Automated Connection Integrity

Building wells that
last a lifetime

The future of well construction is here. Vero automated connection integrity goes above and beyond tubular running for unquestionable success.

Rather than rely on human judgment for connection evaluation, we apply artificial intelligence to eliminate errors or oversights that can lead to safety incidents and costly remediation.

Read how Vero exceeded previous running speeds by 30%

See how Vero improved running speed by 15% in the North Sea

 

CREATE LASTING VALUE
CONNECTION BY CONNECTION

Every well has hundreds, if not thousands, of connections, just one of which can compromise the integrity of the entire asset.

Furthermore, manually making up so many connections can lead to complacency, which increases the risk of mistakes, injuries, or—even worse—fatalities.

Outcomes such as these cost the industry billions as well as its reputation. To eliminate these risks, we validate well integrity from the wellhead to TD with absolute certainty.

VERO GOES BEYOND TUBULAR RUNNING FOR ZERO CONNECTION ISSUES
 

Eliminate catastrophic well failures and mitigate safety risks

Reduce total well construction costs​

Protect your corporate reputation and profitability​

 
 

No matter the environment—from complex deepwater wells to conventional land operations—your connections safeguard your investment.

Through world-first technologies that automate precise makeup and digitize evaluation, we remove human influences and potential errors. The result is secure well integrity to mitigate safety and environmental concerns.

Extend life-of-well quality by automating well construction to maximize uptime and sustain production

Avoid workover costs and lost production by building dependable barriers that avert remediation

Mitigate threats to the environment, safety, and reputation by eliminating unintended exposure
 

benefits
 

In addition to long-term integrity, Vero technologies deliver immediate value. By running the optimal connections with fewer personnel and in less time than conventional operations, we modernize daily processes and reduce costs.

Reduce onsite personnel to limit safety exposure and minimize logistical costs 

Case and complete wells faster with immediate rig-time reductions

Execute reliable and consistent operations with automated makeup and autonomous connection evaluation 
 

benefits
 

Your journey toward total automated connection integrity starts and ends with Weatherford. At all stages of tubular handling—from the pipe mill to wellbore installation—we help you to make connections that you can trust.

Pipe-Mill Facilities

PIPE-MILL FACILITIES

Validate and trace coupling connections.

Offline-Makup Facilities

OFFLINE-MAKEUP LOCATIONS

Automate makeup away from the critical path. 

Well Center

WELL CENTER

Make up connections without subjective human influences.

Offices

OFFICES

Visualize all connections and improve performance through analytics.

THE BRAINS AND THE BRAWN BEHIND VERO

Applying intelligence makes equipment more than mere machines—and takes our capabilities beyond conventional tubular running. We use the world’s only automated makeup technology and autonomous evaluation software to run connections and validate integrity without a doubt.

Automated Technology
AUTOMATED MAKEUP TECHNOLOGY

With computer-controlled precision, automated technology takes control of the process.

Autonomous Evaluation
AUTONOMOUS EVALUATION SOFTWARE

Built-in software uses 20,000 data points per revolution to appraise connections for error-free integrity.

Make Connections That You Can Trust

There are a number of considerations to keep in mind to ensure the integrity of tubular connections. New technology is making the quest for 100% certainty much more attainable. The chart below compares the advantages of different automated connection technologies.

 

Vero Chart

UNVEILING VERO EQUIPMENT
FOR YOUR OPERATIONS

 

VERO Convetional Tongs

VERO CONVENTIONAL SYSTEMS 

Used on land and offshore rigs, the Vero system for conventional operations makes up and breaks out casing and completion strings.

After manually positioning the system, the operator pushes a button. Then the system automatically controls the final makeup speeds, detects shoulder torques, and evaluates connections.

Vero Conventional Systems

 

VERO Mechanized Tongs

VERO MECHANIZED SYSTEMS

For both offshore and onshore applications, the Vero system for mechanized operations includes a hands-free positioning system and remote controller.

The operator starts the makeup process with just a single click from the control room. Using onboard sensors and programming logic, the system computer automates the entire process, from positioning at well center to making up and evaluating the connection.

Vero Mechanized Systems

 

REAL-WORLD CASES OF
VERIFIED INTEGRITY

 

NORTH SEA

IMPROVED TUBULAR-RUNNING SPEEDS BY 15%

QATAR

ACHIEVED ZERO REJECTED JOINTS WHILE RUNNING MORE THAN 1,200 CONNECTIONS

KAZAKHSTAN

SAVED $1.2 MILLION IN RIG TIME, ELIMINATED NPT OVER 12 MONTHS

Vero Proven Globally

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CONNECT WITH THE BEST

Vero automated connection integrity goes beyond tubular running to construct wells that deliver true value now and in the future. To learn more, please complete the contact form below, and one of our experts will be in touch.