more with less, ensuring unmatched well stability and performance.
- Scale & Corrosion Management Enhance integrity, well uptime and ensure stable and continuous Chemical Injection (CI) by utilising Interwell’s unique barrier qualified CI solutions.
- Temporary P&A Interwell offers secure & efficient Temporary P&A solutions with advanced casing plugs, ensuring well integrity and compliance during well suspension and abandonment operations.
- Well Integrity Re-establish well integrity, extend well lifespan and increase revenue. Efficient, cost-effective solutions compared to new completions.
- Zonal Isolation Advanced zonal isolation solutions for complex well environments, designed to eliminate unwanted fluid migration, restore production integrity, and meet the most demanding regulatory requirements.
- Plug & Abandonment RockSolid™ is a new alternative to slot recovery and permanent abandonment (P&A) of wellbores. The technology is based on thermite which melts all well elements and solidifies to reinstate caprock integrity.
- Plugs & Packers We provide reliable wellbore isolation in demanding environments, from high-pressure operations to complex well geometries. Offering both retrievable and permanent options, they ensure secure sealing and anchoring for temporary or long-term needs. These solutions help minimise downtime, protect reservoirs and optimise well performance during interventions and workover operations.
- Glass Barrier Plugs Explore our portfolio of Glass Barrier Plugs including the Inter Remote Bypass Valve (IRBV) and Inter Remote Shatter Valve (IRSV). These tools improve well performance and safety, reduce wireline interventions, ensure seamless completions and withstand extreme conditions; offering flexible and cost-effective solutions.
- Straddle Solutions Interwell’s Straddle Solutions offer flexible tools for well intervention, including production control and safety valve retrofitting. The Anchored Production Straddle (APS) features a slim design for workover applications and gas-lift system retrofitting. The Insert Valve Carrier (IVC) repairs safety valve nipples cost-effectively, while the Injection Safety Valve (ISV) stabilises water injection. These solutions ensure optimal well performance and reduced costs.
- Flow Control Interwell’s Flow Control Solutions boost well efficiency and integrity. The Injection Safety Valve (ISV) stabilises water injection and prevents inflow, reducing chattering with adjustable pressure and API 14A compliance. The Intelligent Barrier Valve (IBV) provides reliable, remote-controlled operation; reducing risks, costs and meets ISO 14310 V0 standards.
- Setting Tools Setting tools are essential for installing downhole isolation devices and enhancing well interventions & completions. Interwell’s tools, like the Electronic Setting Tool (EST) and Hydraulic Running Tool (HRT), offer control, versatility and efficiency. They simplify operations, reduce risks and ensures cost-effective well management.
- Data Acquisition Interwell's data acquisition technologies enable real-time wireless monitoring and control to ensure well integrity and efficiency. Delivering continuous downhole data, these systems simplify operations, reduce costs and enhance safety with easy deployment via slickline, electric line or coiled tubing. Our acoustic communication ensures secure data transmission without affecting barriers. With monitoring capabilities of up to 10 years, these tools are ideal for barrier verification, pressure logging and integrity management; supporting long-term well performance with fewer interventions.
- Plug & Packer Add-Ons Interwell’s Plug & Packer Add-Ons enhance well integrity and streamline operations. They ensure secure well isolation, manage flow direction and handle high pressures while collecting debris. Advanced control features and reliable temporary barriers optimise well performance, reduce intervention needs and improve operational efficiency.
- Chemical Injection Interwell’s Chemical Injection Systems, like the SureFlo™ range, tackle U-tubing effects and unstable flow; enhancing well performance. Key benefits include anti-U-tubing protection and dual back check systems, ensuring efficient chemical injection and reliable operation. Integrated design tools and software optimised performance, boosting efficiency and well reliability throughout the field life.
- Side Pocket Mandrels Interwell’s Side Pocket Mandrels, including the NexLift™ Series, are designed for modern gas lift operations. Our mandrels improve well integrity, simplify valve handling and boost gas lift efficiency; reducing intervention needs.
- Gas Lift Solutions Improve production efficiency and well integrity with Interwell’s gas lift solutions. Designed for challenging wells and environments, our gas lift technologies reduce operational interventions and support reliable performance. Gas Lift Valves (GLVs) handle scale, erosion and high pressures; helping to minimise downtime. Our retrofit systems provide an efficient alternative to recompletions, allowing upgrades while maintaining well integrity. Interwell’s approach supports long-term well performance.
- Annular Sensor System Interwell’s Annular Sensor Systems monitor wellhead integrity with continuous pressure and temperature checks. They ensure safety under impact, reduce costs by eliminating traditional valves and provide both autonomous and manual pressure management. These systems enhance well safety and efficiency throughout the well lifecycle.
