For one particularly troublesome well in the Permian, the patent-pending Slimline® QuickSet™ TAC turned out to be the solution the production company had been looking for.
In a recent meeting, one of TechTAC’s regional sales directors shared an interesting anecdote. The story illustrates the versatility of the company’s quick-setting tubing anchors in deviated or cork-screwed wells: A large production company had never been able to set a traditional TAC in one of their wells. Instead, they relied on custom or specialty anchors.
However, after a recent workover, the production company was unable to purchase any of the specialty anchors they had relied on in the past. Supply-chain delays made it impossible for the company to acquire either a quarter-turn tension anchor or a hydraulic anchor in the time they had.
Necessity: The Mother of Invention the Slimline QuickSet TAC
Out of desperation, the production company approached their equipment dealer about a Slimline QuickSet TAC. They had heard that several operators had seen success setting the Slimline QuickSet anchor in deviated wells. TechTAC engineered and manufactured the product to fully set in just 1-to-3 rotations, as opposed to the 6-to-8 turns required by a traditional TAC.
The other factor that made the Slimline QuickSet TAC appealing was its availability. TechTAC delivers or ships most of its anchors within 24 hours, because the company keeps an inventory of their popular products. This unique approach allows TechTAC to provide downhole anchor solutions to its network of Authorized Dealers when and where they need them, without weeks-long or months-long delays.
Surprise! The Slimline Came Up Clutch
To the surprise of the production company, the Slimline QuickSet tubing anchor worked. In fact, it became the first TAC the company had been able to set in this well that was not a custom or specialty anchor. While getting the well’s production up and running again was the most important part of the project, the operator also benefited from the fact that an off-the-shelf Slimline QuickSet TAC is typically more affordable than custom or specialty anchors, despite being produced in the United States with high-quality American steel.
The production company’s parting comment was that their equipment dealer should make sure to keep some Slimline QuickSet TACs in stock for their future use.
Could the Slimline QuickSet TAC Benefit Your Wells?
As this anecdote illustrated, TechTAC’s quick-setting anchors can enhance the performance and design of many downhole production strings. The Slimline QuickSet TAC provides all the same benefits as the original Slimline – such as up to 245% more flow-by area – but with the added ability to set the slips in just 1-3 turns. Leveraging the Slimline QuickSet anchor in challenging well scenarios allows operators to set the anchor with minimal surface torque, while still enjoying the Slimline’s unique ability to minimize the formation of scale, iron sulfate, and paraffin. Minimizing these elements helps reduce the occurrence of stuck anchors and gas locked rod pumps.
The concept of a quick-setting anchor offers distinct advantages in a variety of well scenarios. It’s not just about ease; it’s about enhancing safety, efficiency, and reliability. For petroleum engineers tackling challenging well operations, choosing the Slimline QuickSet TAC could be a game-changer. To learn more or to get a quote, contact the TechTAC team today!
