Case Study

BLACK GOLD™ and BIG EASY® frac plugs perform successfully in harsh environment

In Brief

Providing a reliable zonal isolation solution for extended reach laterals

Customer Challenges

A customer in South Texas needed a reliable zonal isolation solution for extended reach laterals.

Expro Excellence

  • 23 BLACK GOLD™ Dissolvable frac plugs allowed for high run speeds and 100% reliable anchoring capability where other plugs have failed
  • 42 BIG EASY® Frac Plug enabled run in speeds of over 650 ft/min

Value to Client

  • 100% anchoring of BLACK GOLD™ and BIG EASY® plugs ensured successful zonal isolation
  • Running speeds up to 650 ft/min, with no presets, decreased time between frac stages
  • Our BIG EASY® and BLACK GOLD™ Frac Plugs proved reliable in a harsh environment, eliminating misruns
  • The BLACK GOLD™ metal to metal seal provided complete and consistent dissolvability to eliminate flow back issues
  • Fully composite design and reduced elastomer length of the BIG EASY® Frac Plug made for easier debris management during drill out operations

Contact

For further information, please contact wellconstruction@expro.com.