Revolutionary automated laser welding for casing pipes

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Laser Tong
Save 70% at thread expences

Eliminate threaded couplings

Cut well construction costs by 20%

Reduce CO₂ emissions
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170+ casing welding jobs done since 2021

170+ successful field welds since 2021

MENA region pilot program launching 2025

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Why laser-welded casing transforms well construction

1. UNMATCHED COST SAVINGS
70% reduction in threading expenses
20% lower total well costs through slim-hole design

2. SUPERIOR ENGINEERING PERFORMANCE
3X higher torque vs threaded pipes
Bidirectional rotation capability (left & right)

3. ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP
102 tons CO₂ reduction per well
Smaller environmental footprint through material efficiency

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Laser Casing Welding
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Technology specifications
Fully Automated Orbital Welding System

Real-time weld monitoring & N₂ purged safety system

Rapid tool change: switch between welding/cutting in 30 mins

Mandatory ultrasonic inspection for every weld

Complete digital records of all welds
Welded vs threaded casing
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    WELDED
    Lower well construction costs - slim hole opportunities

    High maximum torque available for casing rotation

    Enhanced cement jobs with casing rotation

    High strength and better casing integrity
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    THREADED
    Higher well construction cost

    Larger well diameter & volume drilling fluid & cement

    Less torque for casing rotation

    Poor cement jobs without casing rotation

    Weaker casing strengthless casing integrity
Field-Proven Run-In-Hole Speed:
5 hours to run 4½" casing to 3,000 ft depth

Frictionless RIH with coupling-free design
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Laboratory tests
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    TORQUE TEST
    114 x 6.5 mm pipe
    23.4 kNm Force
    No weld damage
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    TENSILE STRESS TEST
    No weld damage
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    BENDING STRESS TEST
    No cracks at weld joings
114x6.3mm
(41/2") casing
Welded joint
Threaded joint
Casing Type
low cost A 516-55 Steel
high cost N80 Steel
Maximum Torque
35 kNm / 25.8 ft-lbs
13 kNm / 9600 ft-lbs
Burst Pressure
775 bar / 11200 psi
623 bar / 9000 psi
Tensile load capacity of
casing string, kN
>1600
1360