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The design of the Slimline® Tubing Anchor Catcher allows sediment and formation gas to flow around the anchor instead of creating a choke.

In wells with sucker-rod pumps, tubing anchor catchers, or TACs, can stabilize the production string. That stability creates higher pump efficiency and minimizes wear on rods, tubing, casing and the rod pump.

However, in addition to the benefits, standard B2-style TACs, along with other traditional anchor designs, are also susceptible to several common problems that can hinder production.

Because the annular area between the TAC and well casing is so small, sediment and scale can bridge-off on top of the anchor and cement it in place, often resulting in an expensive fishing job. At the same time, the TAC essentially acts as a choke, trapping formation gas below the anchor, leading to a gas locked rod pump.

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Nickel-Coated TACs and the Fight Against Corrosion

Coating downhole equipment with nickel can help inhibit corrosion. That’s why TechTAC® offers nickel-coated TACs as one of its many options.

In wells where certain highly corrosive elements are present, coating downhole equipment with nickel can help to inhibit the corrosion that equipment experiences. In turn, operators have more production time before a tool assembly has to be pulled and replaced. That’s why TechTAC® offers nickel-coated TACs as one of the many options within its suite of tubing anchors.

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Understanding the Purpose and Benefits of Oilfield Anchors

In the oil and gas industry, maximizing efficiency and safety are paramount. One of the critical components that contributes to these goals is the oilfield anchor. Often called a tubing anchor, tubing anchor catcher or TAC, this relatively small piece of equipment plays a significant role in ensuring the smooth operation of oil wells. This post will delve into the purpose and benefits of oilfield anchors, highlighting their importance in the extraction process.

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How Does the Slimline® Tubing Anchor Catcher Aid in the Reduction of Sucker Rod Pump Gas Locking?

One way to minimize the impact of gas interference in a well is through the application of certain downhole tools. When produced fluid and gas enter the casing from the reservoir via the perforations below the pump, they experience a pressure drop that causes gas to break out of the solution and rise towards the surface in the casing. With the increased flow area of the Slimline® Tubing Anchor Catcher between the anchor OD and the casing ID (up to 245% more than a standard B2 anchor), the gas is able to be produced up the casing / tubing annulus rather than through the sucker rod pump where it creates the problems mentioned above. The standard B2 TAC is a “choke-point,” causing restrictive turbulent flow. In contrast, the Slimline® tubing anchor, with its tapered design and smaller diameter, allows for a laminar flowpath.

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The Importance of Quality Downhole Tools

The selection of downhole tools oil and gas operators choose has a direct impact on the Net Present Value (NPV) of the well. For instance, using a high-quality tubing anchor catcher can extend the life of a rod pump system by years, saving hundreds of thousands of dollars in workover costs. Similarly, advanced MWD tools reduce drilling time, which is often the most expensive phase of a project.

Mastering the use of downhole tools oil and gas production requires is a cornerstone of modern petroleum engineering. Whether it is the precision of a PDC drill bit, the reliability of a production packer, or the safety provided by a subsurface valve, these tools are essential to success in the energy industry. By understanding the function and category of each tool, operators can better plan their well interventions and optimize long-term production.

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Slim TAC, Slimhole TAC, Slimline® TAC … What Do They All Mean?

Sometime in the 1590s, a guy named Shakespeare wrote, “…a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” That line from Romeo and Juliet is still used as an adage today. It teaches an important lesson: Changing an object’s name doesn’t change what it actually is. Calling a rose a stinkweed doesn’t make it smell any less aromatic. The same is true for the Slimline® Tubing Anchor Catcher. Customers may call it a “slim TAC” or a “slimhole TAC,” but the bottom line is, if it’s from TechTAC®, then you can be sure it’s the patented Slimline® anchor.

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PEs Offer Feedback on the Slimline QuickSet TAC

The Slimline QuickSet TAC was a popular topic with many petroleum engineers at the recent SPE Artificial Lift Conference and Expo.

At the recent SPE Artificial Lift Conference and Expo, the TechTAC® team had a chance to interact with engineers from production companies around the world. Some of those visitors wanted to know more about the patented Slimline® TAC. Others were already customers who just stopped by to say hello and offer feedback.

One of those conversations stood out. A petroleum engineer with a Fortune 500 energy company was on his way to an education session. When he saw the TechTAC booth, he came over to greet the team, and said, “That QuickSet anchor is money! It’s been a game changer. We needed it five years ago.” He was referring to the patent-pending Slimline® QuickSet™ TAC. Turns out that anchor had been the solution to several challenging well applications for his company.

And he wasn’t the only one. Several other engineers and operators stopped by during the two-day event to share positive feedback about the value of the Slimline QuickSet TAC. The only downside to those compliments was that we printed a plethora of the cooling towels below to hand out and promote the Slimline QuickSet — only to have many of the attendees say, we already use it and love it … and then not take a towel. (Side note: If you’d like a dozen cooling towels for your child’s sports team, hit me up at [email protected]!)

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The World's Largest Oil and Gas Companies by Market Cap

Meeting global energy demands requires the efforts of many organizations. This post highlights the world's largest oil and gas companies.

The World Economic Forum estimates that the oil industry accounts for approximately 3% of global GDP, making it one of the largest industries in the world. In the United States, that number is even higher. While energy production is the most common use of crude oil, its applications are broad. Many products in categories as diverse as plastics, chemicals, clothing and medicine rely on petroleum to deliver value to consumers.

To meet that global demand requires the efforts of many of the world’s largest corporations. The following list – taken from data posted to the CompaniesMarketcap.com website – highlights the 100 largest oil and gas companies in the world, ordered by market capitalization. While #1 on the list, Saudi Aramco, has a market cap approaching $2 trillion (yes, that trillion with a T), even #100 still boasts a multi-billion dollar market cap. Clearly, meeting the world’s energy and manufacturing demands is big business.

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