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TechTAC® Highlights Tubing Anchor that Can Navigate Oil Well Casing Patches

SALT LAKE CITY – Nov. 7, 2023 – TechTAC®, an industry leader in downhole tubing anchor solutions, today highlighted the availability of the Slimline® Casing Patch TAC, a tubing anchor catcher that gives engineers and field personnel more options for anchoring a tubing string within an oil well where the wellbore casing has been patched, is swollen or has a reduced ID due to scale. This custom-made anchor leverages innovative mechanics and the unique design of the Slimline® to navigate an oil well casing patch or similar anomaly while still being able to fully set below the patch or affected area.

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The Highest Oil Price (and Lowest) of the Last 50 Years

When looking at the history of crude oil prices in the U.S., both the highest oil price and the lowest have been marked relatively recently.

When looking at the history of crude oil prices in the United States over the last 50 years, both the highest oil price and the lowest have been marked relatively recently. Rising inflation, scarcity concerns, and once-in-a-generation global events like the COVID-19 pandemic have all played a role.

For these benchmarks, we’ll look at the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) index, the standard U.S. oil benchmark.

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Placement Considerations in Unconventional Wells

The optimal alignment for most TACs is as deep as possible while still remaining in the vertical section. For unconventional wells, that typically means just above the kickoff point. This placement anchors the maximum length of the tubing string while maintaining proper alignment, helping to avoid introducing bending moments or undue stress on the tool.

Although Slimline QuickSet TACs can — and have — been successfully deployed below the kickoff point, doing so may expose the tool to increased side loading and stress. Engineers should carefully evaluate well geometry, deviation severity, and overall completion design before choosing to set the TAC below the kickoff point in unconventional wells. And as always, operators should confirm the TAC placement relative to the pump, wellbore deviations, and any other downhole equipment prior to running the anchor.

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What Does the Slimline® TAC’s Increased Flow-by Area Actually Look Like?

Sometimes benefits are a little tough to visualize. If you’re in the market for a new truck, it’s one thing to read about a vehicle with a 40,000-pound towing capacity. It’s something quite different to see that truck hauling 20 tons of rock and steel up a grade on the way to a jobsite. More often than not, seeing is believing.

A Flow-by Area Comparison

In the case of the Slimline® Tubing Anchor Catcher (TAC), documenting the increased annular area around the TAC, when compared to a Baker B2-style (standard) anchor, isn’t as compelling as seeing it in action. The Slimline® offers an increased flow-by capacity of up to 245%. That distinction can best be seen in a side-by-side comparison:

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A Powerful Combination for Deep or Deviated Wells

The Slimline® QuickSet™ TAC offers a flexible solution for anchoring production tubing strings in deep or deviated wells. Compared to the original Slimline® or a standard TAC, the QuickSet™ requires fewer string rotations to fully set the anchor. Yet it retains the patented Slimline® design, which increases flow-by capacity in the annulus by as much as 245%. That combination has helped the Slimline® QuickSet™ TAC support a wide range of deployments.

One engineer with a large energy company operating in the Permian described the anchor’s impact this way: “Despite trying a variety of different products, we could not get a tubing anchor to set in the dogleg of one of our horizontal wells. We tried standard and quarter-turn anchors but kept getting the same result. Finally, after hearing about the Slimline QuickSet TAC, we decided to give it a try — and we were able to fully set the anchor in the bend of the well.”

For more information about the Slimline® QuickSet™ TAC, download the product brochure or visit the QuickSet™ product page.

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What to Check Before Running an Anchor Downhole

When a TechTAC Authorized Dealer receives an assembled anchor, the accompanying packing slip includes several notes. One of them reads: “Tools are to be checked upon delivery to ensure they are in correct working order.” But what does it mean to “check” the anchor? While individual circumstances may vary, this post will highlight a few key items that should be inspected before running an anchor downhole.

A Focus on Quality

One of TechTAC’s core values is to always meet the highest standards of quality. Whenever a tubing anchor leaves one of our facilities – whether a patented Slimline® TAC or a standard B2 anchor – dealers can trust that product has been built according to key quality standards. Those standards include using American-made steel and following a best practice assembly procedure.

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Assembly Tip: Inserting Slips into the Anchor Housing

The many benefits of running a Slimline® Tubing Anchor Catcher are realized, in large part, thanks to the anchor’s reduced OD. However, when it comes to assembling the TAC, that smaller OD can create some pretty tight spaces. In particular, without the right technique, inserting slips into the anchor housing can lead to some frustration and colorful language.

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TechTAC's Patented 7 5/8-inch Slimline® Anchor Has an Improved Assembly Process

TechTAC offers its Slimline® TAC in many sizes. The largest conventional size is the 7 5/8-inch anchor, which has a new assembly process.

“We strive to offer the highest levels of customer service by exceeding our customers’ expectations.” That statement is one of TechTAC’s core values. Among other things, it means we aim to provide service companies and operators with the downhole tubing anchor solutions they need, when and where they need them.

To provide that level of service, TechTAC® offers a variety of the most common tubing anchor catcher (TAC) sizes. The largest of these is our 7 5/8-inch (7.625-inch) anchor. That tool is available in both a standard Baker B2-style design, as well as the patented Slimline® design. As with other TechTAC® products, most orders for 7 5/8-inch anchors are either delivered or shipped within 24 hours.

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