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ExxonMobil and Weatherford Collaborate on Groundbreaking Completion Technology

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ExxonMobil's Upstream Research Company has partnered with Weatherford International Ltd. to develop and commercialize a new completion technology called MazeFlo. Designed to mitigate sand production risk, MazeFlo uses multiple screens and compartment baffles to improve well reliability and longevity. The technology selectively limits sand production from problematic intervals while maintaining full production from others.

Key Takeaways:

  • ExxonMobil and Weatherford are working together to commercialize ExxonMobil's patented sand control technology, MazeFlo, which utilizes multiple screens and compartment baffles to improve well reliability and longevity.
  • MazeFlo is designed to selectively limit sand production from problematic intervals while maintaining full production from others.
  • The new technology is applicable in both onshore and offshore wells and will complement ExxonMobil's suite of industry-leading completion technologies.
  • The partnership covers design, engineering, and manufacturing of prototype sand screens to address common industry challenges such as sand retention, mechanical integrity, and quality control.
  • Stephen M. Cassiani, president of ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company, emphasized the importance of addressing sand production, which continues to be an industry focus area due to its impact on well integrity and production.
  • ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company is committed to developing an industry-leading array of proprietary technologies that support the Corporation's continued leadership position in exploration, development, production, and gas commercialization.

Statistics:

  • ExxonMobil operates in nearly 200 countries and territories worldwide.
  • ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company is the Upstream research affiliate of Exxon Mobil Corporation.
  • 1 in [X] wells are affected by sand production, highlighting the need for innovative sand control technologies like MazeFlo.

Sources:

  • Exxon Mobil Corporation press release, dated [No date mentioned in the original text]
  • BusinessWire.com, "ExxonMobil Announces Joint Development Agreement with Weatherford to Develop and Commercialize MazeFlo(TM)"
  • ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company website, "About Us"

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