- Surface Annular Systems Our Surface Annular Systems ensure wellhead integrity by addressing sustained annulus pressure (SAP) and enhancing barrier integrity. The Master Surface Annulus Safety Valve (MSAS™) and Hydraulic Surface Annulus Safety Valve (HSAS™) create independent barriers, meet regulatory standards and mitigate risks. These systems enhance safety, reduce lifecycle costs and improve operational reliability. Discover our portfolio of Surface Annular Systems below.
- Annular Isolation Solutions Interwell’s Annular Isolation Solutions enhance well performance and extend field life. The CannSeal ZonalSeal uses patented epoxy technology to create precise annular seals in a single run, reducing water production. Compatible with standard electric wireline, it's ideal for vertical and horizontal wells, improving recovery and efficiently prolonging well life.
Wellhead Integrity
Interwell’s wellhead Integrity technology consists of unique safety solutions offering two independent barriers on the wellhead outlets, controlled access to annulus during injection or bleed-off operations, and continuous pressure & temperature monitoring of annulus even during emergency shut-down. Interwell Advanced Monitoring & Control Solutions including the VR Sensor™, MSAS™, and A-Pro™, provide unparalleled monitoring and dual barriers control of annulus pressure in dry wellheads, ensuring enhanced well integrity throughout the well lifecycle
Well location
Casing Barrier Solutions
Leading the way in innovative barrier technology for casing applications. Our advanced solutions ensure the highest standards of safety, performance, and reliability for operational efficiency.
Well location
Completion
Interwell offers cutting-edge completion solutions that enhance production and well integrity, access and flow control. This ensures superior well performance, reliability, substantially reduced rig time during the installation phase and increased well uptime during the production phase.
Well location
Intervention
Our well Intervention portfolio comprises of cutting-edge barrier products. Demonstrating the extremes of mechanical barriers; wireline deployed annular isolation to multi-functioning valves, all of which can be verified through novel means.
Well location
Plug & Abandonment
Eliminate risk, prevent leaks and reduce environmental impact; securing your wells and safeguarding the future.
Well location
Renewables & Low Carbon
At Interwell, we are committed to a sustainable future by integrating renewable energy solutions into our portfolio of services. With expertise honed over years in the oil & gas sector, we bring a unique perspective and a robust set of skills to the renewable energy landscape.
Well location
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- Plug & Abandonment RockSolid™ is a new alternative to slot recovery and permanent abandonment (P&A) of wellbores. The technology is based on thermite which melts all well elements and solidifies to reinstate caprock integrity.
- Plugs & Packers We provide reliable wellbore isolation in demanding environments, from high-pressure operations to complex well geometries. Offering both retrievable and permanent options, they ensure secure sealing and anchoring for temporary or long-term needs. These solutions help minimise downtime, protect reservoirs and optimise well performance during interventions and workover operations.
- Glass Barrier Plugs Explore our portfolio of Glass Barrier Plugs including the Inter Remote Bypass Valve (IRBV) and Inter Remote Shatter Valve (IRSV). These tools improve well performance and safety, reduce wireline interventions, ensure seamless completions and withstand extreme conditions; offering flexible and cost-effective solutions.
- Straddle Solutions Interwell’s Straddle Solutions offer flexible tools for well intervention, including production control and safety valve retrofitting. The Anchored Production Straddle (APS) features a slim design for workover applications and gas-lift system retrofitting. The Insert Valve Carrier (IVC) repairs safety valve nipples cost-effectively, while the Injection Safety Valve (ISV) stabilises water injection. These solutions ensure optimal well performance and reduced costs.
- Flow Control Interwell’s Flow Control Solutions boost well efficiency and integrity. The Injection Safety Valve (ISV) stabilises water injection and prevents inflow, reducing chattering with adjustable pressure and API 14A compliance. The Intelligent Barrier Valve (IBV) provides reliable, remote-controlled operation; reducing risks, costs and meets ISO 14310 V0 standards.
- Setting Tools Setting tools are essential for installing downhole isolation devices and enhancing well interventions & completions. Interwell’s tools, like the Electronic Setting Tool (EST) and Hydraulic Running Tool (HRT), offer control, versatility and efficiency. They simplify operations, reduce risks and ensures cost-effective well management.
- Data Acquisition Interwell's data acquisition technologies enable real-time wireless monitoring and control to ensure well integrity and efficiency. Delivering continuous downhole data, these systems simplify operations, reduce costs and enhance safety with easy deployment via slickline, electric line or coiled tubing. Our acoustic communication ensures secure data transmission without affecting barriers. With monitoring capabilities of up to 10 years, these tools are ideal for barrier verification, pressure logging and integrity management; supporting long-term well performance with fewer interventions.
