Wellstrøm

Technology concept/solution:
‍The M3 Wellstrøm plug is a rigless, real-time controlled and cost-effective seal barrier plugging installation, designed to be significantly cheaper compared to conventional rig-based methods. The plug uses M3 bismuth alloys as a barrier, assessed to be capable of lasting for 1 million days in a downhole environment, outperforming 50m of cement with approximately 1,5m Bismuth M3 plug. The solution has a low CO₂ footprint due to its rigless operation and material choice, a low-carbon alternative to cement and electrical technology that can be installed emissions-free. The melted alloy flows easily downhole, and its simpler and leaner operations contribute to human and environmental safety; less waste in the form of fluids and discharges, and fewer gas leaks due to the high-performance seal.

Owner:
‍Aarbakke Innovation, Rege Holding, Rawwater Engineering Company Ltd

Funding:
Norwegian Research Council, TotalEnergies, Innovation Norway

Phase:
Conceptualisation

Development and testing (ongoing) 

Demonstration and validation (planning phase) 

Commercialization

Contact:
‍Gert Rege

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