Baker Hughes

– Baker Hughes has introduced the next generation of its Reservoir Characterization eXplorer™ (RCX™) and In-situ Fluids eXplorer™ (IFX™) formation testing services. Used jointly, these services accurately characterize fluid properties in real time—eliminating the need for extensive and time-consuming analyses. Combined with other formation evaluation techniques, they provide critical information …

Baker Hughes (NYSE:BHI) has commercialized its MaxCOR™ sidewall coring service, a large-diameter rotary sidewall coring tool that recovers 1.5-inch (3.8-centimeter) diameter cores in extreme environments, including high-pressure and high-temperature formations. The MaxCOR sidewall coring service acquires core with more than three times the volume in about the same amount of …

Project awarded to Baker Hughes based on unconventional hydrocarbon capabilities and performance Baker Hughes (NYSE: BHI) announced it has completed its first unconventional hydrocarbon shale hydraulic fracturing and stimulation project in Argentina for YPF in the Neuquén basin. The multistage fracturing operation was performed using over 12,000 hydraulic horsepower and …

The X-Treme Clean XP system reduces operational risks in high-cost environments Baker Hughes has introduced a wellbore clean-up and displacement system designed to improve efficiency and reduce operational risks in high-cost environments such as deepwater applications; horizontal, extended-reach, and deviated wells; deep wells; and wells with high dogleg severity. The …

FaultRisk software reduces uncertainty, risk of hydrocarbon predictions Baker Hughes announced today that it will integrate FaultSeal’s FaultRisk™ software into its portfolio of reservoir consulting services. The Baker Hughes reservoir consulting group has worked with FaultRisk software developer FaultSeal for two years. In producing regions where its use has been …

JewelSuite 2011 program enhances collaboration, workflows and processing Baker Hughes has introduced the next generation of its JewelSuite™ reservoir modeling software. JewelSuite 2011 is an integrated reservoir modeling tool that uses patented 3D gridding technology to build accurate reservoir models for fields with complex geology. The JewelSuite platform also provides …

New pump design, variable speed drive software, and power monitoring capabilities optimize production and well economics Baker Hughes  announced today three technology innovations designed to enhance the operating range and reliability of electrical submersible pumping (ESP) systems and to reduce operating expenses associated with ESPs. A new pump design, a …

1. Geophysical & Geological (G&G) software technology is designed to aid oil and gas companies to maximise their understanding of subsurface and improve their decision making – what is the uptake of this technology in Russia at present? Baker Hughes: In my opinion G&G software is gaining acceptance in most …

Technology advancement enhances completion performance for Whiting Petroleum Baker Hughes (NYSE: BHI) announced today it has successfully installed a 40-stage openhole completion system in the Williston Basin for Whiting Petroleum Corporation. This achievement marks the most number of stages ever performed in a single lateral frac sleeve / packer completion …

System reliably controls sand with “smart” shape memory polymer that conforms to borehole Baker Hughes (NYSE: BHI) announced today the commercial launch of its GeoForm™ conformable sand management system with shape memory polymer (SMP) technology. A completely new approach to sand control, the GeoForm system reliably conforms to the borehole …