Wellcem Lab and R&D
One of our most vital departments is the laboratory and the staff managing the development of ThermaSet® technology.
The Wellcem technical research and development team is comprised of a technician holding a master’s in chemistry and two PhD polymer chemists. They test and develop suitable designs for various downhole applications. The Wellcem technical and operational team further collaborate and engage in custom testing to meet the client’s need for a comprehensive solution that addresses the unique criteria for each well.
Testing adheres to industry best practices to simulate downhole conditions and utilizes to a large degree standard oilfield testing equipment. Analysis includes among others an evaluation of rheology and chemical reactivity of the liquid polymer as well as mechanical properties of cured ThermaSet®.
A key pillar
Continued advancement of the technology expands on the already large knowledge base of the Wellcem team to help push the limits of the chemical and physical capabilities of ThermaSet® products.
The team is constantly developing new ways to enhance the properties and help broaden the scope of ThermaSet® applications. To do so, Wellcem manages numerous projects that are internally sourced, and also externally collaborates with reputable research institutions and consortiums. A number of these studies have been published and are documented in industry specific papers.
External projects to date
Polymer resins for remediation of leakages in CO2 wells (CLIMIT) in collaboration with the Norwegian Research Council.
Materials for Well Integrity – in association with the University of Stavanger (Partners: Equinor, AkerBP, Altiss, Halliburton, Wellcem).
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