Supporting a landmark carbon capture project with expert tubular running services

This underscores Expro as a preferred partner for well construction services in CCS, highlighting the company’s technical expertise and innovation.

We are delighted to secure a contract to supply Tubular Running Services (TRS) as part of a major Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project in the Netherlands.

Our work includes recompleting and converting old offshore gas production wells into carbon dioxide (CO₂) injection wells, decommissioning shallow wells, and drilling platform slot recovery wells. This is the first offshore CCS storage project in the Netherlands and aligns with our sustainability strategy.

Corrosion is a key concern for carbon storage wells, and our non-marking TRS technology has been specially designed to run corrosion-resistant alloy (CRA) tubes. Our Fluid Grip tong and Collar Load Support (CLS) system mean we can make up the tubes on the rig without marking the outer surfaces.

“Securing this contract for this major CCS project highlights Expro’s advanced technical expertise in deploying CRA tubulars. The specific technologies being used throughout the project are proven in the oil and gas sector and it is fantastic to see these capabilities helping to unlock the potential of the CCS sector. Expro TRS services are designed for safety, efficiency, and precision, and so we look to be playing a vital role in supporting the success of this project. Expro has a well-earned reputation for delivering high-performance solutions for complex well construction challenges and we are committed to pioneering solutions for energy transition challenges. This contract cements the company’s role in advancing sustainable practices in the offshore energy sector.”

Iain Farley, Regional Vice President for Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa at Expro

In a highly corrosive CO₂ environment, this can maximize pipe lifetimes and provide reassurances about the long-term safety of the wells.

We’ve a 70-year heritage of tubular running services for all applications globally. In this project, we’re using technologies proven in oil and gas sector to unlock a major CCS opportunity. It’s an example of how we’re advancing sustainable practices in the offshore energy sector.