Energy services company Expro has successfully secured a corporate frame agreement from Equinor ASA to provide well-testing services on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). The agreement encompasses well-testing operations for Equinor across the Barents, Norwegian, and North Sea regions. Expro's local team based in Stavanger, supported by its Fluids Center of Excellence in Haugesund, will undertake the well flow management and production optimization services.

This four-year contract, extendable with three two-year options, marks a continuation of Expro's collaborative partnership with Equinor. The scope of work includes enhancing Equinor's assets across completion, intervention, production, and abandonment operations. Expro will deploy its oil hose light well circulation system for hydraulic intervention well services, designed to offer a more efficient and environmentally friendly approach to operations.

The undisclosed contract value is linked to a demonstrated commitment to a low carbon plan, aligning with the industry's sustainability goals. Iain Farley, Expro's Regional Vice President of Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa, emphasized the company's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint throughout project delivery.

"The ongoing seven-year contract has allowed us to work together to drive value through production optimization," said Farley, highlighting the positive impact of their collaborative efforts. The agreement not only strengthens the partnership between Expro and Equinor but also underscores the company's dedication to low-carbon practices.

In a separate development, Expro recently concluded a well cement placement project in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico (GOM) for an undisclosed large international operator. The project involved delivering inner-string cementing on a subsea well's 22-inch surface casing at a water depth of approximately 6,561.7 feet (2,000 meters) in the Mississippi Canyon area.

Expro's Cure technologies played a crucial role in overcoming challenges, including prolonged wait on cement periods and tasks associated with drilling out a 22" shoetrack. The integrated cementing solution helped save approximately 18 hours of cement-related drill-out, clean-out, and wait on cement time compared to offset wells.

Jeremy Angelle, Expro's Vice President of Well Construction, highlighted the success of the Cure technologies in reducing operational challenges. The project exemplifies Expro's commitment to providing innovative solutions that empower clients to overcome hurdles and achieve excellent results in their operations.

This project's accomplishment is particularly significant following Expro's strategic acquisition of DeltaTek Global, a construction cement specialist, in February. The addition of the Cure technology range enhances Expro's well construction product line, providing low-risk open water cementing solutions for increased operational efficiency and cost savings.

Expro's extensive portfolio encompasses capabilities in well construction, well flow management, subsea well access, and well intervention and integrity solutions. The successful completion of the GOM cement placement project further solidifies Expro's position as a leading provider of innovative and effective solutions in the energy services sector.