- Plug & Packer Add-Ons Interwell’s Plug & Packer Add-Ons enhance well integrity and streamline operations. They ensure secure well isolation, manage flow direction and handle high pressures while collecting debris. Advanced control features and reliable temporary barriers optimise well performance, reduce intervention needs and improve operational efficiency.
- Chemical Injection Interwell’s Chemical Injection Systems, like the SureFlo™ range, tackle U-tubing effects and unstable flow; enhancing well performance. Key benefits include anti-U-tubing protection and dual back check systems, ensuring efficient chemical injection and reliable operation. Integrated design tools and software optimised performance, boosting efficiency and well reliability throughout the field life.
- Side Pocket Mandrels Interwell’s Side Pocket Mandrels, including the NexLift™ Series, are designed for modern gas lift operations. Our mandrels improve well integrity, simplify valve handling and boost gas lift efficiency; reducing intervention needs.
- Gas Lift Solutions Improve production efficiency and well integrity with Interwell’s gas lift solutions. Designed for challenging wells and environments, our gas lift technologies reduce operational interventions and support reliable performance. Gas Lift Valves (GLVs) handle scale, erosion and high pressures; helping to minimise downtime. Our retrofit systems provide an efficient alternative to recompletions, allowing upgrades while maintaining well integrity. Interwell’s approach supports long-term well performance.
- Annular Sensor System Interwell’s Annular Sensor Systems monitor wellhead integrity with continuous pressure and temperature checks. They ensure safety under impact, reduce costs by eliminating traditional valves and provide both autonomous and manual pressure management. These systems enhance well safety and efficiency throughout the well lifecycle.
- Surface Annular Systems Our Surface Annular Systems ensure wellhead integrity by addressing sustained annulus pressure (SAP) and enhancing barrier integrity. The Master Surface Annulus Safety Valve (MSAS™) and Hydraulic Surface Annulus Safety Valve (HSAS™) create independent barriers, meet regulatory standards and mitigate risks. These systems enhance safety, reduce lifecycle costs and improve operational reliability. Discover our portfolio of Surface Annular Systems below.
- Annular Isolation Solutions Interwell’s Annular Isolation Solutions enhance well performance and extend field life. The CannSeal ZonalSeal uses patented epoxy technology to create precise annular seals in a single run, reducing water production. Compatible with standard electric wireline, it's ideal for vertical and horizontal wells, improving recovery and efficiently prolonging well life.
ShearLift-A™: GLV With Temporary Locking Device
The main operator in Brazil faced over 25 early-stage gas lift valve failures causing tubing-to-annulus flow and costly rig interventions. By implementing the ShearLift-A™ valve with a temporary locking device and erosion-resistant check design, well integrity was improved and intervention costs reduced; saving an estimated 3.5 million USD per well and around 115 million USD to date.
Americas
Region
2025
Year
Challenge
The main operator in Brazil has identified over 25 cases of failure in gas lift valves, characterised by unwanted flow from tubing to annulus. Out of these, at least 14 cases have required a rig intervention to replace the damaged valve. These failures typically occurred in the early production stage, before gas lift injection had been initiated in the well. In the Pre-Salt Buzios field, it is expected that most wells will operate for 5-10 years without gas lift, which would only be necessary in the later stages of production
Solution
To minimise both safety risks and intervention costs in this scenario, it was decided to Install gas lift valves with a temporary locking device (ShearLift-A™), that works as a dummy valve until the locking device is sheared open by applying differential pressure from annulus to tubing. The check design eliminates vibration and chattering, and protects the metal-tometal seals from erosion. This solution is suitable for harsh environments (H2S and CO2), and CFD simulations and erosion are provided.The first valves were installed in February 2024, one of which sheared open at the expected values (SP +-5%). In the coming years, it is expected that the operator shears open the valves installed according to each well’s necessity.
Value Created
Due to incremented well barrier integrity using this solution, the client estimates saving around 3.5 million USD on each well. Year to date, 30 units of ShearLift-A™ were supplied; which can result in approximately 115 million USD saved.
Key Capabilities
- True metal-to-metal back check seal
- Barrier qualified
- Square-Edge, Stealth and Venturi orifices available
Benefits
- Time-efficient, as no wireline intervention is required before production start-up
- Minimises the need for interventions
Typical Applications
- Gas life projects with single SPM
- Surgent wells with the further need of artificial lift system
References
- https://alrdc.com/wpcontent/uploads/2024/03/
Application-of-Shear-GasLift-Valves-in-the-Pre-SaltBuzios-Field.pdf
