Fit-for-purpose testing, improved handling techniques, better use of well data among innovations for sour-gas well completions

Each year, corrosion costs the oil and gas industry an estimated $1.32 billion, according to NACE International, a global organization focused on corrosion control. At a time when the industry is doing everything possible to cut costs, it’s critical to implement solutions during sour gas completions that minimize or eliminate the potential for corrosion. In speaking with several service and equipment providers, DC found that they are focused on delivering optimized sour-service materials for tubing and casing, and on handling systems that will not damage these materials and leave them vulnerable to corrosion.